TRUSTEES PRESENT	STAFF PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Bill Wood, Chair Patty Norman, Vice Chair Darrel Williams Sally Robinson Kathi Knier Laura Foxx TRUSTEES ABSENT Bob Bisanar	Charles Brown, Director of Libraries Carol Myers, Assistant Director Chuck Mallas Dick Pahle Susan Harden Linda Vitlar Chauna Wall Helene Blowers Patrice Ebert Rick Ricker	Bob Stephens, Library Attorney, Hamilton, Fay, Moon, Stephens, Steele & Martin PLLC

MINUTES

Chair Bill Wood called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.

Library Director Charles Brown recognized Julia Hanson, Educational Specialist, who was selected as one of the recipients of a 2005 New York Times Librarian Award. The Trustees congratulate Ms. Hanson for her contributions to the Library.

Dr. Wood acknowledged the successful opening of ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center and extended appreciation to the Board of County Commissioners, Library Trustees, Library Director Brown, and Library staff for their tremendous contributions.

Director Brown announced the sad news that Melanie Huggins’ father, Vernon Wilson, passed away earlier today. The Library Board of Trustees expressed their condolences and indicated that a contribution should be made to the Library in his memory.

Bill Wood asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the September 15, 2005 Library Board of Trustees meeting minutes. On a motion by Darrel Williams, seconded by Sally Robinson, the Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the September meeting.

Finance Director Chuck Mallas reviewed the Financial Report.

Assistant Director Carol Myers summarized some of the opening day statistics for ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.

Vice Chair Patty Norman joined the meeting at 4:17 p.m.

Facility Update:

• ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center – Library Director Brown reported on the operations of the parking garage.
  
  Assistant Director Carol Myers reported on the Management Committee
• Mountain Island Branch Update – Library Director Brown reviewed the Facilities Report and announced that the targeted date for opening will be late November or early December due to unforeseen circumstances regarding communication installation.
• Morrison Regional Roofing Project – Attorney Stephens presented the proposed motion to the Library Board of Trustees.
  
  Bill Wood asked the Board of Trustees for approval to exempt this project from the statutory requirement for a qualifications based selection process to select a mechanical engineer. The reason is that the fee will be less than $30,000. This exemption is allowed by NC G.S. 143-64.32. On a motion by Sally Robinson, seconded by Laura Foxx, the Trustees unanimously approved that the Morrison Regional Library roofing project be exempt from a qualifications based selection for the reason stated above.
  
  In addition, Director Brown advised the Board that the Morrison Regional Library would need to be closed temporarily in order to complete the project.
• Main Library – Former Children’s Room – Library Director Brown advised the Board that plans for the space is moving forward.
• Beatties Ford Road/Myers Park Renovations – Mr. Brown discussed the selection process for the architects for these two projects.
  
  Trustee Darrel Williams commented that a feasibility study of both projects, similar to the Hickory Grove Library project, might be an option to consider.

Chair Wood announced the nominating committee unanimously agreed to recommend that Patty Norman serve as Chair of the Board, and Sally Robinson serve as Vice Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, beginning in January 2006. The nominations were closed with no other names being submitted. Upon a vote, Patty Norman was unanimously elected to serve as Chair, and Sally Robinson was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chair.

In addition, Dr. Wood announced that he and Trustee Kathi Knier would resign from the Library Board, for varying reasons, at the end of 2005.

Development Director Dick Pahle presented the Library Development/Friends Report.

Rick Ricker, Human Resource Manager, extended an invitation to the Trustees to attend the Library’s Staff Day on November 11th at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.

Director Brown highlighted his Director’s Report and the September Security Summary.

Susan Harden, Planning, Research, and Projects Coordinator, reported on the Mecklenburg County Employees 2005 United Way Campaign and also highlighted the systemwide Mission/Vision employee training workshops.

The Board moved into closed session at 5:15 p.m. pursuant to NC General Statute GS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Library’s Attorney and NC General Statute GS 143.318.11(a)(6), to consider and evaluate the performance of a Library employee.

The motion was made by Sally Robinson, and seconded by Darrel Williams. The motion was approved.

After the closed session conducted at the Board’s October 20, 2005 meeting, the Board returned to open session. At that time, following occurred:

Upon motion made by Sally Robinson and seconded by Patty Norman, it was:
RESOLVED that Director Charles Brown’s compensation be amended effective July 1, 2005, to reflect a 3% increase in the Director’s annual salary to take that salary to $148,800.00. The motion passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Charles M. Brown
Secretary to the Board