CITY OF NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 13, 2016 ATTENDANCE: Library Staff: Alex Knopp, Chairman; Tom Cullen, Ralph Bloom, Patsy Brescia, Taber Hamilton, Mary Mann, Stanley Siegel, Susan Wallerstein, Christine Bradley, Director; Sherelle Harris. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Knopp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted that members were in attendance as listed above and there was a quorum present. Public Comments Ms. Susan Russo was in attendance and referred to e-mails in the agenda packet as follows: Page 1 of 11
There was discussion and Mr. Knopp suggested that the order of the agenda be moved to address this item. The following revised code was presented and there was discussion on modifications to reflect suspensions of patrons due to threatening behavior, and the need to adopt this policy. It was agreed to make and highlight the changes and to bring the revised code of conduct for final approval and adoption at the next meeting. Page 2 of 11
** MR. CULLEN MOVED TO TABLE APPROVAL OF THE LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. ** MS. WALLERSTEIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ** MOTION TO TABLE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of September 8, 2016 Mr. Knopp referred to the corrected draft of the minutes in the agenda packet ** MS. WALLERSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 AS AMENDED WITH EDITS AS SUBMITTED. ** MR. CULLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. ** MOTION PASSED WITH SIX VOTES IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED AND TWO ABSTENTIONS (BRESCIA, HAMILTON). PRESIDENT S REPORT Mr. Knopp noted that his report from the Ad-Hoc Committee is deferred to the Executive Session. Update on Visits to Area Libraries. Mr. Knopp reported that they have gathered information on operations and facilities expansion, and this information is being compiled and will be put together as part of a report from the Committee. Review of capital projects status report. Mr. Knopp referred to the status report on the property and facilities. (Attached addendum) Literacy Volunteers Committee Report Ms. Wallerstein distributed e-mails (below and next page) and fielded questions and comments. Page 3 of 11
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Mr. Knopp agreed to sign a fund-raising appeal letter for LV. Mr. Knopp thanked Ms. Wallerstein and Ms. Harris for their efforts in support of this program. Treasurer s Report Due to the absence of Ms. Williams the report was deferred until the next meeting. Library Administration Report Page 5 of 11
ACTION ITEMS The following Library Director s report was presented The Director presented the Revised Library Circulation Policy as follows: Page 6 of 11
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Treasurer s Report Due to the absence of Ms. Williams the report was deferred until the next meeting. Action Items: Mr. Knopp moved to table consideration of the revised Circulation Policy until it could be presented in a format showing the additions and deletions compared to the current policy. He added that he would recommend that policy revisions should be reviewed at one meeting and not be adopted until the following meeting. Approval of Holiday Closings There was discussion on the draft schedule as submitted by for review. ** MS. BRESCIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE SCHEDULE OF HOLIDAY CLOSINGS AS SUBMITTED ** MR. HAMILTON SECONDED THE MOTION. ** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Discussion of Hotspots services from Verizon or Sprint Ms. Bradley referred to other Library practices, multiple providers, the City s guideline and procedures along with the Norwalk Public Schools Technology guidelines. It was noted that more information will be forthcoming and on-going. Operating - Capital Project/ Budget Forecast F- 2017-18 Ms. Bradley referred to the list of capital project and budget forecast for 2017-18. She noted that it was just a heads up on the planning process ahead, and noted that issues include part-timers compensation. It was noted that next month s meeting will include a proposed recommendation. Update on Innovation Place Ms. Bradley referred to the supporting documents and gave an update for information. Library Director s Report continued Page 8 of 11
Executive Session re: Zoning Appeal Litigation ** MR. SIEGEL MOVED TO ENTER INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF THE ZONING APPEAL LITIGATION. ** MS. WALLERSTEIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting entered into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. with the Board members in attendance as listed on page 1. The meeting was reconvened into public session at 9:00 p.m. There were no votes or actions taken. New Business - None Page 9 of 11
Old Business - None There was no further business. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. SIEGEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ** MR. CULLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. ** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, M. Knox Telesco Secretarial Services Page 10 of 11
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