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Board Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2010
Central Library, Board Room
4:00 p.m.
ATTENDING
K. Alford; R. Manning; J. Suddaby;V. Biesiada; D. Stack; J. Kianka; A. Lombardi
ABSENT
H. J. Hubert; R McMahon;
S. Jones; B. Morgan-Baker;
ALSO PRESENT
E. Dailey;E. Loftus; G. Cox; K. Osmond; S. Carmer; J. Park; R. Dunsmore; K. Park; J. Kalkbrenner; K. Whitney; D. Lewis; E. Esgro
WELCOME
Ms. Suddaby called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following topics:
- Central Library’s Space Consultant Visit: Ms. Dailey informed the Board that Alex Cohen will be in town on July 26 and 27. She explained the agenda and what they plan to accomplish during this visit.
- Branch Construction - C & S: Ms. Dailey reported on the meeting they had with C & S project managers. They have scheduled meetings for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Board members are welcome to attend. C & S will be attending the September Board meeting.
- 2009 Annual Report: Ms. Dailey mentioned that it is mostly a web based publication.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Manning moved the minutes of the July 14, 2010 Board meeting. Ms. Lombardi seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Lombardi moved to go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue. Ms. Biesiada seconded, motion carried unanimously.
No action was taken. Ms. Biesiada motioned to adjourn executive session and reconvene in open session. Mr. Kianka seconded, motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Action Items
Resolution: 10-18 Ms. Carmer gave an overview of the 2011 draft budget.
Mr. Manning moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves advancing the 2011draft budget as stated in concept to the County.
Ms. Biesiada seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution: 10-19 Ms. Stack moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the submission of the 2011 budget proposal for the state Basic Aid, CBA/CLDA, Coordinated Outreach and Jail Aid.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Branch Strategic Plans: Ms. Loftus reviewed Mundy Branch’s strategic plan. Ms. Park mentioned the overriding theme was Community. Mundy has always been part of the community. Besides churches and schools they are the the center of the community.
- Early Retirement: Ms. Dailey and Ms. Park gave an update on the early retirement incentive. The County’s purpose is to reduce the roster, but also allow room for advancement and enrichment of the current staff as departments get reorganized.
FOCL
Ms. Headd reported that FOCL is working on their ads and sponsorships for the upcoming season.
FOUNDATION
Mr. Kianka reported that the Foundation is in the process of adjusting their main focus and the types of functions they are planning to support.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ms. Stack reported that Peg Elliott of the Central Library presented library resources for identifying grants. The Advisory Council has developed a system of how they will be selecting potential OCPL Board members for the County Executive’s consideration. Members of the Advisory Council also reported on their libraries’ various activities.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Government Relations
Mr. Manning reviewed his handout on the key events within the last month and the upcoming events of the Committee.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Ms. Suddaby commented on the budget meeting Ms. Dailey, Ms. Carmer and herself participated in over at the County.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Biesiada moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Suddaby adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m.
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide
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