TRUSTEES PRESENT	STAFF PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Patty Norman, Chair Sally Robinson, Vice Chair Darrel Williams Bob Bisanar Greg Curl Robin Branstrom TRUSTEES ABSENT Laura Foxx	Charles Brown, Director of Libraries Carol Myers, Assistant Director Chuck Mallas Karen Beach Susan Harden Linda Vitlar Chauna Wall Patrice Ebert Susan Herzog Linda Raymond	Bob Stephens, Library Attorney, Hamilton, Fay, Moon, Stephens, Steele & Martin PLLC

MINUTES

Chair Patty Norman called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Patty Norman asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the March 16, 2006 Library Board of Trustees meeting minutes. On a motion by Sally Robinson, seconded by Greg Curl, the Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the March meeting.

Assistant Director Carol Myers advised the Trustees of the Library’s plans to create the Emerging Technology Committee.

Robin Branstrom joined the meeting.

Finance Director Chuck Mallas reviewed the Financial Report and requested the Library Board of Trustees approve Budget Adjustments: #04-18, 04-19 and 04-19B. On a motion by Sally Robinson, seconded by Greg Curl, the Trustees unanimously approved the budget adjustments.

Director Brown presented the recommended 06-07 Budget request by the Library to Mecklenburg County.

Chair Norman requested that the September Library Board of Trustees’ meeting be moved from September 21 to September 28th.

Dr. Harden, Planning Research and Special Projects, discussed the County’s proposed budget of an additional $1.5 million for Library technology over a two-year period. In addition, Mr. Brown expressed the overwhelming acceptance of the Library’s Capital Building Budget Plan.

Ms. Norman also asked for the Trustees participation in a Board Retreat scheduled for Thursday, November 9th from 2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Director Brown discussed the Building Better Boards program, which is the non-profit board development initiative, sponsored by the Foundation for the Carolinas’ Center for Nonprofits and offered by Executive Service Corps of the Charlotte Region. Chair Norman requested that the Trustees participate in the Building Better Boards survey.

Mr. Brown also announced that Arden McLaughlin, Director of Charlotte Reads, and that program will become part of the Library organization, beginning in early June.

Assistant Director Carol Myers shared with the Trustees that the Library is in negotiations with Insignis Security Solutions, LLC to develop a scope of work plan to review Library security systemwide.

Ms. Myers also presented the Internet Policy changes. The Trustees requested that they receive “talking points” on the changes and the impact they will have on youth. Patty Norman asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the changes to the Internet Policy. On a motion by Darrel Williams, seconded by Sally Robinson, the Trustees unanimously approved the changes to the Library’s Internet Policy.

Youth Services Director Melanie Huggins provided information regarding the Triad Foundation Grant. In addition, Ms. Huggins discussed her visit and presentation to a group of international librarians gathered in Denmark. Chair Norman and the Trustees congratulated Ms. Huggins on her appointment as Director of the St. Paul Public Library and made a presentation to her, in acknowledgement of her many overall contributions to PLCMC.

Grant Officer Karen Beach elaborated on the Development Report. Chair Norman advised the Trustees regarding the plans for the Carnegie Circle member’s dinner on September 28th. (Note: The event subsequently has been moved to October 4th.)

Volunteer Coordinator Chauna Wall reported on the Friends of the Library /Volunteer Program and the Friends Retreat Planning meeting scheduled for June 3rd. Also, Ms. Wall shared with the Trustees plans for a bus trip to Raleigh on Library Day, June 7th.

Senior Library Manager Patrice Ebert discussed the Library’s involvement with the Crossroads Charlotte initiative.

Ms. Myers shared the Library’s policy regarding Meeting Room Usage relating to Book Clubs.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Charles M. Brown
Secretary to the Board