September 19, 2024 Regular Meeting of Library Board of Trustees

Statement from Trustee Thomas D. Corrigan

On September 19, during a discussion of the issues of obtaining better compliance with the return of the HotSpot internet-accessibility devices, I made an insensitive remark about the capacity of such small electronic devices to be weaponized. I immediately apologized for the poor taste of such a comment, and I continue to regret any offense that my remarks might have caused anyone who heard or does hear about them.

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 Youtube.

12:00 – Noon

If you cannot attend the meeting, please use the “SUBMIT A COMMENT TO THE BOARD” link to send a public comment to the Board of Trustees. Your comments will be read at a designated time during the board meeting.

1. Approval of the Minutes of the:
   1. Regular Board Meeting of 6/18/24
   2. Special Board Meeting of 7/03/24
   3. Board Work Session of 8/12/24
2. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
3. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
4. COMMUNICATIONS
   1. Email from Brooks Rainwater, President and CEO, Urban Libraries Council
   2. Letter from Diana Myers
5. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Corrigan, Chair)
   1. Resolution to Accept Gifts for the Months of June, July, August (EXHIBIT 1)
   2. Resolution to Accept Sustainable Stores Grant from Cuyahoga County (EXHIBIT 2)
   3. Resolution to Ratify and Approve the Purchase of Insurance Coverage for Policies Effective August 1, 2024 (EXHIBIT 3)
   4. Resolution to Ratify Agreements for Leased Vehicles with Enterprise FM Trust (EXHIBIT 4)
   5. Resolution to Authorize Agreement for Renovations to TechCentral and to Establish Project Budget (EXHIBIT 5)
   6. Resolution to Authorize Agreement for Eastman Reading Garden Lighting Project (EXHIBIT 6)
   7. Resolution to Amend Project Budget for the New Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch and to Authorize Amendment to Agreement for Design Services (EXHIBIT 7)
   8. Resolution to Authorize Agreement with Securitas Technology for Alarm Monitoring Services (EXHIBIT 8)
   9. Seventh Amendment to the Year 2024 Appropriation (EXHIBIT 9)
   10. Fiscal Officer’s Reports, June, July, August (REPORTS A, A1, A2)
   11. Reports on Investments, June, July, August (REPORTS B, B1, B2)
   12. Reports on Conference and Travel Expenditures, June, July, August (REPORTS C, C1, C2)
   13. Reports on All Vendor Expenditures, June, July, August (REPORTS D, D1, D2)
   14. Reports on Expenditures Made from the Owner’s Contingency Funds for Hough, West Park, Woodland, Central Distribution Facility, Lorain, Eastman, MLK Jr., Brooklyn, Rockport and Glenville, June, July, August (REPORTS E, E1, E2)
   15. Reports on Expenditures Made from the Owner’s Contingency Fund for the High Density Shelving Project, June, July, August (REPORTS F, F1, F2)
   16. Fees Paid for Legal and Consulting Services for the Period 4/01/24-6/30/24 (REPORT G)
6. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT (Ms. Shakarian, Chair)
   1. Regular Employment Report (EXHIBIT 10)
   2. Resolution to Amend the Human Resources Manual (EXHIBIT 11)
   3. Retirement Recognition Citation (EXHIBIT 12)
   4. Report on Paid Sick Time (REPORT H)
   5. Employee Demographics (EEO4) Report (REPORT I)
   6. Insurance Summary Report (REPORT J)
7. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Parker, Chair)
   1. Library Usage Trends 2024 (REPORT K)
   2. Building Status Update
   3. Advocacy Taskforce Update
   4. Foundation Update
   5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Update
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURN