Minutes: December 2021

MINUTES

CLERMONT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DECEMBER 13, 2021

MIAMI TOWNSHIP BRANCH

 

Present: Tony Cardinal, Jennifer Doss, Mary Jo Waite, Tricia Lyons, Ed Humphrey, Ernie Ramos, and Judith Kocica, who arrived at 6:08 p.m.

Staff: Chris Wick, Maura Gray, Leslie Jacobs, Julie Robinson, Theresa Herron, Lynn Baird, and Beth Barker.

Guest: Dan Rosenthal

Mr. Cardinal called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Roll Call: Tony Cardinal, here; Mary Jo Waite, here; Jennifer Doss, here; Tricia Lyons, here; Ed Humphrey, here; Ernie Ramos, here.

Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

November 15, 2021, MINUTES:

Motion by Mr. Humphrey, seconded by Ms. Waite, to approve the November 15, 2021, minutes as presented. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion by Mr. Humphrey, seconded by Ms. Doss, to move into executive session at 6:06 p.m., pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G)(4) for the purpose of reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment and executive session for ORC 121.22 (G)(1) to consider compensation of a public employee(s) or officials(s). Roll call vote: Tony Cardinal, yes; Mary Jo Waite, yes; Jennifer Doss, yes; Tricia Lyons, yes; Ed Humphrey, yes; Ernie Ramos, yes. All present were in favor, none opposed. Motion was adopted.

The Board came out of executive session at 7:06 p.m.

FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT:

Ms. Gray submitted the November 2021 Financial Report.

Motion by Mr. Humphrey, seconded by Ms. Doss, to approve the November 2021 Financial Reports. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Kocica, seconded by Ms. Waite, to approve the November 2021 Bills paid. All present were in favor, Ms. Doss abstained. None opposed. The motion was adopted.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Ms. Wick said the Library has distributed more than 10,000 COVID-19 test kits.

The Clermont County Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library has more than 5,300 children enrolled and about 1,200 children have graduated from the program.

Starting next year, the Library will partner with Inter Parish Ministries and Cincinnati Free Store Food Bank to provide mobile food pantries at three branches.

The Library will partner with Costars by the Children’s Home to provide Play & Learn programs at four branches next year. This is a continuation of programs offered in 2021.

The annual holiday mitten drive is running through the end of the year. Donations will be given to Clermont County Department of Jobs and Family Services and Clermont County Community Services.

Library circulation is up 39 percent.

Ms. Wick discussed The Scripps Howard Foundation Grant that will be used to create School Readiness kits. The kits will be assembled and be made available to the public next year.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Cardinal discussed a possible real estate opportunity. He appointed Ms. Waite, Mr. Ramos, and himself to meet and discuss the opportunity.

Motion by Ms. Lyons, seconded by Ms. Kocica, to approve Resolution 2021-34: Acceptance of Gifts to the Library. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Waite, seconded by Mr. Humphrey, to approve Resolution 2021-35: Disposal of Unneeded or Obsolete Library Inventory. Roll call vote: Mr. Cardinal, yes; Ms. Doss, yes; Ms. Waite, yes; Ms. Kocica, yes; Ms. Lyons, yes; Mr. Humphrey, yes; Mr. Ramos, yes. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Kocica, seconded by Ms. Doss, to approve Resolution 2021-36: Transfer Cash from the General Funds to the Debt Service Fund. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Mr. Humphrey, seconded by Ms. Doss, to approve Resolution 2021-37: Resolution to Ratify Prior Actions. Roll call vote: Mr. Cardinal, yes; Ms. Doss, yes; Ms. Waite, yes; Ms. Kocica, yes; Mr. Humphrey, yes; Ms. Lyons, abstained; Mr. Ramos, abstained. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Kocica, seconded by Ms. Lyons, to approve Resolution 2021-38: Permanent Appropriation 2022. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Mr. Humphrey, seconded by Ms. Kocica, to approve Resolution 2021-39: Advance Taxes. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Kocica, seconded by Ms. Doss, to approve a three (3) percent raise for non-bargaining unit employees to take effect the first payroll of 2022, beginning December 20, 2021.  All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.

Motion by Ms. Doss, seconded by Ms. Lyons, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. All present were in favor, none opposed. The motion was adopted.