The monthly meeting of the Board of the St. Louis County Library District was held at the Mahlon P. Wallace Headquarters Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO on Monday, December 18, 2006 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 Memebers
Richard J. Bagy, Jr., President
Bettie Gershman, Vice President
Ken Stricker, Treasurer
Jean Weinstock, Secretary
Chingling Tai was unable to attend.Others Attending
Charles Pace, Director; Gary Holdefer, Associate Director and Comptroller; George Durnell, Assistant Director; Darold Crotzer, Crotzer, Ford & Ormsby Counsel; Kristen Sorth, Manager Human Resources; Barbara Brain, Senior Manager of Public Service; Jim Bogart, Development Manager; Tom Curran, St. Louis County Government; Marie Conlin, Library Planner; David Baker, fundraising consultant; Dorothy Lockhard, telecommunications consultant; and Sandra Williams, Executive Assistant.
The Minutes, dated Monday, November 20, 2006, were approved by general consent.
The Treasurer’s Report dated November 30, 2006, was reviewed by the Board. Gary Holdefer reported that the 2006 cash budget will have an excess. He also reported that the specifications for the car approved at the November meeting were for a 2007 model, but the low bidder quoted a 2006 model. The car was purchased from the next lowest bidder for an additional $83. The Treasurer’s report was approved subject to audit (Stricker/Gershman).
MPLD - Mr. Pace reported that he attended the Missouri Public Library Directors’ meeting in the Ozarks. He volunteered to host the meeting here at SLCL in 2008.
Resolution - Mr. Pace asked the Board to sign a resolution to honor Scott Huegerich and colleagues of Civil Pictures for donating 10 DVD’s of the documentary “The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America.” The DVD’s were donated in memory of former SLCL staff member Peggy Huegerich. The Board approved the resolution (Weinstock/Stricker).
By-Laws - The Board approved the amended By-Laws for the St. Louis County Library Board (Gershman/Stricker).
New Telephone System - Dorothy Lockhard, a telecommunications consultant gave a presentation on the bids for new systems. Discussion ensued. The Board requested additional information on the comparisons of hosted and non-hosted systems. No action was taken.
Volunteer Policy - Barbara Brain presented an expanded policy concerning volunteers for the Library District. The Board approved the volunteer policy changes (Stricker/Gershman).
Foundation - The Board approved the nomination of Charles Pace to the Foundation Board and the slate of new officers for 2007. They include Kathy Higgins, President; Harry Morley, Vice-President; Gary Holdefer, Treasurer; and Ridley Pearson, Secretary.
David Baker, a fundraising specialist, made a presentation to the Board concerning possible fundraising opportunities that the Library District and Foundation could initiate.
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. Weinstock seconded. All approved by individual voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jean Weinstock
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Secretary