Library Board Minutes 2007 04-09-07 APPROVED
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Yorkville Public Library
Board of Trustees
April 9, 2007
7:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Jo Ann Gryder.
Roll Call
Members present: Gail Gaebler, Beth Gambro, Jo Ann Gryder, Carol LaChance, Sandy
Lindblom,Marilyn Vorderer, and Marianne Wilkinson.
Members absent: Dr. Joseph Gruber, and Barb Johnson.
Library Director Michelle Pfister and Owner's Rep Tom Lindblom were present.
Recognition of Visitors
Alderman Jason Leslie, City Council Liaison
Amendments to the Agenda
Under Unfinished Business, add Building Update.
Minutes
Sandy Lindblom moved to approve the minutes. Gail Gaebler seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
Correspondence
There was a letter stating the Library was awarded the per capita grant in the amount of
$13,708.09. There was a note from Eve Kirk congratulating the Board on the new library
and a note from Sara, the Director at the Oswego Library thanking Michelle for the tour.
Public Comment
None.
Report of the Treasurer
There was some discussion on some of the items on the bill list. Beth Gambro moved to
approve all bills and payroll. Carol LaChance seconded the motion. All voted to pass
with a roll call vote.
Report of the Library Director
Michelle Pfister reported what had been happening in the library the past month.
There is now a patron count that has been added to Michelle's report. There were 7,410
patrons that came to the library in March.
The tables and chairs were ordered for the meeting room, and the bill will be on the next
bill list. There will also be a line item added to the budget for the meeting room.
Michelle stated that there will be an increase on the subscription cards. She thought the
increase would be between$20 and$40.
There was discussion on taking inventory. Jason Leslie suggested taking a digital video
with audio commentary of the library.
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City Council Liaison/Human Resource
Alderman Leslie just said that if there was anything he could do to help, to let him know.
Standing Committees
• Policy—None.
• Personnel—The committee needs to meet for Michelle Pfister's annual review.
• Community Relations—None.
• Finance—None.
• Automation—None.
Unfinished Business
Building Update Tom Lindblom reported on what has been happening with the
addition.
There was a proposal from Artlip to replace 2 furnaces in the"Historic Wing". Tom will
get 2"d and Yd proposals.
There was a proposal from Henry Bros. for construction management to replace the
siding and windows. Marilyn Vorderer moved to approve Henry Bros. proposal for
siding and windows as presented. Carol LaChance seconded the motion. All voted to
pass with a roll call vote.
New Business
Coin and Bill Operator for Copy Machine - This will cost $1,895. It can come out of
automation. The copy machine on the Is` floor that is near the children's reference desk
can not be seen from the circulation desk.
There was brief discussion on the Public notices. Sandy Lindblom moved to approve the
public notices as presented. Marilyn Vorderer seconded the motion. All were in favor.
There was discussion about a Treasurer. There must be a Treasurer on the Board. A
person can be hired to handle the bills and budget. This will come back next month.
Officer nominations will be in June and elections will be in July.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert.