The monthly meeting of the Board of the St. Louis County Library District was held at the Headquarters Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., on Monday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. The agenda had been posted in all branches of the Library District at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Library Board Members
Richard J. Bagy, Jr., President
Bettie Gershman, Vice President
Ken Stricker, Treasurer
Jean Weinstock, Secretary
Chingling Tai, MemberOthers Attending
Gary Holdefer, Interim Director; George Durnell, Interim Director; Darold Crotzer, Crotzer, Ford & Ormsby Counsel; Kristen Sorth, Manager, Human Resources; Barbara Brain, Senior Manager of Public Service; William Rodgers, Manager, Information Systems Technology; Jim Bogart, Manager, Development; and Sandra Williams, Executive Assistant.
The Minutes, dated Monday, July 24, 2006, were approved by general consent.
The Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2006, was received by the Board, subject to audit (Stricker/Weinstock).
Interim Director's Report:
Friends Report - Mr. Durnell reported to the Board on the Friends organization. He reported that the number of Friends members was down due to fewer challenging computer classes. Discussion ensued.
Sachs Branch - Mr. Holdefer discussed a letter to Kathy Higgins regarding the Library paying a portion of storm water detention and lake project at the Sachs Branch. A future Reading Garden at the same location was also discussed. No Board action was necessary.
None.
Board Organization - The Board approved a motion to retain all officers in positions currently held (Stricker/Weinstock).
Holiday Schedule - The Board approved closing on New Years Eve (Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006). The Holiday Schedule through July 2007 was also approved (Weinstock/Stricker).
Board Meeting Dates - The Board approved the 2007 dates for Board meetings. Mr. Holdefer was asked to check into holding meetings at the Meramec Valley and Eureka Hills branches next year.
Tax Hearing - Mr. Stricker moved that the Tax Hearing be opened at 4 p.m. Mrs. Gershman seconded. Motion passed. The Tax Hearing was opened at 4:00 p.m. Staff verified that there were no visitors or patrons in the building to attend the Hearing. Mrs. Weinstock moved that the Hearing be closed. Ms. Tai seconded. Motion passed.
Budget Revision & Tax Rate - The Board approved the budget revision and set the 2006 tax rate at $0.15 (Stricker/Gershman).
Closed Session - Mr. Stricker moved that the open meeting adjourn and the Board reconvene in closed session pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection (1), (2), (3), (9), (11), (12), (13) and (14) to discuss matters relating to legal actions, causes of action or litigation; property acquisition or sale and any personnel matters involving hiring, firing, discipline and promotion. Mrs. Gershman seconded. All approved by individual voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jean Weinstock Date
Secretary