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MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Board of Trustees
April 22, 1999

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library was held on Thursday, April 22, 1999 in the Central Library pursuant to due notice to trustees. The following members were present:

Rebecca L. Mahoney, Chair; Phyllis A. Horton, Vice Chair; Simone Mitchell-Peterson, Secretary; David J. Shenk, Treasurer; James W. Burns; Frank Gist; Annette A. Juncewicz; Remy Orffeo; Elaine M. Panty; Robert J. Plache; Daniel T. Roach; Judith K. Summer; Sharon A. Thomas; Stanley H. Zagora

Excused: Salvatore R. Martoche, out of town; Roland R. Benzow, Trustee Emeritus; Richard O. Hopkins, Trustee Emeritus; Morton H. Stovroff, Trustee Emeritus; John P. Wickser, Trustee Emeritus; George M. Zimmermann, Trustee Emeritus

Chair Mahoney called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. in the Joseph B. Rounds Conference Room.

Agenda Item B – Approval / Changes to the Agenda. On motion by Mr. Orffeo and seconded by Ms. Panty the Agenda was approved with the following adjustments: Trustee Summer will report on the "Summer of Monet" brochure under New Business. Agenda Item E.5 was eliminated as the Bylaws Committee had no report.

Agenda Item C – Minutes of the Meeting of March 18, 1999. Ms. Panty moved approval of the March 18^th Minutes. Mr. Shenk seconded the motion. Ms. Horton noted that the Report of the Building Committee on Page 3 of the Minutes should be amended to read: "Sharon Thomas … has already chaired a meeting of the Building Advisory Committee." Ms. Thomas had been appointed Chair of both the Building and the Building Advisory Committees and had chaired a meeting of the Building Advisory Committee. There being no further changes the Minutes were approved as amended on motion by Ms. Panty and seconded by Mr. Shenk.

Agenda Item D – Report of the Chair. Ms. Mahoney proposed that the Board convene in executive session to discuss Director recruitment following Agenda Item J - New Business.

Ms. Mahoney reported that she and Mrs. Chrisman had a productive meeting with Buffalo Schools Superintendent Dr. James Harris on March 19^th. During the meeting Dr. Harris raised the possibility of new school construction in the city and requested that dialogue regarding cooperative efforts between the Buffalo Board of Education and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library be initiated.

Trustee Burns informed the Board that a new Schools Joint Construction Board composed of school district and school board members, the Superintendent of Schools, the Mayor, City Comptroller, Council Majority Leader and the Western District Regent will be the lead entity for this new cooperative initiative. A consulting group is working with school district staff to fine tune and broaden the presence of schools in the neighborhoods.

Ms. Mahoney announced that the Regents Commission on Library Services will conduct public hearings in the Mason O. Damon Auditorium in the Central Library on May 13^th from 1-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Agenda Item E. Committee Reports.

Agenda Item E.1 – Executive Committee.

Agenda Item E.1.a - Action Taken on April 1^st Regarding Selection of Labor Attorney. Ms. Horton reported that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee was changed to April 1^st in order to consider the appointment of a labor attorney. Committee members unanimously approved the recommendation to engage the services of James Schmit and Melinda Desare of Damon & Morey. The Minutes regarding that action were transmitted to board members following the meeting. The Committee also approved the April 22^nd Agenda and discussed the various committee reports.

Ms. Mahoney indicated that work on the one hiring authority has commenced following a meeting with the two attorneys.

Mr. Plache requested that the record indicate he was not involved in any way in the labor attorney selection process.

Agenda Item E.2 – Budget & Finance Committee.

Agenda Item E.2.a. – Increase in 1998-99 State Corrections Grant. On motion by Ms. Panty and seconded by Ms. Horton the following was approved:

RESOLUTION 99-13

Agenda Item E.2.b. – Financial Report as of 12/31/98. Ms. Mitchell-Peterson called attention to the financial report which was included on the agenda for information only. She noted that the Library operated within its budget and expectations for the period. Sufficient funds are available to meet the fund balance target included in the 1999 Adopted Budget.

Agenda Item E.3 was postponed pending the arrival of Building Advisory Committee Chair Thomas.

