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., on Monday, January 23 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 was not able to attend.Others 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, June 19, 2006, were approved by general consent.
The Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2006, was received by the Board, subject to audit (Stricker/Gershman). Mr. Holdefer reported that a total of $51,274 had been received from insurance payments for the January 2006 bookmobile accident.
Merit Raises - The Board approved a request to recognize long-term employees who have reached or exceeded the maximum for their grade by granting raises totaling $2,205 for 19 long-term employees (Stricker/Weinstock).
Family Court of St. Louis - The Board approved a request to grant a six month extension to the Family Court of St. Louis County that allows Victim/Offender Dialogue Sessions in Library Branches (Stricker/Gershman).
Recycling - Mrs. Weinstock requested an update on the search for a recycling company. Bill Rodgers responded that progress is being made on the new recycling system. A full report will be given at a later time.
Foundation Board - The Board reviewed the St. Louis County Library Foundation’s financial statement for the first six months of 2006. A discussion ensued. Library Counsel will pursue legalities of transferring certain funds for specific projects into the general fund.
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 4:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jean Weinstock
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Secretary