Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2015

In attendance were John Dubinsky, President, presiding; Zack Boyers, Alison Ferring, Gabriel E Gore, Jacque Land, Nina North-Murphy, Keith Savage, Thomas F. Schlafly, and Vince Volpe.

Also present were Executive Director Waller McGuire and staff members Diane Freiermuth, Cathy Heimberger, William Jackson, Kathy Leitle, and Lisa Wolfe; John Fox Arnold, Lashly & Baer; Erin Behn, Clark Swanson, and Sandy Swanson, OrangeBoy, Inc.

Mr. Dubinsky called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Minutes: 

Mr. Gore's motion to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2015 Board meeting, seconded by Mr. Boyers, was approved.

Committee Reports: 

Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair Vince Volpe gave a report on the April 20, 2015 Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, stating that the committee recommends that the Library proceed with upgrades and repairs of the two elevators in the Confluence Academy building and of two of the three elevators in the Administrative Offices.

Mr. Volpe's motion, seconded by Mr. Savage, to proceed with the elevator upgrades and repairs, was approved.

Executive Director's Report:

Mr. Berry presented the HR Report.

Mr. Jackson presented the Finance Report.

Mr. McGuire presented a copt of a series of emails he has exchanged with Vince Schoemehl about possibilities for Lucas Park.

Mr. McGuire presented "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Further Implementing and Enforcing the Accrued Vacation Policy of the Board of Directors; and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library" for approval.

Mr. Savage's motion, seconded by Mr. Schlafly, to accept the resolution, was approved.

New Business: 

Mr. McGuire began a session on the Library's strategic planning by presenting several informational documents, including:

Fiscal Facts and Output Measures of SLPL

Staff Table of Allocated Positions

Estimated Income Level for the Next Year

Bond Payment Schedules through 2050 with and without sequestered funds

Foundation Funding

He then introduced Clark and Sandy Swanson and Erin Behn from OrangeBoy Inc. and introduced the Board Members and staff members in attendance.

Notes from the planning session have been prepared by the consultant and are attached.

Mr. Schlafly's motion, seconded by Mr. Gore, to adjourn the meeting, was approved. The meeting ended at 8:47 p.m.

 

At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Public Library on May 4, 2015, the following actions were taken:

Mr. Gore moved: that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 2015. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Gore, Mr. Land, Ms North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.)
Mr. Savage moved: that the Board approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Further Implementing and Enforcing the Accrued Vacation Policy of the Board of Directors; and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Gore, Mr. Land, Ms North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.)
Mr. Schlafly moved: that the meeting adjourn. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Gore, Mr. Land, Ms North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.)