Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees

Indianapolis Public Library Board
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Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
6:30 p.m. EDT

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198 S Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46231 Indianapolis, IN 46231 (Directions)

Wayne Library Branch

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

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Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Monica Breedlove

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

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Live reporting by Breone Dupree

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine
Hi everyone, I’ll be live tweeting the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30pm for #IndyDocumenters. Media Partners: @indydocumenters @mirrorindy

05:23 PM Oct 28, 2024 CDT

Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 2/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy The board meeting agenda can be found here: indypl.org/about-the-libr…
indypl.org/about-the-libr…
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 3/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy You can find the current list of board members here: indypl.org/about-the-libr…
indypl.org/about-the-libr…
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 4/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Meeting Start: 6:30 PM
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy President Tribble opened the meeting giving praise to the Wayne community and library for hosting tonight's meeting. The food pantry is shining star of the branch.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 6/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Branch Manager's Report is being presented by Ms. Melinda Mullican, Wayne Branch Manager. Here is a video talking about staffing and the population served.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 7/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Slides from the Manager's Report
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Branch Manager's Report by Ms. Melinda Mullican
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 9/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Dr. Palacio asked how many students does the branch see? 100+ students throughout the day in different age groups was Mullican's response.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 10/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Teen programs include DND every other week. There are craft workshops as well. Mullican couldn't give an exact number of teen programs, but that teen engagement is a focus of the Wayne Branch.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 11/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy There were 30 hotspots in the branch with 10 available. That's due to breaks and those that don't get returned.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 12/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Public Comments from Gunn on the library's learning program success.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 13/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Public Comment - Torres speaks on the impact of the social worker on library patrons as she leaves her post with the library. He recounts many of stories of her going above and beyond for patrons and their reliance on Yanna McGraw, the 1st social worker in IndyPL history.
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting, September 23, 2024 motioned, second and carries unanimously
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Finance Committee (Dr. Patricia A. Payne, Chair; Dr. Luis A. Palacio, Dr. Eugene G. White) a. Report of the Treasurer - September 2024
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 16/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy That motion carried. Next upResolution 66 - 2024 (Transfer Between Classifications and Accounts)
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 17/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Resolution 67 - 2024 (Data Axle Reference Solution Subscription Database Renewal). The database provides many services one of which provides market data for those going into business and want to see what's happening with their competitors.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 18/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee (Mr. Raymond J. Biederman, Chair; Dr. Luis A. Palacio, Dr. Patricia A. Payne) a. Resolution 68 - 2024 (Approval of Additional Payments to Employees for Year End). This is a nice bonus for the holidays for employees!
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 19/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Motion passes unanimously. Resolution 69 - 2024 (Good Wages Initiative Increase - Pay Grades 1-6)
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 20/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy I love this for the staff! Everyone wants a raise, but this organization is making it happen!
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 21/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Motion carries unanimously!! ❤️
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Facilities Committee (Dr. Eugene G. White, Chair; Dr. Khaula Murtahda, Dr. Lisa Riolo) a. Resolution 70 - 2024 (Approval to Award a Construction Services Contract for the Library Services Center Conference Room 221 Renovation Project) tabled due to XBE concerns.
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy b. Resolution 71 - 2024 (Authorization to Execute teh First Amendment to Agreement and Declaration of Easements Between Fort Harrison Reuse Authority and Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library)
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Motion carries unanimously
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy c. Resolution 72 - 2024 (Approval to Execute the First Amendment to the Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement Between the Skillman Corporation and Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library for Safety and Acoustic Improvements at the Fort Ben Branch Library)
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 26/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Additional slides on this resolution
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 27/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy $900-950k was saved from the prior budget to fund this phase. Minimal demolition will be involved. Air quality will be maintained with stringent steps for filtration. These answers were promoted by questions from Palacio. There won't be any upgrades to book drop drive-up.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 28/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy There is no guarantee these upgrades will affect the acoustics, but the discussion and testing have led to the changes going forward. Color scheme is still up for conversation.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 29/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy President Tribble believes it's important that we get more assurance that results are worth the money spent and we possibly have some performance measures in place if possible.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 30/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy This resolution is getting the most scrutiny and you may be able to guess why based on the budget and no true way to figure out the success of the project.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 31/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy You can watch along here: youtube.com/live/K9pbSDq1P…
youtube.com/live/K9pbSDq1P…
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 32/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Resolution 72 - 2024 has been tabled unanimously until it's resent to the board by the committee.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 33/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy d. Resolution 73 - 2024 (Approval to Award a Purchase Order for the Central Library 2 East Circulation Desk Furniture Project). This is a 100% XBE and will be complete in Q1 2025.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 34/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy Resolution 73-2024 carries unanimously. Thanks to Parsons for his time answering and attempting to answer some very difficult questions.
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 35/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy 9. Library Foundation Update
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 37/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy More CEO updates
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy c. Quarterly Statistical Update - Quarter 3 2024
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy b. Confirming Resolution - Resolution Regarding Finances, Personnel and Travel (74 - 2024) unanimously passed
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@indydocumenters @mirrorindy 12. New Business No new business
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 44/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy 13. Future Agenda items - This time is made available for discussion items not on the Agenda which are of interest to Library Board Members and the opportunity to suggest items to be included on future Library Board Meeting Agendas. Items suggested for November 2024 are:..
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 45/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy .. Dr. Murtadha wants to revisit the social work discussion in the next minute based on the importance and impact of McGraw
Bréone L Dupree, MSA @Dupreezine 46/46
@indydocumenters @mirrorindy 14. Notice of Special Meetings - N/A 15. Notice of Next Regular Meeting - Monday, November 25, 2024, at the InfoZone Branch, 3000 North Meridian Street, at 6:30 p.m. 16. Adjournment: 9:01 PM
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Agency Information

Indianapolis Public Library Board

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www.indypl.org

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The Indianapolis Public Library Board’s governing body consists of seven Board of Trustees members serving 4-year terms, including:

  • 2 appointed by the Indianapolis City-County Council
  • 3 appointed by the Marion County Board of Commissioners
  • 2 appointed by Indianapolis Public Schools

Board of Trustees

  • Hope C. Tribble, President
  • Raymond J. Biederman, Vice President
  • Dr. Patricia A. Payne, Secretary
  • Dr. Khaula Murtadha
  • Dr. Luis A. Palacio
  • Dr. Eugene G. White

Find the meetings live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndyPL

Find Documenters coverage of past commission meetings here: https://indianapolis-in.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=796

Library Board Committee Meetings take place at the Library Services Center, Room 226

*Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in January, May, and October.

Finance Committee meetings will be at 10 a.m. Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee meetings will be at 11:30 a.m. Facilities Committee meetings will be at 1 p.m.

Committee meetings are not streamed.

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