St. Louis County Library District
Meeting of the Board
Headquarters Branch
Monday, January 22, 2007
3:30 p.m.

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, January 22, 2007, 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

Charles Pace, Director; Gary Holdefer, Associate Director and Comptroller; George Durnell, Assistant Director; Cindy Ormsby, Crotzer, Ford & Ormsby Counsel; Kristen Sorth, Manager, Human Resources; Barbara Brain, Senior Manager of Public Service; Jim Bogart, Development Manager; Jake Fejedelem, Manager, ITS; Jennifer McBride, Manager, Communications; Kathy Wiese, Acquisitions/Collection Development Manager; and Sandra Williams, Executive Assistant.

The Minutes, dated Monday, December 18, 2006, were approved by general consent.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer’s Report dated - December 31, 2006, was reviewed by the Board. The report was accepted, subject to audit (Gershman/Weinstock).

Director's Report

Sachs Branch - Mr. Pace reported that documents needed to be signed concerning an easement proposal that the Library had agreed upon several years ago regarding the Sachs Branch. The Board approved signing the documents (Gershman/Tai).

Policy - Mr. Pace announced that a comprehensive policy review was in progress at the Library. He also stated that he is continuing branch visits.

Facilities - The January 13 ice storm caused some branch closures. However, there was no major damage.

Advocacy Day - Mr. Pace, George Durnell and selected staff will visit the legislators in Jefferson City on February 6 for Advocacy Day.

Paula Deen - Mr. Pace announced that celebrity chef Paula Deen would be visiting the Library and a large crowd was expected.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

Policy - Collection Development - The Board approved the Collection Development Policy that was developed by the Collection Development Committee under the direction of Kathy Wiese. A minimum of 4 copies of material will be ordered. The Library will no longer purchase audio or video cassettes but will continue to purchase compact discs and DVDs (Weinstock/Tai).

Code of Conduct for Patrons - Barbara Brain presented an expanded policy concerning the conduct of patrons on Library property. The Board approved the changes subject to attorney review (Stricker/Gershman).

Food for Fines - The Board approved the program for Food for Fines. It will be held during National Library Week, April 16-22, 2007. The program has tripled in number of participants during the past eight years. A maximum of $10 per person will be waived (Stricker/Gershman).

Banking Resolution - Charles Pace has been added to the investment resolution. The Board also approved a resolution authorizing 30 credit cards to be used by administrators and managers for Library Business only. Each card holder will be responsible for the card that bears his/her name. Strict limits on the types of purchases and amounts will be placed on each card (Weinstock/Stricker).

Investment Bids - The Board approved all the high bidders for investments (Tai/Weinstock). Mr. Stricker abstained. High bidders include Commerce Bank, Pulaski Bank and St. Louis Bank.

Automotive Bids - The Board approved the lowest bid of Auto Plaza Ford for a 2008 tow unit costing $38,033 and a 2007 small station wagon at $11,738.

Building Repair - The board approved the lowest bid of Quality Heating & AC for replacing the cooling tower at Headquarters at a cost of $80,069 (Weinstock/Tai).

Engineering Consultant - The Board approved hiring Tennill & Associates at a cost of $33,450 as engineering consultants for two HQ HVAC projects (Gershman/Stricker).

Foundation - The Board approved by general consent the early closing of the Library at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 to accommodate the anticipated large crowd for celebrity chef Paula Deen.

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 4:35 p.m.