Agenda Item E.4 – Foundation Review Committee. Ms. Juncewicz reported that at a joint meeting of the Foundation Review Committee and the Foundation’s Select Committee on April 13^th the Library proposed the submittal of various projects to the Foundation for funding. The requests include funds to purchase display cases for the Special Collections Department, funds for preservation of the Milestones of Science, and funds for children’s collections throughout the system. Another project relating to children’s homework centers requires furtherrevisions. She further reported that a Development Seminar to be conducted at the Buffalo Club on May 6^th was also discussed. Trustees will be receiving invitations to that event.

Mr. Plache questioned why the two committees were approving projects totaling almost $300,000 without any involvement by the Board of Trustees.

Following discussion regarding the involvement of trustees, a suggestion was made that the Board take action to approve the requests at this meeting. Ms. Juncewicz indicated she did not feel comfortable presenting motions for approval of the various projects without the Board’s having background material and proposed resolutions in front of them. Ms. Mahoney stated that the requests can be brought up at the May meeting.

Ms. Mahoney indicated that Ms. Panty’s understanding of the situation was correct in that following a meeting of the joint committees, requests for funding will come to the Library Board for approval prior to submittal to the Foundation Board for its approval.

Mr. Orffeo noted that Mrs. Chrisman had mentioned earlier that staff is working on a list of priorities for funding from the Foundation. He asked if trustees will be privy to what that list includes. He also wondered if staff will let trustees know where they feel the Board should focus its attention. Mrs. Chrisman responded that the four requests submitted at the last joint committee meeting are the Library’s top priority at this time. When other projects are identified they can be brought before the Board.

Agenda Item E.3 – Building Advisory Committee. Ms. Thomas reported that the Denio Library in Akron has submitted the additional information requested by the Building Advisory Committee including additional demographics and the economic trend analysis. Ms. Thomas indicated she will compile all the information and schedule a meeting of the Building Advisory Committee in the near future.

Agenda Item E.6 – Planning Committee. Ms. Juncewicz invited board members to attend a meeting of the ACT trustees at the Julia B. Reinstein Library in Cheektowaga on Saturday, April 24^th at 10 a.m. for discussion of the one hiring authority concept.

Agenda Item F – Report of Acting Director. In addition to her written report, Mrs. Chrisman informed trustees that she and Chair Mahoney attended a reception to honor volunteers at the Orchard Park Public Library on Sunday, April 18^th.

She reported that contractors have begun setup procedures in anticipation of the Central Library reroofing project scheduled to begin around May 1^st.

Mr. Plache called attention to the Acting Director’s written report which made reference to the $50,000 Oishei grant "to fund a joint study to determine an appropriate direction to utilize the rare book materials of the B&ECPL and the University." He asked if the $50,000 is the Library Foundation’s share and if the U.B. Foundation will get another portion. Mrs. Chrisman indicated that her understanding is that the funds were given to the Library Foundation for the purpose of developing a cooperative relationship among the three entities in their approach to rare book materials.

Mr. Plache stated that his concern was that funds donated to the Library Foundation are to benefit the B&ECPL. He suggested that perhaps the Foundation Review Committee and the Foundation’s Select Committee could deal with this if they think it is a problem.

The following report was submitted by the Acting Director and transmitted to Board members prior to the meeting:

Strategic Planning: A revised 1999 Work Plan, approved by the Board’s Planning Committee, is included in this packet. In addition to one date change and other minor adjustments, the new plan incorporates an action strategy for developing the hub services concept.

On March 19^th, Board Chair Rebecca Mahoney and the Acting Director met with Buffalo School Superintendent James Harris to present an overview of the planning consultants’ recommendations and to discuss ways for the B&ECPL to develop a collaborative relationship with the School System. Dr. Harris noted that he would welcome opportunities to develop cooperative plans for new school/public library service models.

Periodical Records Automated: A project designed to streamline and standardize the periodical records maintained throughout the System was recently initiated. Support Services staff, under the direction of librarian Mary Ortiz, have begun the task of automating the serials check-in procedures for City branches. Data for periodicals currently received at the North Park Branch has been entered into the DRA Serials Module and now can be retrieved on-line from any workstation connected to the system. A few simple keystrokes by North Park staff will check-in new issues as they are received. Issues not received are flagged by the system and a claim is automatically generated and forwarded to the vendor. Once the periodical collections of the Branches have been completed, work will begin in the Contracting Libraries.

