HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2020 Library Board Meeting MinutesMinutes of Meeting: Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees
Monday, August 17, 2020
The meeting was he ld in the Giddens Room at the Fairhope Public Library. Martin Lanaux called the
meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Also in attendance were Dan Stankoski, Tamara Dean, Jimmy Conyers and
Alison Knight.
The June 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes, Monthly Statistical Reports, Emp loyee Reports and Financ ial
Statements were reviewed and approved with all voting in favor.
Tamara Dean suggested that Fairhope Public Library programs and meeting rooms resume to pre Covid -
19 policies starting January 1, 2021. No vote was taken at this time.
Tamara Dean reported that Dexter Lowry, Jasmine Hodges had resigned from the library. Cindy Davis
was hired as a Circulation Technician and Anna Wheeler was h i red to replace Grace Parrish. The
Fairhope Public Library is currently advertising for a Reference Technician and an Administrative
Assistant position.
Tamara Dean presented a COVID -19 Employee Policy that was developed with Anne Laurie McLurken, a
Human Resources attorney at The Kul lman Firm . It offers guidelines for Fa i rhope Public Library
employees who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Tamara Dean said that BBVA was issuing a new debit and credit card to the Fairhope Public Library.
These accounts wi ll be moved to a corporate account.
Tamara Dean reported that she is working with City of Fairhope attorney Marcus McDowell on
developing Artic les of Incorporation for the Fa irhope Public Library.
Tamara Dean presented 2020-2021 Holidays for the Fairhope Public Library.
Veterans Day; Wednesday, Novembe r 11, 2020
Thanksgiving; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 26, 27, 28, 2020
Christmas; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, December 24, 25 26, 2020
New Year's Eve; Thursday December 24, 2020
New Year's Day; Friday, January 1, 2021
Martin Luther Ki ng, Jr. Day; Monday, January 18, 2021
Arts & Crafts Festival; Friday, Saturday, March 19, 20, 2021
Memorial Day; Monday, May 31, 2021
Independence Day; Friday, July 2, 2021, Saturday, July 3, 2021
Labor Day; Monday, September 6, 2021
The Holiday were reviewed and approved with all voting in favor.
Tamara Dean presented an RSA resolution which would provide Tier 1 benefits to Tier 2 plan members.
This change wi ll have an impact on contribution rates. Tamara feels that this will be benefic ial to Tier 2
staff members and recommended the Board vote to approve the change. Alison Knight gave a report on
the January 27, 2020 meeting where RSA representatives explained the benefits to the staff. At that
time it was a requirement that in order for Tier 2 plan members to receive Tier 1 benefits by increasing
their contribution rate, it was also necessary for Tier 1 members to increase their contri bution rates.
Tamara Dean repo rted that this is no longer a requirement and recommended raising Tier .2 plan
member's contribution rates only. Th e board approved with al l voting in favor.
Tamara Dean asked whether or not to proceed w ith the design team on the 2nd floor project which was
put on hold in June. Alison Kn ight recommended wa iting until after the mun i ci pal election on August 25.
Tamara Dean reported that she was having plates made for donors Law rence and Weise.
Tamara Dean asked whether the Fairhope Public Lib rary shou ld proceed with a Literary Landmark for
Eugene Walter. Martin Lanaux recommended that the library move forward.
With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM. The next Library Board
meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
Respectfu lly submitted by Alison Knight