In attendance were John Dubinsky, President, presiding; Jacque Land, Nina North-Murphy, Janet Rainford, Keith Savage, Thomas Schlafly, David Sweeney, and Vince Volpe.
Also present were Executive Director Waller McGuire and staff members Tiffany Davis, Carrie Dietz, Diane Freiermuth, Cathy Heimberger, William Jackson, Lori Lakebrink, Kathy Leitle, Brenda McDonald, Justin Struttmann, and Jen Wiese; Liz Reeves, Library Foundation; and John Fox Arnold and Rhonda O'Brien, Lashly & Baer.
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mr. Dubinsky.
Minutes:
Mr. Schlafly's motion to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2017 Board meeting, seconded by Mr. Sweeney, was approved.
Communications:
Mr. McGuire stated that he had received a communication from Central Library Architect George Nikolajevich announcing his retirement.
President's Report:
Mr. Dubinsky announced that there were two items for Executive Session.
Executive Director's Report:
- McGuire reminded Board Members to register for tickets to the Rev. Jesse Jackson presentations if they plan to attend.
- Hotspots have been circulating and so far, there has been a 100% return rate. Ten extra units have been purchased.
- The Library lost internet connectivity the evening of January 25 and service was out until the end of the day on January 26. This affected the internet, wireless, and phones at all locations except for the Administrative Offices. Technology was able to use the ten extra Hotspots recently purchased to establish some circulation functions at ten locations. The outage was caused by a contractor who cut through a major supply line.
- The exhibit "STL Symphony: 50 Years at Powell Hall" is up at Central Library and getting very good reactions and media coverage. One of the Library staff who was looking through papers for the exhibit at Powell Hall may have helped discover an original Mozart score.
- The Career Online High School (COHS) program continues its success. One student is close to receiving a diploma. Mr. McGuire has authorized the purchase of a second set of scholarships.
- A veteran who attended one of the Veterans' Writing Workshops has been published. The first Legos team formed by the Library did well in their first competition. All the other teams were school-sponsored.
At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Public Library on February 5, 2018, the following actions were taken:
| Mr. Schlafly moved |
that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of December 4, 2017. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Ms. Rainford, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Sweeney 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 Revision to Its Library Technology Acceptable Use Policy; and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Ms. Rainford, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Savage moved | that the Board go into Executive Session. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Ms. Rainford, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. Volpe.) |
- Buder's Annual Countdown to Noon program for Senior Citizens had 130 people enjoying a celebration to end 2017.
- The December Playdate Theater packed the auditorium at Central with 248 people.
- A screening of the "My Card My Way" commercials was held in Central's auditorium. These spots will run from the end of February thru August on Channels 2, 3, 4, and 9,
- Liz Reeves presented the Foundation Report, highlighting two large donations, upcoming Friends receptions, and the upcoming Rory Kennedy visit in May.
- Justin Struttmann and Jen Wiese introduced the new HR report, asking for comments. The planned compensation study will be conducted in the next two months and ready by the beginning of April.
- William Jackson presented the Finance Report.
Committee Reports:
Mr. Volpe presented the Fiscal Affairs report, giving a status report on the audit and reporting a change to the Library's agreement with Urban Eats.
Unfinished Business:
Mr. Sweeney's motion, seconded by Mr. Savage, to approve A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving a Revision to Its Library Technology Acceptable Use Policy, and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library, was approved.
Mr. Savage's motion to go into Executive Session was approved by a unanimous vote at 6:30 p.m.