The Central Library’s periodical collection is a considerably greater challenge based on the volume and nature of the subscriptions. Records for periodicals received by the Fiction and Business Departments have been entered already. Currently, staff are working on Science periodicals.

Public Computer Training Planned for Late Spring: Preparations are in full swing for public technology training later this Spring. Jane Rosenfeld designed Train the Trainer sessions that will be administered to Central librarians and clerical staff in April. For its debut, the Central Library Training Lab will feature a full schedule of classes including Computer Basics and BEACON, Internet Basics, and Introduction to Microsoft Word. A special program entitled YO! Youth Online will offer Internet safety information and demonstrate B&ECPL Kid’s Corner and Teen Page. More information on classes and registration is available on the Library’s website.

System Meeting Focuses on Request Plus: A standing-room-only crowd attended the system meeting on March 24, 1999 planned and presented by Central Library staff. Circulation manager, Mary Jean Jakubowski, provided updates and reminders for the smooth operation of Request Plus. A newly revised Request Plus Manual summarizing important procedural information was distributed. Pat Blackett, Circulation Department Head, discussed the requirements for requesting large print books and other collections of Central materials for in-house programs and displays at unit libraries. Assistant Deputy Director Ruth Collins reported on progress to address other circulation problems and concerns.

John R. Oishei Foundation Grant Update: In addition to the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Manuscript CD-ROM conversion project, the Milestones of Science access video and radio program projects and the display/colloquium project, the Oishei grant includes $50,000 to fund a joint study to determine an appropriate direction to utilize the rare book materials of the B&ECPL and the University. The Library Foundation, Library Board and UB are partners in this endeavor. The Acting Director met with Kathryn Vedder and Robert Bertholf on March 25^th to begin work on this aspect of the grant award. All agreed that collaboration should focus on ways to increase access to both collections (UB’s Poetry/Rare Books Collection and the B&ECPL’s Rare Book Room). Creation of a rare books support group, publications that describe the collections and define collecting goals, joint colloquia and exhibits were some of the ideas proposed for investigation.

State Librarian Visits WNY: State Librarian Janet Welch and Regent James Dawson visited Western New York on April 12^th and 13^th. Among their stops was a tour of the Lackawanna Public Library, which offered an opportunity for them to view the results of B&ECPL’s Gates Library Foundation grant. Deputy Directors Stone and Whelan, Assistant Deputy Director Mahaney and the Acting Director joined County Executive Dennis Gorski and other dignitaries in welcoming Ms. Welch and Mr. Dawson. The Acting Director, as Board President of the Western New York Library Resources Council, which arranged the visit, attended a dinner in their honor. Administrators Stone, Whelan, Miles, Mahaney, Collins, DeFranks, the Acting Director and Foundation Executive Director Kathryn Vedder attended an evening reception at the UB Poetry & Rare Books Room.

Committee Meetings: The Board’s Executive Committee met on April 1^st to appoint an attorney skilled in labor law, as noted in the enclosed minutes of the meeting. In addition, the agenda for the April 1999 Board meeting was prepared. On April 13^th the Foundation Review Committee met with the Foundation’s Select Committee to consider projects proposed by the Library. The projects were approved in concept and will be presented to the Foundation Board on April 27^th. Chair Simone Mitchell-Peterson called a meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee on April 15^th to discuss 1999 budget adjustments, an increase in the 1998/99 State Corrections Grant and to hear an e-rate update from Deputy Director Stone.

B&ECPL Celebrates National Library Week: On Sunday April 11^th, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library opened National Library Week at the Central Library’s "Ring of Knowledge" with a visit from William Shakespeare in the form of Saul Elkin, winner of the Arts Council’s 1998 "Outstanding Individual Artist of the year" award. Mr. Elkin treated an audience of approximately 70 to readings of Shakespeare’s sonnets and a delightful tribute to Sir John Falstaff, a character who appears in three of Shakespeare’s plays. Accompanying Elkin was the Buffalo Guitar Quartet, performing works of Renaissance composer John Dowland and other Elizabethan-era music. This event, sponsored by the Library Foundation as the opening of the 1999 Grosvenor Concert Series, simultaneously marked B&ECPL’s observance of National Poetry Month.

