Library Board Minutes 1995 08-14-958/14/95
Minutes of Yorkville Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present included: Michelle
Graff, Cliff Jahp, Carol LaChance, Gail Gaebler, Wanda Ohare, Richard Sticka, Russ
Walter, Tom Viemont. Acting Library Director Pfister and Incoming Library Director
Diane Gebhardt were also present. City Liaison Prohaska arrived late. Rebecca
Lessmeister was absent.
Minutes: Jahp recommended changing "close floor" to "close nominations" under
old business. Under old business, it was noted that "their" was misspelled, replace with
there". Jahp moved the minutes be approved with the noted changes. Ohare seconded.
V/V. Carried.
Correspondence: Beecher Nutrition Center sent the library a note in appreciation
of support of their programs in recent years.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Jahp presented the bills for payment. There were
questions as to the accuracy of certain line items in the budget report. Bonding of the
treasurer and director was discussed. Bonds can pass to new officers by name change
without further paperwork. The cost of the bonds was previously paid by the city from
PPRT. As we have no funds budgeted, we would like the city to pay it this year. Jahp
will discuss the issue further with Kim at the city.
Librarian's Report: Acting Director Pfister noted circulation was up 633 units
over July 1994, a significant increase. The Summer Reading Program has worked out
well. Programs presented by staff members were popular with story hour attendees.
City Council Liaison: Art Prohaska brought up the resolution to create a building
and expansion fund. These dollars were commingled with the city general fund.
Gaebler moved the resolution be approved with certain typographical errors corrected.
Ohare seconded. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Since the library is now billed for
items previously paid from PPRT, the board requests notice as to what bills will be due.
Standing Committee Reports:
Policy: Chairperson Ohare requested committee members review the
revised policy. Michelle Pfister's staff was commended for consolidating and
computerizing the policy into a more workable format. No other committee reports.
Old Business:
Automation: Childrens' collection has been completely barcoded. Adult
fiction underway.
Citizen Survey: A paper questionnaire will be offered at Hometown Days.
Respondents will be eligible to win a free book. Two books will be give away each day.
The questionnaire will also be available one week prior to and following Hometown
Days. It will close 9/4.
Parking Ordinance: The library lot is for library patrons only. The city
will be posting a sign soon indicating violators of this policy can be towed at their
expense.
Hometown Days: Our participation at Hometown Days includes:
drawings, book walks, and book bags. A free family library card(value $200) will be
awarded to one out of town recipient. Volunteers are still needed to work the booth.
Contact the library director to sign up.
Insurance: Bill Detmeyer will appraise and inspect the building. After we
have a better idea of its value we'll pursue the matter with Jack Magnuson. Inventory of
contents needs to be updated.
Power Bill: No word yet from city. City liaison Prohaska will follow up.
New Business:
Summer Library Trustee Conference: Graff, Jahp, Sticka and Walters
attended a recent conference for trustees of public libraries. Speakers were very
informative. Board members are encouraged to attend the next conference.
Party: Board members and library employees are invited to attend a party
at the pool August 19th. Bring a dish to pass.
Ohare moved for adjournment. Viemont seconded. Roll call vote carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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