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Board Meeting Minutes
OCPL Board of Trustees’ Meeting
November 9 , 2011
Central Library, Board Room
ATTENDING
K. Alford; R. Manning; V. Biesiada; A. Lombardi; R. Engel; J. Suddaby; D. Stack ; T. Dodge; J. Kianka
ABSENT
B.Morgan-Baker; M. Rayo
ALSO PRESENT
E. Dailey; G. Cox; D. Milcarek; D. Lewis; R. Dunsmore; A. Travis; S. Carmer; J. Kalkbrenner; K. Park; K. Osmond; S. Reckhow; P. Infantine
WELCOME
Ms. Biesiada called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following topics:
Onondaga Free Library’s New Director: Ms. Dailey reported that Susan Morgan has been appointed as the new director of Onondaga Free.
NYLA Conference: Ms. Dailey mentioned that several staff members got the opportunity to attend the many wonderful sessions that were offered and she remarked on the programs she attended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Lombardi moved the minutes of the October 12, 2011 Board meeting.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Action Items
Resolution: 11-27
Mr. Manning moved the following resolution:
Resolved,That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves an amendment to the 2012 Holiday Legal Holiday Calendar and Library closings to reflect the additional 5:00 p.m. closings for Monday, December 24th, Christmas Eve and Monday, December 31, 2012 for New Year’s Eve.
Mr. Dodge seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution: 11-28
Mr. Manning moved the following resolution:
Resolved,That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the revised OCPL Internet Policy.
Ms. Lombardi seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution: 11-29
Mr. Engel moved the following resolution:
Resolved,That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the following Central Library hours effective January 1, 2012:
Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(8:30 – 11:00 Express Hours)
Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
(8:30 – 11:00 Express Hours)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(9:00 – 11:00 Express Hours)
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
1) Draft MOU: Memorandum of Understanding Committee has been working on the MOU. The Suburban Directors have reviewed it and will be presenting it to their respective Boards for review. Ms. Dailey and Ms. McCaffrey explained the next steps in the process and some topics that may need to be addressed before the document would become finalized.
2) Central Library Reorganization Activities: Ms Dailey gave an update on the RFP for the design team. A meeting has been set-up with a consultant to meet with the administration and the Board Building Committee. Ms. Biesiada commented that the County Legislature approved the funding for this with the intent that it would not only provide more efficient space and services, but also would cut personnel costs.
OCSLD
Ms. McCaffrey gave an update on Collection HQ and new library cards with key tags.
Foundation
They are looking into having a fundraiser around the beginning December. They are looking to engage thirty or so library supporters.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
By-Laws
Ms. Stack has reviewed the by-laws and forwarded her suggestions to Ms. Dailey for her review before presenting it to the Board for approval.
Government Relations
Mr. Manning reviewed his handout on the past and upcoming events of the committee.
Reminder: CLRC Legislative Breakfast will be held at Onondaga Free on December 9th at 8:00 a.m.
Foundation
Ms. Lombardi announced that the OCPL Foundation will be hosting a fundraising event on December 8th, at 5:30-7:30 in the Browse-About. The cost is $60.00 a ticket. Joanie Mahoney is the guest of honor and will be introducing the Foundation’s “Library-To-Go” initiative. The initiative is for a literacy van, that would go throughout the County to organizations, parades, fairs, and literacy activities. They are looking for corporate connections to help sponsor this initiative.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Biesiada proposed the 2012 Slate of Officers to the board. Nominations are being accepted until the week before the December Board meeting.The County Executive has approved the reappointments of Ms. Lombardi and Mr. Manning to the OCPL Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Stack moved to adjourn the meeting
Ms. Biesiada adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide
Last updated January 12, 2012