May 21, 2025

Board of Trustees of Morley Library

May 21, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Morley Library was called to order at 4:30 P.M. on May 21, 2025 by Mr. Keener. The following members were present:

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

Guest: Mr. Peter Swan, prospective Board member, also attended.

Minutes

The minutes of the April 16, 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 April Treasurer’s Report.

  • Motion: Ms. Coffee moved that the report be accepted.

  • Second: Mr. Rodriguez seconded.

  • Result: Motion passed unanimously.

Employee Health Insurance Policy

Ms. Norman reviewed the data presented at the previous meeting regarding the monthly financial impact on employees if the grandfather clause regarding health insurance payments ended.

  • She reminded the Board that a decision needed to be made to allow employees time to examine their options prior to open enrollment in the fall.

  • After discussion, the Board decided to change the employee contribution policy: all employees will pay 15% of the cost of their medical insurance, including any dependents, effective January 1, 2026.

  • Ms. Norman will rewrite the policy regarding employee contributions and present it at the June meeting for formal Board approval.

Library Facilities

Director Martinez reported:

  • The library parking lot will be resurfaced and restriped over the Memorial Day weekend.

  • The contractor has been reminded to ensure that the layout and sizes of parking spaces are appropriate for today’s vehicles.

Board Development

Director Martinez stated that she had held preliminary discussions with Ragan Snead of NEORLS regarding formal Board development training.

  • She asked members for their thoughts regarding topics to be covered.

  • A follow-up email will be sent to obtain member feedback.

Gifts

Director Martinez noted that the following gifts had been received as part of the total $125,000 Library anniversary gift from the Cleveland Foundation and Morley Family Descendants:

  • $40,000 from the Cleveland Foundation

  • $10,500 from David and Ann Morley

  • $7,500 from the Andrew and Becky Morley Family Fund

  • Motion: Ms. Coffee moved that the gifts be accepted with gratitude.

  • Second: Ms. Lipps seconded.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

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

Signatures

Kenneth Keener, President

Sandra Coffee, Secretary Pro-Tem