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Board Meeting Minutes
OCPL Board of Trustees’ Meeting
April 13, 2011
Onondaga County Public Library
Central Library, Board Room
4:00 p.m.
ATTENDING
R. Manning; V. Biesiada; B.Morgan-Baker; T. Dodge; A. Lombardi; M. Rayo
ABSENT
K. Alford; D. Stack; J. Suddaby; J. Kianka
ALSO PRESENT
E. Dailey; G. Cox; D. Milcarek; K. Park; J. Kalkbrenner; D. Lewis; S. Carmer; K. Osmond; R. Dunsmore; J. Armour Polly
WELCOME
Ms. Biesiada called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following topics
- Plan of Service (POS): Ms. Dailey explained the process of the POS and updated the Board on where we are in the process and the deadline for its completion.
- Staff Development Day (SDD): Ms. Dailey announced this year’s SDD is on Friday, May 6th at the Central Library. This year’s theme will be “Demonstrating Our Value”. The Board is welcome to attend.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will spell out more specifications than the POS and it will be worked on until it is completed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Manning moved the minutes of the March 9, 2011 Board meeting. Ms. Lombardi seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Discussion Items
1) 1st Quarter Forecast– Ms. Carmer reviewed her forecast handout.
2) Impact of NYS Budget/System Services: Ms. Lewis explained the reduction in grant and state funding and the impact they both have on OCPL and system services.
3) 1st Consideration: Staff Computer and Work Product Policy:
Ms. Dailey reviewed the updates within the policy. Ms. Lombardi motioned and Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously to move this as a resolution at the May Board meeting.
OCSLD
Ms. Polly thanked everyone for the 2010 state aid check, which arrived during National Library Week. Ms. Polly is a member of the MOU committee and mentioned that member libraries are interested in making progress on the MOU between suburban libraries and the System.
FOUNDATION
They had an informational meeting, where Ms. Dailey presented OCPL’s space reorganization plan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Report
Ms. Lombardi mentioned the Finance committee will be setting up a meeting with Alliance Bank to review their quarterly report.
Government Relations
Mr. Manning reviewed the Committee’s recent and upcoming events.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Biesiada informed the Board that Richard Engel’s name will be presented to the Legislature for approval on May 3rd.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Dodge moved to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Manning seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Manning motioned to close executive session and Mr. Dodge seconded, motion carried unanimously. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Dodge moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Biesiada adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide
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