June 18, 2025

Board of Trustees of Morley Library

June 18, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Morley Library was called to order at 4:30 P.M. on June 18, 2025 by Mr. Keener. The following members were present:

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

Guests:

  • Peter Swan, prospective Board member

  • John Malady, Facilities Coordinator

Minutes

The minutes of the May 21, 2025 regular Board Meeting were reviewed.

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

  • Second: Ms. Coffee seconded.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report

Ms. Norman reviewed the May Treasurer’s Report.

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

  • Second: Ms. Lipps seconded.

  • Result: Motion passed unanimously.

Medical Insurance Policy

Ms. Norman submitted a revised Medical Insurance Policy for the Board’s approval.

  • The policy reflects the Board’s decision to require all employees to contribute 15% of the cost of their health insurance premiums, effective January 1, 2026.

  • The policy also states that an employee spouse will no longer be eligible for the Library’s healthcare coverage if he or she can obtain coverage through their employer.

  • Motion: Mr. Moore moved that the policy be approved as submitted.

  • Second: Mr. Rodriguez seconded.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Staffing Update

Ms. Norman noted that three part-time positions have been posted and that responses have been very promising.

Building Update – GPD Group Proposal

  • Presenters: Jason Nolde and Dawn Gainer, GPD Group

  • Proposal: Building enhancements including new furniture, flooring, and repainting

  • Estimated Total Cost: $2.341 million

  • The Board asked questions and the presenters left the meeting at 5:30 P.M.

Board Decision:

  • The Board requested GPD Group revise the proposal to:

    1. Prioritize repainting and reflooring the entire building

    2. Replace furniture as appropriate

    3. Aim for a project cost of $1.5 million

  • Action: Director Martinez will communicate the Board’s decision to GPD Group.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Keener at 6:10 P.M.

Signatures

Kenneth Keener, President

Sandra Coffee, Secretary Pro-Tem