TRUSTEES PRESENT	STAFF PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Darrel Williams Sally Robinson Robert Bisanar VIA TELEPHONE Laura Foxx TRUSTEES ABSENT Bill Wood, Chair Patty Norman, Vice Chair Kathi Knier	Charles Brown, Director of Libraries Carol Myers, Assistant Director Chuck Mallas Rich Rosenthal Linda Raymond Rita Rouse Tony Tallent Dick Pahle Susan Harden Tammy Baggett Rick Ricker Teresa Bishop Linda Vitlar	Robert Stephens, Library Attorney Karen Shugart, Creative Loafing

MINUTES

Trustee Darrel Williams called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m.

Mr. Williams asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the June 16, 2005 Library Board of Trustees minutes. On a motion by Sally Robinson, seconded by Bob Bisanar, the Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the June meeting.

Carol Myers, Assistant Director, introduced Tammy Baggett, Regional Manager of the South County Regional Library.

Rita Rouse, Programming and Public Relations Director, introduced Cordelia Anderson, Public Information Specialist, who was recognized by The National Association of Counties Information Officers (NACIO) for awards in excellence in several categories for design.

Chuck Mallas, Finance Director, presented the Financial Summary Report for June 2005 and requested the Library Board of Trustees approve Budget Adjustment #06-27, #06-30 and #6-30B. On a motion by Sally Robinson, and seconded by Bob Bisanar the Trustees unanimously approved the budget adjustment.

Mr. Mallas then presented the Library Budget for FY 2005 – 2006. Director Brown suggested that the Library budget would be presented again at the Library Board of Trustees meeting in September.

Finance Director Mallas explained that new staff hiring for ImaginOn would be staggered through the months of August and September to make up for the budget shortfall.

Facility Update: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Director Brown reported that construction is on schedule and that the Library received the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Chief of Operations Rich Rosenthal reviewed his written report. In addition, Mr. Rosenthal provided the Trustees with a parking fee structure. Mr. Rosenthal then requested that the Trustees allow the Library to enter into a contract with EZ Parking. On a motion by Sally Robinson, and seconded by Bob Bisanar the Trustees unanimously approved the contract with EZ Parking. The Trustees at the September Library Board of Trustees’ meeting will review additional information related to the Parking Fee Structure.

Tony Tallent, Partnership & Facility Manager, reported on the proposed rental rates and revised room usage policy. The Trustees will review additional information related to the rental rates and room usage policy at the September meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Director Brown will provide additional information regarding the use of alcohol for evening events and submit to the Trustees for a vote to be taken via telephone.

Facility Update: Mountain Island Branch Update
Chief of Operations Rich Rosenthal reviewed his written report. Mr. Rosenthal stated that construction completion is seriously delayed and opening is tentatively scheduled for late October or early November.

Capital Projects Report 2006 - Chief of Operations Rich Rosenthal reported that the Library requested four projects: Morrison Regional, Beatties Ford Road, Myers Park and North County Regional be funded for Capital Improvements. The County has approved all of the capital improvement projects, but there are no funds in the budget at this time to proceed.

Director Brown highlighted his Director’s report. In addition Mr. Brown spoke of the visitors from Russia and the learning experience it was for both the Russian guests and Library staff. He also talked about his address to the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum, in which he spoke mainly about ImaginOn. And lastly, Mr. Brown mentioned that the Library is close to selecting the new Volunteer Coordinator.

Director Brown then reviewed the Security Incident Summary report for the month of June.

Dick Pahle, Development Director, presented the Development and ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center fundraising campaign reports.

Assistant Director Carol Myers reviewed the year-end Library statistics.

Director Brown highlighted the Library’s Strategic Plan results.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Charles M. Brown
Secretary to the Board