BOARD MINUTES, 29 April 1999

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Welch. Present were Welch, Maxson, Senger, Pratt, Mesch and Brown. Nelson was absent. Also present were Judson (Counsel), McGuire, Schneider and Buchanan (Staff).

Since this was a Special Meeting, there were no minutes to approve and no committee reports.

McGuire reported that he, Judson, Maxson and Senger met with City representatives R. Lewis, P. Doren, J. Tompkins, and P. Orth, and Rotary Charities representative M. Smith to discuss the various options for use of the Sixth Street facility. This group came to no clear conclusions except that a decision needs to be made soon. Following Board discussion of the issue, the meeting was opened for public comment. There was none. No action was taken at this time. Clarification of some issues will be sought from Bond Counsel before a decision is made.

The trustees discussed the possibility of entering into an agreement with the Cherry Capital Cable Council to operate tctv2. M. Kroes, director of tctv2, joined in the discussion. No action was taken at this time, as there are still some issues relating to insurance and to the effect on the Library’s operations budget of taking on tctv2 that need to be clarified. The trustees would like to be prepared to act at the May 13 Regular Meeting.

Motion by Senger, supported by Maxson to approve change orders to the furnishings contract as presented. Carried.

Motion by Senger, supported by Pratt to authorize payment to Old Kent for principal, interest and fees on the bond in the amount of $404,306.25. Carried.

Motion by Brown, supported by Mesch to authorize payment to the Mid-Michigan Library League for cooperative membership fees in the amount of $28,113.60. Carried.

Motion by Brown, supported by Maxson to adopt the "Board Resolution of Assurances" to the Library of Michigan for the application for LSTA grants. Carried.

Motion by Maxson, supported by Mesch to close the Library on Monday, May 31. Carried.

Motion by Brown, supported by Senger to add David Maxson and remove Frank Senger as an authorized check signer. Carried.

Motion by Senger, supported by Maxson to authorize payment to Henricksen & Co. for furnishings in the amount of $115,121.30. Carried.

Motion by Brown, supported by Senger to enter into closed session immediately following public comment to discuss strategy regarding negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, as requested by management, pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act. Results of the roll call vote were as follows:

The meeting was opened for public comment. The following people addressed the Board in support of the Library’s taking over administration of tctv2: T. Shea, M. Nixon, J. Julin.

There was no further public comment. McGuire reminded the trustees to stop by the Library at 2:00 p.m. the next day for the groundbreaking for the Children’s Garden.

The meeting was recessed at 6:55 p.m. It was reconvened at 7:55 p.m. following a Closed Session. There was no further action, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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