In attendance were John Dubinsky, President, presiding; Alison Ferring, Jacque Land, Nina North-Murphy, Keith Savage, and Vince Volpe.
Also present were Executive Director Waller McGuire and staff members Barry Berry, Gerald Brooks, Patty Carleton, Cathy Heimberger, William Jackson, Lori Lakebrink, Kathy Leitle, Brenda McDonald, Sarah Parker, Michelle Toohey, Ed Witkowski, and Lisa Wolfe; Lisa Stump, Lashly & Baer; Liz Reeves, Library Foundation.
Mr. Dubinsky called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
Minutes:
Mr. Savage's motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2016 Board meeting, seconded by Ms. North-Murphy, was approved.
President's Report:
Mr. Dubinsky stated that there would be an Executive Session after the end of the regular meeting.
In response to a question from Mr. Savage, Mr. McGuire stated that at the March meeting, he would present an updated strategic planning document.
Fiscal Affairs Committee Report:
Mr. Dubinsky presented the committee report, stating that Brown Smith Wallace was making progress with the Business Office changes, gave an update on the current information concerning the possible sale of the North Building to Confluence Academy, and that Mr. Jackson have reviewed the finance report with the committee.
Executive Director's Report;
Mr. McGuire reported that the fines amnesty program from December 21 - 31, 2015 had resulted in $30,000 worth of materials being returned.
He presented copies of print pieces for Black History Month and for the "Photography: Through the Lens of St. Louis" Exhibit.
He invited Board Members to a press conference on February 4, 2016 at the Julia Davis Branch to introduce the African American Communities database that is now available at St. Louis Public Library locations.
Mr. Berry presented the HR Report and stated that Managers were currently working on performance appraisals for employees.
Mr. Jackson presented the Finance Report.
Ms. Reeves presented the Foundation Report stating the third party promotions from 2015 had been successful including the one with Pi Pizzeria. She also mentioned receptions planned for February 21 for the Black History Month keynote speaker Sonia Sanchez and March 14 for the Culinary Month speaker Chris Kimball. A celebration event for the closing of the capital campaign is scheduled for April 3, 2016.
Patty Carleton distributed copies of the next "Read It Forward" title, When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds, to board members.
Unfinished Business:
Mr. McGuire stated that the Foundation Executive Committee voted to approve the changes to the Foundation structure. The board packets contained three letters from Mr. McGuire pertaining to the changes as well as a resolution.
Ms. Ferring's motion to approve "A Resolution to the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement; and Approving the actions of Certain Officers of the Library," seconded by Mr. Savage, was approved.
Mr. McGuire presented a resolution concerning the installation of the sculpture "Butterflies (Mariposas)" by Manolo Valdes at Central by the Gateway Foundation.
Ms. North-Murphy's motion to approve "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving a Sculpture Loan Agreement with Gateway Foundation; and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library," seconded by Mr. Land, was approved.
Mr. McGuire stated that an installation date has not yet been determined.
Mr. Volpe's motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Savage, was approved by a unanimous vote. The regular Board Meeting ended at 6:20p.m.
At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Public Library on February 1, 2016 the following actions were taken:
| Mr. Savage moved: | that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of January 11, 2016. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Ms. Ferring moved: | that the Board approve ""A Resolution to the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Municipal Library District Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement; and Approving the actions of Certain Officers of the Library." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Ms. North-Murphy 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 Sculpture Loan Agreement with Gateway Foundation; and Approving the Actions of Certain Officers of the Library." MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Volpe.) |
| Mr. Volpe moved: | that the Board go into Executive Session. MOTION APPROVED (In favor Mr. Dubinsky, Ms. Ferring, Mr. Land, Ms. North-Murphy, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Volpe.) |
