Birmingham Public Library Board Minutes

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Call To Order

• The July 19, 2022 board meeting was called to order by Willie S. Davis III at 4:305 p.m.
• Lynn Flowers-Martin provided the Invocation.

Public Voices

• A patron of the Five Points West Library shared information on suggested authors and titles to be added to the Five Points West collection.

Presentations:

• Executive Director Janine Langston presented a video highlighting new employees and employees on the move for the months of May and June.
• Langston welcomed Karnecia Williams, branch manager of the North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Williams introduced the library’s staff members. Langston also shared two videos highlighting the June 2nd Citywide Resource Fair and Women’s Health Initiative events.
• Willie S. Davis III presented a resolution to Irene Harve’s family.

Approval of Agenda

• Willie S. Davis III called for a motion to approve the Agenda.
• Yawntreshia Coleman moved to accept the Agenda.
• Kimberly Richardson seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Willie S. Davis III confirmed the motion carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

All items designated as "consent" are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion.

• Minutes of June 14, 2022
  Personnel Actions
  

• Willie S. Davis III called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
• Yolanda Hardy moved to accept the motion.
• Lynn Flowers-Martin seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Willie S. Davis III confirmed the motion carried.

Yolanda Lawson, City Attorney

• No report.

Operating Items Requiring Board Approval

Finance Report:

Damein Baity, Chief Financial Officer, presented the financial report to the board.

• Willie S. Davis III called for a motion to approve the financial report.
• Jermaine Johnson moved to accept the financial report.
• Yawntreshia Coleman seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Willie S. Davis III confirmed the motion carried.

Reports of Committee:

Advocacy, Fundraising and Development Committee

Jermaine Johnson reported on the July 19th committee meeting.Johnson shared thoughts on fundraising for the renovating/upgrading of Birmingham Public Library locations in 2023 and looking into design firms to present proposals. Johnson shared various fall events that will be occurring at the Birmingham Public Library.The Advocacy, Fundraising and Development Committee voted to recommend the approval of hosting the event, Classic Cocktails, on Monday, October 24, 2022. * Jermaine Johnson called for a motion to approve the date of Monday, October 24, 2022, for Classic Cocktails.

• Mona Lisa Morris seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Jermaine Johnson confirmed the motion carried.

The Advocacy, Fundraising and Development Committee voted to recommend the approval of hosting the second A Novel Tasting on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

• Jermaine Johnson called for a motion to approve the date of Thursday, April 6, 2023, for A Novel Tasting.

• Kimberly Richardson seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Jermaine Johnson confirmed the motion carried.

Unfinished Business:

None.

New Business:

Janine Langston recommended these hours of operation become effective immediately: North Avondale Branch Library, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Inglenook Branch Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and East Ensley Branch Library, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Willie S. Davis III called for a motion to approve the recommended hours of operation.
• Kimberly Richardson moved to accept the motion.
• Jermaine Johnson seconded the motion.
• The Board responded unanimously in favor to approve the motion.
• Willie S. Davis III confirmed the motion carried.

Executive Director's Report:

• Janine Langston shared that the 2022 Summer Reading program has been very successful. A final report will be presented at the August board meeting.
• Langston reported Birmingham Public Library experienced significant increases in the June statistics.
• Langston discussed the ways that BPL played a part and supported the 2022 World Games.
• Langston stated the BPL Mobile (bookmobile) is still at the fabricator and work is progressing.
• Langston reported that BPL Security Officer, Luvert Jones, was recognized for outstanding customer service by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Team.
• Langston shared that a Five Points West patron who spoke at the June board meeting about adding more Scottish Highland historical romance titles at BPL was contacted by two of the authors she mentioned. Both authors sent their books to Ms. Williams and to BPL.
• Langston concluded with offering condolences to the family and friends of Francine Cooper who served in the BPL Collection Management Department with over 30 years of service.

Board Member's Comments

Board members extended their gratitude to the BPL team for their dedication and hard work during the 2022 World Games and expressed excitement for the upcoming programs and events. Willie S. Davis III, Mona Lisa Morris, Lynn Flowers-Martin and Yawntreshia Coleman shared about their experiences at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition and expressed their gratitude for being able to attend.

Next Board Meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

Adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

Submitted By

Janine Langston, Executive Director