Library Board Minutes 2007 08-13-07 Page 1 of 2
Yorkville Public Library
Board of Trustees
August 13, 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, Dr. Joseph Gruber, Jo Ann Gryder, Barb Johnson, Carol
LaChance, Sandy Lindblom, Marilyn Vorderer, and Marianne Wilkinson.
Members absent: Beth Gambro.
Library Director Michelle Pfister and Owner's Rep Tom Lindblom were present.
Recognition of Visitors
None.
Amendments to the Agenda
None.
Minutes
There were some minor corrections to the minutes. Sandy Lindblom moved to approve
the minutes as corrected. Marianne Wilkinson seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Correspondence
None.
Public Comment
None.
Report of the Treasurer
There was some discussion on some of the items on the bill list. Gail Gaebler moved to
approve all bills in the amount of$213,416.54 and payroll in the amount of$28,675.72.
Dr. Gruber 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. 6,630
patrons came into the library in May. Circulation for May was 10,796 which is up 1,725
from last year. There were 188 new patrons and 741 items added. There was a $50
memorial for Sid Chatman from Tom and Sandy Lindblom.
City Council Liaison/Human Resource
None.
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Standing Committees
® Policy —None.
m Personnel—None.
® Community Relations—None.
Finance—None.
® Automation —None.
Unfinished Business
Old Barn Museum Display—The license agreement came back from the library
attorney. There was some discussion and suggestions for minor revisions. This will go
back to the library attorney for revisions and then to the Old Barn Museum's attorney for
review.
Extended Hours—The library will now be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Being open on Sundays in the Summer will be in next year's budget. Barb Johnson
moved to accept the extended hour plan effective September 1, 2007. Marilyn Vorderer
seconded the vote. All voted to pass with a roll call vote.
Exam Proctoring Policy—There was some discussion on the fees for this service and
who would be using this service. Dr. Joe Gruber moved to approve the Exam Proctoring
Policy with the fees being $5 for residents and $25 for non-residents. Carol Lachance
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Building Update - Tom Lindblom reported what had been happening with the new
building and with the Historical Wing remodel. He also brought forward the bid results
for the window replacements in the Historical Wing. The low bidder was National Glass
Solutions, Inc. at $59,830. Dr. Joe Gruber moved to accept the bid from National Glass
Solutions in the amount of$59,830. Barb Johnson seconded the motion. All voted to
pass with a roll call vote.
New Business
Library Subscription Cards —There was some discussion on what the fee for an
average home in Yorkville would pay on their tax bill for the library. Marilyn Vorderer
moved to raise the subscription card fee to $150 effective immediately. Carol Lachance
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Per Capita Grant—The grant is completed and ready for the needed signatures. The
grant, if it is awarded, will be used for things like new books, DVDs, Audio materials,
and children's programs.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert.