Minutes 12_5_2023Minutes of the Library Board Meeting
Date:12/05/2023
Time:7:00 AM
Location:Salina Public Library,Prescott Room
Board Members Present
Brendan Burke -President
Gerry Cox -Secretary
Crystal Stuart
Gloria Woods
Judy Nold
Lisa Mahler -Vice President
Mike Hoppock,Mayor
Helen Gregg -Treasurer -7:03
Board Members Absent
Library Staff Present
Melanie Hedgespeth,Director
Amy Adams,Assistant Director
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Salina Public Library Board was called to order at 7:00 a.m.by President Brendan Burke.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
That the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session for __20____minutes to discuss
personnel matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___7:20_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
That the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session for __10____minutes to discuss
personnel matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___730_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
That the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session for __5____minutes to discuss personnel
matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___7:35_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
That the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session __5____minutes to discuss personnel
matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___7:40_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
Also present in executive session was Amy Adams,Assistant Director
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
That the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session __5____minutes to discuss personnel
matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___7:45_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
➔Motion
Motion made by Brendan Burke
I move the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees recess into executive session __5____minutes to discuss personnel
matters pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(1).The open meeting will resume in this room at ___7:50_____.
Second:Mike Hoppock
Motion passed unanimously
Also present in the executive session was Melanie Hedgespeth,Director
The board meeting resumed after the executive session at ___7:50_____AM.
➔Motion
Motion made by Lisa Mahler
To approve for 2024 that the library director receive a 4%cost of living raise and a $4,000 bonus and retain all prior
benefits.
Second:Helen Gregg
Motion passed unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
➔Motion
Motion made by:Gerry Cox
to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 a.m.
Second:Helen Gregg
Motion passed unanimously.