Library Board Minutes 1991 09-09-91YORKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1991
I. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Yorkville Public Library Board
was called to order by President Mary Pat Storm at 7:10 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL: Present: Bown, Evans, Johnson, Kimes, Munson, and Storm.
Others present: Robert Jackson, Delene Drew, and Cliff Jahp
An executive session was listed on the agenda, but the board decided
instead hold a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, September 23 at
the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. to discuss setting goals for the library and
the director.
III. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Bown moved, Johnson, seconded to
approve the minutes of the August meeting as presented.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT: In the absence of the treasurer, the report was
given by Jackson. Bown moved to approve the financial statement, seconded
by Evans. Passed by voice vote. Bown also moved to accept the bills for
payment, seconded by Johnson. ROLL CALL (YES):Bown,Evans, Johnson, Kimes,
Munson, and Storm. Motion carried 6-0.
V. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: The Director presented his report and highlighted
that he will be giving a book program at Hillside.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE: It was brought to the board's attention that Delene
has sent a letter pertaining to the per capita grant explaining the
differences.
VII.COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public relations:The Homecoming "float" will be
a costume contest, where anyone may enter dressed as their favorite book
character. RJ will contact a couple of people to judge, and the library
will purchase a $20 gift certificate to a book store. Dick will be in
charge of some signs for the kids to carry, and Sue will make a banner
with the library's name.
Evans moved that we spend $20.00 to get a gift certificate, seconded
by Bown. ROLL CALL (YES):Bown,Evans, Johnson, Kimes, Munson, and Storm.
Motion carried 6-0.
Policy committee: Meeting was set for Sunday, September 29th at 6:30 P.M.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS:Evans spoke at the Teachers Institute in August about
the Intergenerational grant and felt that it was well received.
IX. NEW BUSINESS: Kimes was appointed to the High School Study Committee.
Johnson moved that with no further business to come before the meeting,
the meeting be adjourned. Voice Vote: approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:18
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Kimes
Secretary