Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tom Bunger, Lawrence Skip Hawkins, Danna Jackson, Neta Leveson, Antonia Matthew, Valerie Merriam, Janet Patterson, Edward Vasquez, Jim Whitlatch, and Pamela Wright.
President Steve Moberly called the meeting to order at 5:47pm in Meeting Room 1B.
President Steve Moberly presented the consent agenda items. He requested the following correction to the August 29, 2007 meeting minutes:
On the second page, second paragraph, change the sentence to read "Linda Hunt moved to accept the resignation of Cynthia Gray effective August 31, 2007, and to authorize Steve Moberly to execute a severance package with Cindy Gray and legal counsel for the Library."
Steve also requested a correction be made to the August 29, 2007 Executive Session minutes. The last sentence in the certification needs to read "IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5)".
Linda moved to accept the sets of minutes presented with the corrections to be made. Janice seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Sara presented the 2008 budget. There was no comment from the trustees or the public.
Steve stated that there are 4 unresolved issues to address. The first resolution presented is to establish a 3% salary increase (cost of living increase) for employees. The resolution resolves that the salary schedule will become effective January 1, 2008.
Fred Risinger moved to approve the resolution to establish a 3% cost of living increase. Janice Stockton seconded. The vote was unanimous.
The second resolution presented is to contribute to health insurance for retirees between age 60 and 65.
Randy Paul moved to approve the resolution. Fred seconded. The vote was unanimous.
The third resolution is to establish a minimum salary for employees at pay grade 6 and above of $10.00 per hour. This resolution also becomes effective January 1, 2008.
Brief discussion followed.
Fred moved to accept this resolution. Randy Paul seconded. The vote passed 4 to 1. Steve, Janice, Fred, and Randy voted yes. Linda voted no.
The fourth resolution was presented; the domestic partnership resolution. Sara recommended that the Board delay adopting the resolution. The library's insurance carrier will submit two bids in mid-October; one with and one without domestic partner coverage. At that time, the Board will be able to assess the fiscal impact of their decision.
Discussion followed.
Janice Stockton moved to postpone this resolution until the November meeting. Fred Risinger seconded. The vote passed 4 to 1. Steve, Linda, Janice, and Fred voted yes. Randy voted no.
Steve opened the floor for a motion on the 2008 Budget.
Linda moved to approve the adoption of the 2008 Budget. Fred seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Steve announced that the November Board meeting is scheduled the day before Thanksgiving. Steve suggested that the date be moved to Wednesday, November 14 at 5:45pm.
Linda made a motion to move the November Board meeting to November 14 at 5:45pm. Janice Stockton seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Sara presented a proposal from Odle McGuire Shook and stated that on page 2 of the proposal, the services for a fixed fee is the amount that would be approved if the Board chooses to go with this architectural firm.
Discussion followed regarding the cost involved, the possibility to rebid, and the capital projects fund for 2008.
Fred made a motion authorizing Sara and Bonnie to negotiate a contract with Odle McGuire Shook. Janice seconded. The vote passed 4 to 1. Steve, Linda, Janice, and Fred voted yes. Randy voted no.
Randy asked the Board to make an exception and allow CATS to stay for the work session today and tape it. Randy stated the public has supported the work session agenda and followed the discussion.
Randy made a motion to conduct the work session in Meeting Room 1B and have CATS televise the session to the public.
Brief discussion followed.
There was no second to the motion and the motion died.
There was no new business.
Neta Leveson addressed the Board about a union and staff's request for a union. Neta encouraged the Board to support the process of a union for the staff.
Pamela White, from the Marion County Public Library, spoke to the Board about her library staff voting to form a union. Pamela stated that if our library's staff want a union, they will not give up until they get one. Pamela encouraged the Board to trust the staff and let them do this.
Phil Eskew spoke to the Board, stating he was a member of the organizing committee. Phil stated that the organizing committee wants to do communication with the Board in a positive and meaningful way. There are 14 members, and Phil stated that numerous staff want a union. Staff desiring a union ask to be given a collective bargaining opportunity.
Danna Jackson spoke to the Board, giving her support to the idea of a union. Danna stated it is the only way to show respect to the staff.
Antonia Matthew spoke to the Board, reporting that she doesn't have any fresh reasons for supporting a union, but as a patron of the library she expressed her support of a union for the staff.
The meeting adjourned at 6:57pm.
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