April 16, 2025

Board of Trustees of Morley Library

April 16, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Morley Library was called to order at 4:45 P.M. on April 16, 2025 by Mr. Keener. The following members were present:

Mr. Keener, Ms. Lipps, Mr. Moore, Mr. Rodriguez, Dir. Martinez, Ms. Norman

Minutes

The minutes of the March 19, 2025 regular Board Meeting were reviewed.

  • Motion: Ms. Lipps moved that the minutes be approved.

  • Second: Mr. Rodriguez seconded.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report

Ms. Norman reviewed the March Treasurer’s Report.

  • Motion: Mr. Moore moved that the report be accepted.

  • Second: Mr. Rodriguez seconded.

  • Result: Motion passed unanimously.

Health Insurance Discussion

Ms. Norman presented data illustrating the monthly financial impact on employees if the grandfather clause regarding health insurance payments ended.

  • She asked the Library’s insurance consultant (Mark Samar) to clarify the impact on the Library’s insurance plan under various scenarios.

  • Ms. Norman reminded the Board that a decision should be made soon to allow employees time to review options prior to open enrollment in the fall.

State Budget & Legislative Updates

Director Martinez reviewed the Ohio Library Council fact sheet regarding the State biennium budget.

  • Changes to library funding are being proposed by some Ohio legislators.

  • Library leaders are being asked to contact their representatives in Columbus regarding these proposals.

Board Vacancies

Mr. Rodriguez asked about procedures for filling the two Board vacancies.

  • Director Martinez explained the process.

  • Mr. Keener and a Board committee will interview potential candidates and make a recommendation to the appointing authority.

Board Development Training

Director Martinez noted that periodic formal Board development training is considered a “best practice” for non-profit and similar organizations.

  • NEORLS can conduct this training.

  • The Board was asked to consider appropriate times to schedule sessions.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Keener at 5:30 P.M.

Signatures

Kenneth Keener, President

Marietta Lipps, Secretary Pro-Tem