ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

MEETING OF THE BOARD

LEWIS & CLARK BRANCH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

3:30 PM

The monthly meeting of the Board of the St. Louis County Library District was held at the Lewis & Clark Branch, 9909 Lewis & Clark Blvd., on Monday, September 18 at 3:30 p.m.  The agenda had been posted in all branches of the Library District at least 24 hours before the meeting.

ATTENDANCE:

            Library Board Members:

                        Richard J. Bagy, Jr., President

                        Bettie Gershman, Vice President

                        Ken Stricker, Treasurer

Jean Weinstock, Secretary

                        Chingling Tai, Member

            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; Jill Pifer, Manager, Lewis & Clark Branch, Emily Althoff, Supervisor, Lewis and Clark Branch; Tom Curran, St. Louis County Government and Sandra Williams, Executive Assistant.

The MINUTES, dated Monday, August 21, 2006, were approved by general consent.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurer’s Report dated August 31, 2006, was received by the Board, subject to audit. An estate payment of $78,594 has been received from Charter.  The HQ Parking lot project should be completed this week.

INTERIM DIRECTORS’ REPORT:

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE – Kristen Sorth reported that it was time to select a staff member to fill the 4-year term opening on the grievance committee.  The Board approved the selection of Gerry Huth from the Daniel Boone Branch (Stricker/Tai).

STATE AUDITOR –  The State Auditor has certified the Board approval 2006 tax rate of 15¢.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NONE

NEW BUSINESS

NEW DIRECTOR – The Board discussed the planning of a welcoming reception for the new director, Charles Pace.  Discussion ensued.  Staff will prepare a detailed report with recommendations for the October meeting.

BUILDING REPAIR – The Board approved the quote of CI Flooring for $11,250 to replace the carpet in the business office (Stricker/Weinstock).

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 3:58 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Jean Weinstock                                                                                    Date

Secretary