HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2022 FHPL Board of Trustees MeetingFHPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
06/20/22
The meeting was called to order at 4 :02 PM with the first order of business accepting the minutes of the
prev ious board meeting held on 04/18/22 .
Monthly Statistics: A review of the fiscal year month-to-date performance statistics wa s presented , and
approved by Andy and Anne . The state of AL requires the number of visits to be segmented by age
group . The number of visits in May increased (315). The board unanimously approved all three
stat ist ical reports to be accepted .
New Business :
1) RSA onetime payment was made to retired members & beneficiaries of deceased ret i rees who
ret i red prior to March 1, 2022 . Cost for seven retired employees is $2,650, taken from deferred
revenue.
2) The Holiday schedule for 2022-2023 was approved by the Board, with the addition of the
Juneteenth holiday for 6/19/23 which sends positive message to the community
3) Safety Deposit Box closed 5/23/22, saving a monthly fee $60.
Old Business:
1) Single Tax Presentation-June meeting did not include a vote on the Library's proposal; Anne
Brooks will attend next meeti ng with Tamara to help answer questions .
2) Impact 100 grant submitted-discussed upcoming site visit in July-August . The process is
competitive, but the Friends submitted a strong proposal.
3) Banking-PNC Update
4) Update on FY 23 budget meeting with the Mayor: Di rector and two Board members met with the
Mayor and city Treasurer i n June. The Mayor requested more documentation wh ich the Director
submitted; this included salary comparisons, payroll details and actuals of current budget year .
5) Update on Capital Campaign -Brochure created by Randal to pass to the Rotary clubs and other
potential donors.
6) Budget Discussion -Raises for employees PT & FT, Ma intenance money will be spent) after the
Summer Reading Program
7) Sw itching to Alabama Super Computer Authority fo r Internet access; AT&T is the provider; no set
date yet
8) COLA discussed none noted for Library employees
9) Outreach by the Director continues to local organizations regard i ng library serv ices and the
upcoming 2nd floor addit ion (specifically the Fairhope Kiwanis Club and the Point Clear Rotary
Club); suggestion for a combined ask of all 3 Rotary clubs in Fairhope . We will work with Joe
St range to put pictures in the club's newsletter.
10) Elevator maintenance -parts shortage which is affect i ng both program and day-to-day operations
of the library
11) Library User Feedback : Very complimentary, unsolicited feedback was given by Fairhope citizens
and visitors . Most common feedback was praising the courteous, professional and
knowledgeable staff. Other comments inc luded "Favorite Library in the US", "Enjoy using
HOOPLA" and "Well run , best thing in Fairhope ". Thanks to everyone for their hard work!
Meeting adjourning at 5:17 pm .
Respectfully Submitted,
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