In attendance were Jacque Land, President, presiding; Zack Boyers, John Dubinsky, Alison Ferring, Nina North-Murphy, Keith Savage, Thomas F. Schlafly, and Vince Volpe.
Also present were Executive Director Waller McGuire and staff members Barry Berry, Gerald Brooks, Patty Carleton, Diane Freiermuth, William Jackson, and Kathy Leitle; Rick Simoncelli, Library Foundation; Kristen Sorth, St. Louis County LIbrary; and John Fox Arnold, Lashly & Baer.
Mr. Land called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes:
Mr. Dubinsky's motion to approve the minutes of August 4, 2014 Board meeting, seconded by Mr. Savage, was approved.
Communications:
Mr. McGuire introduced Kristen Sorth, the Director of the St. Louis County Library. Mr. McGuire invited Ms. Sorth to attend the meeting. Mr. McGuire discussed a letter and Sunshine Law requests from a patron. The issues involved have been resolved.
Mr. McGuire noted that the Library has a table at the 100 Black Men event on October 4, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency and invited Library Board members to attend.
Committee Reports:
Mr. Dubinsky, chair of the Fiscal Affairs Committee, gave a report on the meeting held September 22, 2014. The committee considered two items at the Fiscal Affairs meeting; the 2015 Budget and a Resolution about Letters of Credit and U.S. Bank. Mr. Dubinsky gave an overview of the budget, stating that revenue is basically the same as last year. The proposed budget would include using $700,000 from reserves for capital projects.
Fiscal Affair Committee chair Mr. Dubinsky recommended approving both the 2015 Budget and the U.S. Bank resolution.
Mr. Savage's motion to approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving the Utilization of Federal Home Loan Bank Letters of Credit as Collateral for the LIbrary's Deposits at U.S. Bank, NA, and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library," seconded by Mr. Schlafly, was approved. Mr. Boyers abstained.
Mr. Boyers' motion to approve the 2015 Budget, seconded by Mr. Savage, was approved.
Executive Director's Report:
Mr. McGuire noted that the July report was filled with examples of the numerous and varied programs offered by the Library.
Mr. Berry presented the HR Report.
Mr. Jackson presented the Finance Report.
Mr. Simoncelli presented the Foundation Report, stating that the invitations to the November Gala would go out in early October.
Nominating Committee Report:
Mr. Schlafly, a member of the Nominating Committee, presented a slate of Library Board Officers for the next year. The slate includes John Dubinsky for Board President and Nina North Murphy for Vice-President. The election will be held at the October Library Board Meeting.
New Business:
Mr. Schlafly's motion to approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing Lease Renewal for Central Library Lease; and Related Matters," seconded by Ms. Ferring, was approved.
Mr. Schlafly's motion to approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing Staff and Financial Support to the Foundation; and Authorizing the Actions of Certain Officers," seconded by Mr. Boyers, was approved.
Mr. McGuire distributed a copt of a proposed "St. Louis Public Library Domestic Partner Benefit Policy" for the Board members to consider. A vote on the policy will take place at a later meeting.
Mr. Savage's motion to approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving a Sublease Agreement with McPherson Master Tenant, LLC of a Portion of the Property Located at 6188 McPherson Avenue (Also Known as 350-356 North Skinker Boulevard) for Use as the Charing Cross Branch and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library, " Seconded by Ms. Ferring, was approved.
Mr. McGuire presented to each of the Library Board Members, on behalf of the St. Louis Public Library, a framed architectural photo of Central Library is appreciation of the work Board Members did to see that the Central Library project was a success. He also noted that he would be presenting framed reproductions of an early plat map of the City of St. Louis to Steven Stogel and Chick Eveker from the CLR Group for their help with the project.
Mr. Schlafly's motion, seconded by Mr. Savage, to adjourn the meeting was approved. The meeting ended at 6:54 p.m.
At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Public Library on September 23, 2014, the following actions were taken.
| Mr. Dubinsky moved: | that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 2014. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, 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 Authorizing and Approving the Utilization of Federal Home Loan Bank Letters of Credit as Collateral for the Library's Deposits at U.S. Bank, NA and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Boyers moved: | that the Board approve the 2015 Budget. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Schlafly moved: | that the Board approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing Lease Renewal for Central Library Lease; and Related Matters." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Schlafly moved: | that the Board approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing Lease Extension for Old Post Office Building; and Related Matters." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Schlafly moved: | that the Board approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing Staff and Financial Support to the Foundation; and Authorizing the Actions of Certain Officers." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, 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 Authorizing and Approving a Sublease Agreement with McPherson Master Tenant, LLC of a Portion of the Property Located at 6188 McPherson Avenue (Also Known as 350-356 North Skinker Boulevard) for Use as the Charing Cross Branch; and Approving the actions of Certain Officers of the Library." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Savage moved: | that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Boyers, Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, and Mr. Volpe.) |
