Attending:

• Michael Jefferis, Chairperson
• Karen LaCorte-Nies, Vice Chairperson
• J.P. Gellermann, Secretary & Treasurer
• Veronica Ettel
• Heidi Hugh
• Nancy McKibben
• Maggie Paluch
• Cheryl Morales, Executive Director
• Martha Frenchek, Recording Secretary
• David McMurrin, LDAC Liaison

1. Call to Order:
   Mike Jefferis, Chairperson called the Board Meeting to order at 3:41 pm.
2. Roll Call:
   Martha Frenchek conducted Roll Call.
   Present: Mike Jefferis, Karen LaCorte-Nies, J.P. Gellermann, Veronica Ettel, Heidi Hugh, Nancy McKibben, Maggie Paluch, Cheryl Morales, Martha Frenchek. A quorum was represented.
   Guests: Nancy Meyer, Esq., & Rosa Rodriguez, Manager, Deaf Literacy Center
3. Minutes from January 29, 2025 Board Meeting were accepted as presented.
   (Ettel/LaCorte-Nies)
4. Monthly Financial Committee Report:
   1. Level Four Management Report: November/December 2024
   2. PDR Account Financial Statement: November/December 2024
      LaCorte-Nies commented that all reports are on track. Ryan Brace Financial Advisor from Level 4 was present to discuss the PPLC investment portfolio. Jefferis remarked that he is pleased with the committee’s oversight on the PPLC finances. 
5. Correspondence: None
6. Executive Director’s Report – Cheryl Morales
   1. Building/Admin.
      1. Indoor LED lighting upgrades in the building
      2. Continued collaboration with the LDAC committee on Public Service Policies
         and eContent planning
   2. Countywide Services / Member Libraries
      1. DLC and TBL reports included in the Agenda packet
      2. 4.7.25 Onboarding new Countywide Services Manager
   3. Executive Director Activities:
      1. 2.8 Scripps Spelling Bee & Reading with the Rays- At Lealman Exchange
      2. 2.10 Gulf Beaches Public Library reopened
      3. 2.20-22 S.P.I.F.F.S. Annual Festival-Pinellas Park
      4. 2.28-3.11 Legislative Library Day
      5. 3.2 East Lake Library Capital Campaign event for building expansion project
      6. 3.12 National Library Delivery Group meeting (New)
      7. 3.20 New PPLC Board Member Orientation (Heidi Hugh)
      8. 3.24 OMB Budget Planning with Director and others
   4. Upcoming:
      1. 4.10 Safety Harbor Library- Ribbon cutting for New Story
      2. 4.22 BOCC Appointment of new PPLC Board Member
      3. 4.26 Clearwater Lions-Vision Care recycling work group
      4. 5.1 BOCC PPLC Annual Budget presentation
7. Old Business:
   1. Annual Performance Evaluation Committee Update
      The committee will meet on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jefferis commented will need another volunteer to fill the vacancy.
8. New Business:
   1. Annual Florida Government in the Sunshine presentation – Nancy Meyer, Esq.
      Meyer noted that there have been no changes and provided an overview of the Sunshine Laws and public records.
   2. Spotlight: PPLC’s Deaf Literacy Center -Rosa Rodriguez Rodriguez discussed the origins of the Deaf Literacy Center (DLC) and their emphasis on community involvement needs. DLC activities raise awareness in the community by connecting families with services and facilitating connections among family members. Rodriguez stated that they provide services by using volunteers, partners, and the community -the most beneficial resource.
   3. Policy Review Morales presented a revised PPLC Donor Policy. After review, the Board unanimously approved the updated policy (McKibben/Hugh).
9. LDAC Report -David McMurrin January 13 meeting:
   1. Presentation by Andy Bucher, Overdrive Account Manager, on Advantage Plus Accounts and a cost per use model.
   2. LDAC moved the cutoff date to 1.31.25 for Hurricane damaged items.
10. Announcements/Miscellaneous: Current events discussed.
11. Public Comments: None
12. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned@ 5:20 pm (Paluch/Gellermann)

The next regular board meeting: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at PPLC @3:30 pm.
Submitted by Mart a Frenchek, Office Assistant