Two days later at the same location, Bistro Bookers presented Professor Jack Quinan and author/educator Daniel I. Larkin in a discussion of Larkin’s book, John D. Larkin: A Business Pioneer. More than 100 enjoyed this rare and personal journey through Buffalo history. Several downtown restaurants and Bistro Bookers provided complimentary refreshments. These and many other events at branches and contract libraries throughout Erie County marked this annual weeklong celebration of America’s libraries.

African American Writers Honored: The African American Librarians Association of WNY and B&ECPL’s Extension Services Department co-sponsored the 5^th Annual Reception for the African American Writers of Western New York on April 15^th at Martin Luther King Branch.

Summer Reading Programs Highlighted: Children’s Coordinator Linda Perkins will promote the Library’s summer reading programs when she speaks to the School Librarian’s Association of WNY on April 17^th at East Aurora High School.

Niagara Branch Activity: In collaboration with many local agencies, Niagara Branch will host a Teen Community Resource Day on April 22^nd. Featured topics will include jobs, health, recreation and college.

The following report was submitted to the Acting Director by the Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer and transmitted to the Board for information:

Central Library Re-roofing Project to Begin in Two Weeks: On April 15^th a kickoff project contractor’s meeting was held in the Central Library. Erie County Public Works Department and the selected contractor, McGonigle & Hilger Roofing, discussed plans for the project.

All work on this project was scheduled to take place after normal open hours to minimize disruption to library operations. The contractor requested that "ballast" removal be allowed to take place during the day, with all other activities to take place after the library has closed for the day. Removal would be achieved entirely outside the building using chutes from the roof to the ground below. The consensus was to allow daytime removal of ballast (the small rocks covering the existing roof) on a trial basis, returning to evening work if necessary as determined by the library.

Set-up work is anticipated to begin within two weeks. This will include postings warning of asbestos abatement in progress as flashing material around the perimeter of the roof contains asbestos. As with the ballast, old roofing material removal would be done outside the building using chutes from the roof to the ground below. Removal work will be "hand removal" without heavy equipment to minimize vibrations that might disturb asbestos containing ceiling materials on the second floor ceilings.

Watts Engineers, Inc. has been hired by the county to constantly monitor for asbestos during project work. As a precautionary measure, plastic sheeting will be placed over materials in open ceiling areas while work on the roof above them is being performed. Eggcrate ceiling panels will be removed and replaced with new panels as part of the project.

The County and Trautman Associates will provide general project oversight. The project is scheduled for completion in approximately six months.

HVAC Improvements and Asbestos Abatement in the Network Room Area to Begin Soon: Installation of efficient HVAC units in the network room is scheduled to begin any day now. After the HVAC is installed, the area above the computer room will be sealed off and the asbestos above the ceiling will be abated. Network operations will continue uninterrupted during this work.

E-Rate Reimbursement Checks Starting to Arrive: This past week the library received $5,611.83 representing 1998 discount reimbursements for eight contracting libraries’ telephone expenses. We also received a $2,667 check representing 1998 discount reimbursement for networking equipment purchases. The Library’s Internet Access provider is currently applying E-rate discounts to 1999 billings, with a reimbursement check for 1998 discounts expected shortly.

E-Rate Applications for Funding Year 1999-2000 Filed Within the Funding Window: Forms 471 were filed on time, including 23 contracting library telecommunications and 19 for the system, Central Library and Buffalo Branch telecommunications, networking projects, and Internet Access. Results are not likely to be known before the summer or early fall. Additionally, legislation to eliminate the E-rate is being circulated in the Congress, placing a continued cloud over the program.

Priority Request Shipments Rebound Slightly in March: Priority shipments in March were up 1% to city branches and 3 percent to contracting libraries compared against March 1998.

Washington Street Entrance Reconfigured: On April 7^th Central Library Maintenance staff removed the security "island" in the middle of the entryway, relocating security functions and equipment to the north counter. The revised configuration was operational the next morning. This change, planned by Central Library Public Services staff with the assistance of both the security and maintenance departments, opens up the front entryway to the Central Library and significantly eases traffic flow in and out of the building during busy periods.

