In attendance were John Dubinsky, President, presiding; Nina North-Murphy, Keith Savage, Thomas F. Schlafly, David Sweeney, and Vince Volpe.
Also present were Executive Director Waller McGuire and staff members Patty Carleton, Tiffany Davis, Diane Freiermuth, Cathy Heimberger, William Jackson, Lori Lakebrink, Kathy Leitle, Brenda McDonald, Scott Morris, Jen Ohzourk, Sarah Parker, Justin Struttmann, and Lisa Wolfe.
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Mr. Dubinsky.
Communications:
Mr. McGuire stated that the Board packet contained a memorandum from Lashly & Baer that reviewed the status of various legal actions involving the New Life Evangelistic Center. He also mentioned a communication from the Director of Technology of the Brentwood School System praising the Library’s response to the ransomware attack.
President’s Report:
Mr. Dubinsky stated that he gave Library Administration A++’s for leadership and crisis management in the handling of the ransomware attack.
Minutes:
Mr. Savage’s motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017 Board meeting, seconded by Mr. Schlafly, was approved.
Executive Director’s Report:
• Mr. McGuire invited Board Members to the Black History Month featured speaker event presenting Larry Wilmore on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
• The NHL Fan Arena Tour, held on Olive Street in front of Central Library February 3 – 5, brought large numbers of visitors into the building to see the Blues exhibit.
• Cathy Heimberger (Marketing) and Rebecca Wagner (Foundation) met with the Cardinals to present new options of ways the Library and their organization can work together.
• The “Shakespeare in the Streets” organization will hold its final performance for the 2017 season on Olive Street in from of Central Library in September. The Library is working with the group on an exhibit to enhance the experience.
• The sculpture is ready to be installed and Mr. McGuire will be meeting very soon with the installers to get the project started.
• Mr. McGuire gave an update on the progress of the Library’s recovery from the ransomware attack, stating that patron services were being restored first, and then staff and administrative functions would follow. He stated that further backup and protection procedures will be put in place to avoid future attacks.
• Mr. Jackson presented the Financial Report.
• Mr. McGuire presented the HR Report and the Foundation Report.
• Mr. McGuire reported that the negotiations of the condominium agreement terms with Confluence Academy were ongoing.
New Business:
A draft of a “Social Media Policy” was distributed for Board Members to review. It will voted on at the March Board Meeting.
Mr. Sweeney’s motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Savage, was approved.
The meeting ended at 6:21 p.m.
At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Pubic Library on February 6, 2017, the following actions were taken:
| Mr. Savage moved | that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of January 9, 2017. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Sweeney moved | that the meeting adjourn. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, Mr. Schlafly, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. Volpe.) |
