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Board Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2010
Salina Free Library
4:00 p.m.
ATTENDING
K. Alford; R. Manning; S. Jones; B. Morgan-Baker; J. Suddab;V. Biesiaday
ABSENT
H. J. Hubert; R McMahon;
J. Kianka;D. Stack; A. Lombardi
ALSO PRESENT
E. Dailey; J. Kalkbrenner; G. Cox; K. Osmond; S. Carmer; K. Park; R. Dunsmore; E. Esgro; E. Loftus; M. Smith; K. Whitney; J. Chubon; B. Giardina; D. Milcarek
WELCOME
Ms. Suddaby called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
PRESENTATION
Ms. Chubon gave a presentation on the background history of the Salina Free Library. She also spoke about the communities they serve and reported on the library’s statistics.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following topics:
- ALA: Ms. Dailey noted that she will be attending the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. at the end of June and will be participating in a national advocacy day.
- Inside OCPL: Ms. Dailey recommended looking at the article in June’s newsletter regarding the collaboration with the Literacy Coalition.
- Plan of Service: Ms. Dailey will be looking for Board participation on a focus group for the Plan of Service in the fall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Alford moved the minutes of the May 19, 2010 Board meeting. Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Action Items
Resolution: 10-17 Ms. Morgan-Baker moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees authorizes transfer of funds of $2,000 from the Smith Hawley Fund to the Executive Director’s Community Relations Account.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
- 2011 Budget Update: Ms. Dailey reported that the instructions were given out and the budget process has begun. The submittal deadline is July 8th.
- Introduction of Strategic Plans for the Central, Betts and Petit Libraries: Ms. Milcarek and Ms. Whitney reviewed Central’s strategic plan process and their priorities. Ms. Loftus reviewed the strategic plans for Betts and Petit libraries.
OCSL
Ms. Chubon commented on the System Retreat and how the three workshops that were presented were very valuable.
FOCL
Ms. Dailey reported that FOCL is working on their sponsorships for the upcoming season. Mr. Manning commented on how nice the Emily Dickinson lecture and entertainment was at the Palace Theatre.
FOUNDATION
Mr. Kianka mentioned the Foundation met in April to review their direction and purpose. They are looking for more annual funding support from businesses as well as business support for a particular project or function.
Mr. Kianka reported that Ms. Lombardi helped solicit $2,500 from a company to help support the Foundation’s summer literacy project.
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 new Trustees Handbook that was given out at the meeting and commented on the System Retreat.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Biesiada moved to adjourn.
Ms. Suddaby adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide
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