Budget Planning for the Year 2000 to Begin Early: Year 2000 Erie County budget request forms and instructions are anticipated to be sent in mid-June, approximately two weeks earlier than usual. Internal budget instructions and forms for Library operating units will be sent out within the next two weeks.

County Business Interruption Response Team (BIRT) Developing Contingency Plans for Y2k: Mission critical Erie County and Library automated systems are, or will shortly be, "Year 2000 Compliant". BIRT, however, is charged with planning for possible disruptions to our operations caused by outside sources, such as disruptions in vendor provided goods and services or the unlikely event of a temporary loss of utility services. Scenarios for the Library are under development and will be submitted as part of the planning process. I will keep you informed as planning progresses.

The following report was submitted to the Acting Director by the Deputy Director, Corporate Information Officer and transmitted to the Board for information:

Gates Library Foundation Urban Leadership Grant: Personal computers purchased with funds from the Gates Library Foundation Grant were installed this month at the Dudley Branch and the Lackawanna Public Library. Use of the Internet and many applications, including Microsoft Office suite, is now available at both locations.

In addition, Internet access is now available in all Central Library departments. In the month of March, 151 advance reservations for computer usage were taken by Circulation.

OPAC - Central Library Infrastructure Upgrade: The air conditioners, approved last month for the Network Center, are on order.

OPAC – Branches and Towns: It is expected that Network Wiring Solutions will complete the data cabling at all of the final thirteen libraries, except North Collins, by the end of April. It was decided that since the new North Collins Library would be completed this summer, the existing facility would not be cabled. Plans will be made with Corinne Leone and the architect for the new building.

MCI LibraryLINK Grant and the B&ECPL Web Site: Use of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library web site continues to grow with over 62,000 visits since its introduction on December 21, 1998. A procedure has been established to respond to all "Feedback" questions and comments.

Telecommunications Act of 1996 and E-Rate 1998 and 1999/2000: All applications for discounts on purchases of telecommunications services and products for the period July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000 were filed prior to the April 6 deadline. This year, the largest request was for forty servers for the Central Library and city branch and town libraries. If approved, over $93,000 will be saved.

Internet Service Provider: A formal RFQ was prepared and issued to solicit bids to provide Internet Service for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Applied Theory, our current provider, was the successful vendor. A contract was approved and signed in time to apply for "e-rate" discounts of up to $11,495.

The following report was submitted to the Acting Director by the Service Evaluation and Planning Coordinator and transmitted to the Board for information:

1999 Work Plan: Copies of a revised 1999 Work Plan were distributed to the members of the Board’s Planning Committee. The revised plan includes the development of a hub services concept, calling for the establishment of a task force, comprised of B&ECPL and Contract Library trustees and representative staff, to review and refine the concepts of regions, hub services hierarchies and Hub Services Advisory Councils.

Work Plan Committees: The administration is in the midst of determining the charges and starting times for the various committees outlined in the 1999 Work Plan. The One Hiring Authority Issues Committee has begun meeting.

Communication: The sixth issue of On Course! was distributed this month.

Agenda Item G – Report of the Foundation Director. A written report which included information on the Development Seminar, the Select Committee, the John R. Oishei Foundation Rare Book Room Grant, the Spring Grosvenor Concert Series and the Library Foundation Poster and Brochure was transmitted to trustees prior to the meeting. In addition to her written report Ms. Vedder informed trustees that the Foundation has processed the first request by staff for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenditures for library programs. She reminded the Board that the reimbursement fund was established by Patrick Martin with matching funds donated by the Library Foundation.

Ms. Vedder called attention to the May 6^th Development Seminar to be hosted by the Library Foundation and its President, W. Lawrence Buck, at 4 p.m. in the Crystal Room at the Buffalo Club. The Foundation welcomes trustees to this meeting regarding board participation in development and the aspects of a well-run development department.

Agenda Item J – New Business. Ms. Summer called attention to the "Summer of Monet" brochure which she had distributed prior to the meeting. The brochure is a compilation of all the events occurring in BuffaloWestern New York during the period of the Monet Exhibit at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The Library was asked to participate in an exhibit at the airport which will spotlight cultural organizations in the area. Thanks to Assistant Deputy Director Mahaney B&ECPL plans to have a Mark Twain Room poster on exhibit all summer.

