Library Board Minutes 1995 09-11-95September 11, 1995
Minutes of the Yorkville Pubic Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM. Members present included: Michelle
Graff, Cliff Jahp, Carol LaChance, Richard Sticka, Russ Walter, and Rebecca
Lessmeister.
Absent were Gail Gaebler, Wanda Ohare, and Secretary Tom Viemont. Library
Director Diane Gebhardt, Assistant Michelle Pfister, and City Liaison Art Prohaska
were also present.
Minutes: Lessmeister mentioned the non-resident card value was stated as a value of
200, Director Gebhardt amended that to a value of$80. Jahp moved that the minutes
be approved with the noted changes. LaChance seconded. V/V. Carried.
Correspondence: Michelle Graff read a letter received from the Secretary of State
reporting that funds will soon become available for new multimedia personal
computers for the library. It was noted that the old computer for patron use no longer
functioned, and these new funds could be used to replace this unit. More information
will be forthcoming to the Director.
A letter was delivered to the library from Franklin J. Vitek. It was a copy of an
article he wrote for the Forum column in the Kendall County Record. It expressed his
negative opinion about a possible Library District.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Jahp presented bills for payment. Jahp commented
that the budget was in danger of going over in certain areas at the rate the funds were
now being spent. Areas included : mileage, library supplies, janitorial supplies,
books, computers and software. Discussion of the computers and software line item
concluded with a call for an investigation of this line item, it may possibly be in error.
The Commonwealth Edison bill was discussed again, liaison Prochaska will check on it
with the city. Motion by LaChance to accept the bills for payment, seconded by
Walter, and approved by a Roll Call Vote. Payroll was approved by Roll Call Vote,
Jahp abstained.
Librarian's Report: Director Diane Gebhardt noted circulation was up 567 units over
August 1994, a significant increase. Director Gebhardt highlighted the Home Town
Days survey.
City Liaison: The City of Yorkville approved an expansion fund, Jahp and Graff to
establish. Art will talk to Kim King at the City about deposits. Bank will advise
Library Board on investments. Prochaska pointed out errors in budget line items to Jim
Nanninga and Richard Scheffrahn, and will inquire of Scott Sleezer and Jim Nanninga
about what the city charges the library for. Graff raised a question about the PPRT tax
and Prochaska will check on that point. Russ Walter will check on who pays the
bonding fees, and whether a line item should be created to cover it for next year's
budget.
Standing Committees: Policy: Jahp proposed a meeting at committee level for
Policy, Chairwoman O'Hare will call meeting to get first draft of changes.
Old Business : Automation update: Bar coding and inventory are proceeding in the
adult non-fiction area. Director Gebhardt will meet with Heritage Trails automation
representative to learn the Dial Access System September 12th.
New Business: Video policy needs to be established, videos may not be shown
without performance rights purchased.
A policy about offering the library as a tutoring place should be established.
In public meeting a plaque was presented to Assistant Director Michelle Pfister for her
twenty one years of service.
Motion for adjournment was made by Walter seconded by Jahp at 9: 15 pm
Voice Vote, carried.
Secretary Pro-tern
Library Director Diane Gebhardt