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Conference staff said wedding rental income is deposited to a special revenue fund dedicated to facility upkeep; increasing fees or adding a fine for rule violations (for example, red wine) were suggested as potential mitigations. Staff recommended either pausing weddings until the courtyard is finished, hiring temporary or contracted event staff if weddings continue, or adjusting fees to cover staffing costs. The board agreed to place the topic on the June agenda for a fuller presentation with data on revenue, net income after overtime/security, and comparable venue pricing.

No final decision to end or continue weddings was made at the meeting; members asked staff to prepare a cost‑benefit analysis and alternatives for the June meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/20/25 Nashville Public Library Board","oneSentenceSummary","Library conference center staff and board members discussed discontinuing wedding events because of staffing strain, security costs, and disruption to library operations; the board put the issue on the June agenda for fuller review.","taxTitle","Public Library Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69332,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234432,"Board selects artists and advances courtyard design process after local charrette",115,1101000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee&start=1101&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee/thumbnail_1101000.jpg","/articles/6234432/Tennessee/Board-selects-artists-and-advances-courtyard-design-process-after-local-charrette","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234432-343a98b086921b250da998422c258acf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181855&Signature=mlZlDZKDXJmwYrqD8-dPeIXCi828xlfAJhWxuPJOtjFUIKFdDmHnUfwRqb6jHW3C5v18nVj52apoFPHTjeZ6VSVFedLVEC2woUn1G47c61T6URjBcsRH3GPQ91uSdW9jA-pWG3nbU49-LNpgD8T8vSSy7LJ-~uu~wNJNadUfC4LFTfVAVrYOOcy0cm3LPwlqrrQ~YWrp274tjesDUkk5Ydf0lukMg8cdLh1L452992gz-hHby7-KQou9iZw6ooAlGmLfkjvP1wHT6A99j0htcEXXManbevZ3HrI~Id-47Fo0z9l1rSPjPL2zHsx8LcrcmwilA4QKk7xcFdZXdqVCow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Library Board voted to move forward with a set of artists for the library courtyard project after a recent local charrette. Board members who attended the charrette said the artists visited Nashville, met staff, and sought local input before preparing final designs.

Director Terry Luke and other board members noted the selection process included multiple steps and oversight; several artists had proposed work with different cost and longevity tradeoffs. Luke said some proposals asked for roughly $500,000 for works designed to last a decade, and that maintenance and how the artwork would provide shade were central considerations.

Board members praised project manager Susan for weekly coordination and credited the charrette for producing a design process that engaged staff and community members. The board approved a motion to move forward with the artists selected at the charrette and asked staff to return with updated designs and cost estimates.

No final design or contract award was approved at the meeting; board members emphasized the need to balance aesthetics, maintenance costs, and integration with the building and courtyard reconstruction timeline.","The board approved moving forward with artists for a library courtyard project after a local design charrette; final designs remain pending and the board discussed maintenance, shade, and budget considerations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234437,"Public Library Board elects chair, vice chair and secretary for upcoming year",196,2099000,2295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee&start=2099&end=2295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee/thumbnail_2099000.jpg","/articles/6234437/Tennessee/Public-Library-Board-elects-chair-vice-chair-and-secretary-for-upcoming-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234437-beef98b16d44bbd0f0de8b69dba63fb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181855&Signature=n-BCtDKzczG6vq4PXgx4KK6f06GCBZV5mKAk4BykqN1EdvotaBPK6CKeL1Ogv-ptfxDO6mGCNBIKtuE0Td7PboME0Kc0t57VDCrEsyFRWMV5Pq3bhIIhynNs42DSEEGfCLEJjuAJqFhMbVxuEyEo2g3PsRe5Kn-RiCHVWX7EWmy~nn561MWB2Q4ezHt2ndWYnhV35-BsFtiiqWi75XHt799bc-ZDgANJ3Bw5JR80sVHt3-AOr14vkS9YTn0lygyAYdVebU9JjdOp5kNwfzOETvKBoQRojdQhA4bBEyJpqm8xtrBJK3DSBHZ6XjPXwHud4jlnnYvkESQHZbRqmBUK5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Library Board completed its officer elections for the term beginning July 1. Board members nominated and approved Joyce to serve as chair and Katie Varney as vice chair. The board also nominated and approved a member for secretary; the transcript identifies the nomination and a voice vote approving the slate.

Board members explained the timing: elections are effective July 1 and the board scheduled the vote now to avoid quorum issues in June. Several members spoke in favor of keeping continuity, and nominations were made and seconded from the floor. Votes were taken by voice and recorded as “aye.”

Members also discussed the time commitment required of officers and noted the need to confirm availability with nominating members’ employers. The board did not identify any formal contested ballots in the transcript; results were agreed by voice vote.","The board elected Joyce to continue as chair, Katie Varney as vice chair and approved a secretary; the elections take effect July 1 and fulfill the board’s requirement to set officers before that date.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234442,"Board approves $1.53 million in after‑school contracts; $153,600 in summer amendments added",704,4374000,5078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee&start=4374&end=5078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee/thumbnail_4374000.jpg","/articles/6234442/Tennessee/Board-approves-153-million-in-afterschool-contracts-153600-in-summer-amendments-added","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234442-3895ded8c4e285adb1948b79551f4417/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181855&Signature=dEyJma-kzMT7kReCJgr8ljFnLYkvn6D8-whx2~-a6CjiyR1Z6ptkFap-L1wxJ-VlXXec-rSHIMmTN6F1F2-rbmu7JW2GNod5dB2WQJLfFbuYqAfjtWdx036Cxlju9IHrL8~UAYD7B-09isuwlU9J2K9znroIYnaSiJK72vS43K~Ey2u15U0PSVuuYgsxvx3-M6IvI2xWHFPkYLUqUd9zVaO26xTz5SOHrB3wBcAFMltch1qzRmIT7Aal5l1im8c8hLU2XwV6CrBf8n9Y9pUBQiHAhUgLnXpMOIF2u88QLteQkT7PM5U3Oxq2UiDUowQE6oFaLx9yBqkG85dxHVpZxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Library Board approved funding for after‑school and summer programs in fiscal year 2026, awarding $1,529,250 to 12 organizations to operate after‑school and summer slots. The board also approved contract amendments totaling $153,600 to extend June camp programming at three public‑housing sites.

Anna Hara Tunian, who introduced the items as a lead for the youth programming office, said the 12 organizations will provide 560 after‑school slots and 305 summer slots through the contracts she presented. In total for FY26, the full program portfolio will fund 23 organizations operating at 56 sites and serving children from 62 schools, with a combined allocation of about $4.1 million.

Board members asked about child‑safety safeguards and oversight. Tunian and staff described required background checks, mandatory training in positive youth development, site visits, external assessors that review program quality, and contract insurance requirements including general liability and molestation coverage. Tunian said transportation for afternoon drops is embedded in the contracts and that the city pays other bus costs directly to Metro Public Schools.

The amendments add $153,600 to extend June summer camps in three public‑housing communities: Preston Taylor Apartments (Black Lemonade), Sudicor Apartments (Aspiring Youth Enrichment Services) and Henry Hale Apartments (Bethlehem Center). The three extensions will serve an additional approximately 120 slots across month‑long, five‑day camps in June 2025, Tunian said.

Board members moved and seconded the two separate approvals. Both the contract awards of $1,529,250 and the $153,600 amendment carried on voice votes.","The board approved new after‑school and summer program contracts totaling $1,529,250 for FY26 and a $153,600 contract amendment to extend June camps at three public‑housing sites.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234446,"Library board sets permanent director salary retroactive to start date; budget updates included",1663,2579000,4242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee&start=2579&end=4242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411254-2edd983afc26be9446ebf4771ae78dee/thumbnail_2579000.jpg","/articles/6234446/Tennessee/Library-board-sets-permanent-director-salary-retroactive-to-start-date-budget-updates-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234446-1c7c2a30506f369285037ef968bef192/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181855&Signature=Zegu-xBYSaScn5oxByCbQJglSMaT9ItVHwDmwpwJvPdkBE9vuXUDn5rWvnrxAKSK25MH-Jd0n9DWfJHPGe5clrk8BWQg8ApiakSRS9ogjbZiJYLl7Qj8NoXJY7rA9N6Tj3-NyXRv1~8FYBPwakW8VqgmDSIBgIAx2vRSHiqsA~OlPo6j7nwDnTi8ZFTQCJ9i2gnzgj7N3Hu~JuEkxmpWHxLlV1xp1dJwq5OzQMp7iM23fwEXtMsY5PzpBokczyaAJwa2U8HnefK4EaKgHLBakOZRUUxRBMpSZmNG6kNE0u0TzAW-pDg0lLSBBL5mEzjM7kBiL5RdgECZNp4mAHcrEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Library Board voted to set Terry Luke’s permanent salary at $192,000, retroactive to the date she became library director. The board also discussed vacation time, an ongoing Mercer pay-study for Metro, and recent budget developments that affect the library’s technology and staffing needs.

The board’s vote to make the salary change retroactive followed discussion of Metro’s broader compensation changes and a consultant study. Susan (Finance staff) told the board, “It’s about a 9.3% increase.” The board approved the salary motion by voice vote.

Board members said the decision was time-sensitive because Metro is changing its director pay structure and rolling a new pay plan into effect July 1. Sherry (Metro HR) explained the change will move department heads into a new set of pay grades and that the salary the board sets now will affect how the library director is slotted under Metro’s plan.

The board also reviewed several budget items mentioned by Director Terry Luke. Luke told members the mayor recommended most of the library’s budget requests and that the board had learned the library would receive a third allocation of “4% funds.” Library IT staff Larry and finance staff worked with administration to make space in the budget: the administration is recommending $400,000 of the current allocation for server replacements, with an anticipated $350,000 in a forthcoming allocation to complete an estimated $750,000 replacement need.

Board members debated whether to resolve the director’s vacation accrual now or delay. Luke and several board members noted she had more vacation at a previous job and the board discussed restoring additional weeks; members agreed to continue that discussion at a later meeting so HR could supply comparable data.

Separately, Luke reported two bookmobile positions were not included in the recommended budget and are currently funded through foundation and Dollar General support; the board noted this gap for future consideration.

The board asked staff to document the salary decision in the minutes for Central HR processing. No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; the motion passed on a voice vote.","The Public Library Board voted to set Terry Luke’s permanent salary at $192,000, retroactive to the date she became director, and discussed related budget items including server replacement funding and vacant bookmobile positions.","actionData","errors"]

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Board to consider pausing library weddings after staff raise operational concerns

Board selects artists and advances courtyard design process after local charrette

Public Library Board elects chair, vice chair and secretary for upcoming year

Board approves $1.53 million in after‑school contracts; $153,600 in summer amendments added

Library board sets permanent director salary retroactive to start date; budget updates included