Mr. Orffeo noted that Ms. Summer had informed him earlier that Assemblyman Paul Tokasz deserves acknowledgement for his efforts in producing the beautiful brochure.

Agenda Item H – Public Comment. Ms. Mahoney apologized for taking agenda items out of order. She welcomed visitors and said it was especially nice to have children in the audience who were at the Library for the "Take Your Child to Work Day."

Kathy West, parent and resident of the City of Buffalo, indicated that she had learned at the last board meeting she attended awhile agoin December that there would be twenty-two community meetings between the release of the plan and June of 1999. She wondered why the meetings have been postponed to the spring of 2000.

Ms. Mahoney responded that after trustees and staff had studied the Plan, they realized that many elements needed further consideration. Library staff have developed a work plan and established committees to study the many components of the Strategic Plan. She felt the Board was premature in indicating that the twenty-two public meetings could be held before a thorough study of the Plan by staff and Board committees.

Ms. West went on to express her feelings regarding accessibility to libraries and the importance of neighborhood libraries. She indicated that change is good but only if it’s good for the majority.

Mr. Gist stressed the fact that the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library hasoperates more libraries per capita than any other city municipality in the Western hemisphere. He stated that nobody wants to close libraries, but it costs an additional $1 million a year just to sustain current services and compromises have to be made.

In response to Mr. Orffeo’s suggestion to add the topic of public hearings to the Work Plan, Ms. Juncewicz indicated that the Work Plan is a guide for the Planning Committee’s discussion and is not complete as far as the amount of dialogue with public representatives, contract libraries or the general public. If the Board would like public hearings outlined in the Work Plan, revisions can be made to include that topic. Mr. Orffeo indicated that this would be a way to remind trustees before the Board makes any final decisions. He suggested that this subject be brought up at the next Planning Committee meeting.

Dorothy Utnik of Erie County Greens felt that the best way to maintain accessibility to libraries in Erie County is to continue to operate the Central Library and the other 52 units. Her group is concerned that if libraries are closed, buildings will stand as empty eyesores and that drastic changes to the library system will be costly in financial, environmental and human terms.

Elizabeth Berry of Buffalo presented a lengthy speech which contained numerous questions regarding issues she felt were not addressed in the Strategic Plan. She concluded her speech by urging " … this board to start to truly address and resolve these concerns with the people who use it and pay for it." Copies of her speech will be made available to the Board.

Ms. Mitchell-Peterson left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Valerie Neiderhofer expressed her concerns about comparisons in the Consultants’ report between the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and library systems in Brooklyn and Queens.

There being no further public comment, Ms. Mahoney stated that all the official business listed on the agenda hads been concluded. Prior to adjourning into executive session she offered congratulations to Trustees Sharon Thomas, who was recently appointed to the position of Chief Clerk of Buffalo City Court, and David Shenk on the announcement of his engagement and impending marriage. Ms. Mahoney also called attention to newspaper articles regarding a fundraiser for Trustee Martoche and the awarding of the Stanley Zagora Cup in honor of Trustee Zagora.

Frank Gist asked that the record indicate that Sharon Holley, head of the B&ECPL Children’s Department, co-produced the African American Writers Association conference at the Martin Luther King Library on April 15^th . He reported that approximately 30-40 people attended this outstanding event featuring local African American writers.

At approximately 5:20 p.m., on motion by Ms. Summer and seconded by Ms. Horton the Board voted to adjourned into executive session for about a twenty minute to one-half hour discussion of personnel matters.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., on motion by Ms. Horton and seconded by Ms. Thomas the Board concluded executive session and reconvened in public session to act on proposed Resolutions 99-14 and 99-15.

On motion by Ms. Juncewicz and seconded by Ms. Horton, the following was approved by a vote of 12 to 1 with Mr. Orffeo opposing:

Resolution 99-14

On motion by Mr. Orffeo and seconded by Ms. Juncewicz, the following was approved unanimously:

Resolution 99-15

In response to Mr. Shenk’s question, Mrs. Chrisman indicated she is willing to continue serving as Interim Director.

There being no further business, on motion by Ms. Summer and seconded by Ms. Panty the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Simone Mitchell-Peterson, Secretary