Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees members on Oct. 30 authorized Library Director Jeff to execute the necessary documentation to add three facilities classifications — library caretaker, library assistant caretaker and delivery driver — to the library's bargaining unit.

Library Director Jeff told trustees the packet included a memo explaining the request and said most library employees are already represented by the bargaining unit; facilities-related positions had historically not been included. He said the change "would formally add 3 positions in the marketing unit that is the caretaker, the assistant caretaker, and the delivery driver," and that the city requested the special meeting because of the urgency to finalize and file the paperwork.

Jeff said two positions will remain outside the unit: the administrative assistant and the library substitute position, which he described as a five-hour role. He also told the board that any budget impact would be limited and primarily related to shift differentials for facilities staff working outside regular hours.

An unnamed union representative said the union had "been in discussions with the city, and we've talked about this arrangement, and we're on board with that. We're, you know, pleased to have these employees become a part of the union," according to the meeting record.

A motion to "authorize the library director to execute any necessary documentation to add employees holding the classifications of library caretaker, library assistant caretaker and delivery driver to [the bargaining unit]" was made and seconded. At roll call Honey, Michael, Joe, Shelley and Malvika were recorded voting yes; Jerry was recorded as absent. The presiding member announced the motion passed.

The board packet included a copy of the side letter described by the director; the meeting record indicates the director is authorized to sign the letter and complete necessary filings with the city and relevant labor authorities. With no further business, the board adjourned.

The vote authorizes the director to complete procedural paperwork to expand the bargaining unit; it does not record collective-bargaining terms, wage changes or the union contract language itself, which would remain subject to separate negotiations and filings.