Please be aware that all meetings of the Board of Library Trustees are open to in-person attendance by the public. Out of an abundance of care, all guests are also welcome to join this month’s board meeting online via Zoom.
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- Approval of the Minutes of the:
- PRESENTATIONS:
- The first autobiography of Frederick Douglass and related sources at Main – Dr. Heather A. Shannon, Manager of Fine Arts & Special Collections
- Ohio Public Policy & Political Update Report – Timothy J. Cosgrove, Cosgrove Jonhenry LLC; and Dr. Shenise Johnson Thomas, Chief of External Relations and Development
- COMMUNICATIONS
- FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Seifullah, Chair)
- Resolution to Accept Gifts for the Month of December (EXHIBIT 1)
- First Amendment to the Year 2023 Appropriation (EXHIBIT 2)
- Resolution to Authorize Payment of Fees to the CLEVNET Special Revenue Fund Covering the Period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (EXHIBIT 3)
- Resolution to Accept Gift from EHH Foundation (EXHIBIT 4)
- Resolution to Accept Libraries Accelerating Learning Grant from Ohio Department of Education (EXHIBIT 5)
- Resolution Authorizing Amendment to Agreement with L.A.N.D. Studio Inc. for Project Support and Consulting Services (EXHIBIT 6)
- Resolution Authorizing Payment of Insurer’s Panel Rate to Ogletree Deakins for Employment Matters (EXHIBIT 7)
- Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Cosgrove Jonhenry LLC for Agent and Lobbyist Services (EXHIBIT 8)
- Resolution Approving Early Work Authorization for Walz Branch Project (EXHIBIT 9)
- Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Annual Fire Alarm and Fire Panel Inspection and Repair Services (EXHIBIT 10)
- Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Annual Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (EXHIBIT 11)
- Fiscal Officer’s Report (REPORT A)
- Report on Investments (REPORT B)
- Report on Conference and Travel Expenditures (REPORT C)
- Report on All Vendor Expenditures (REPORT D)
- Report on Expenditures Made from the Owner’s Contingency Funds for Hough, Jefferson, West Park, Woodland, Central Distribution Facility, Lorain, Eastman, MLK Jr., Brooklyn and Rockport (REPORT E)
- Report on Expenditures Made from the Owner’s Contingency Fund for the High Density Shelving Project (REPORT F)
- Fees Paid for Legal and Consulting Services for the Period 10/01/22-12/31/22 (REPORT G)
- HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Hairston, Chair)
- Regular Employment Report (EXHIBIT 12)
- Retirement Citation Recognition (EXHIBIT 13)
- Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Ease@Work EAP, LLC for Employee Assistance Service Program (EXHIBIT 14)
- Report on Paid Sick Time (REPORT H)
- Employee Demographics (EEO4) Report (REPORT I)
- Insurance Summary Report (REPORT J)
- COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Corrigan, Chair)
- Monthly Activity Report (REPORT K)
- Building Status Update
- Advocacy Taskforce Update
- Foundation Update
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Update
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT
- DIRECTOR’S REPORT
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- ADJOURN TO 2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING