Library Board Minutes 1996 07-08-96Meeting of the Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Road
July 8, 1996
The July meeting of the Yorkville Public Library board was called to order at 7:38 p.m.
Board Members Michelle Graff, Gail Gaebler, Richard Sticka, Russ Walter, Sandy Lindblom,
Donna Figora and Michelle Pfister were present. City Council Liaison Art Prochaska was
present.
Carol La Chance and Wanda O'Hare were absent.
Recognition of new committee members.
Amendments to the Agenda: Scheduling a meeting to interview Mark West for Automation
Consultant.
Minutes of Previous meeting: Walter moved to accept the minutes. Sticka Seconded.
Voice vote; motion passed.
Correspondence: Russ Walter presented bonding bill.
Report of the Treasurer: Michelle Graff questioned the payroll from February through May.
She noticed it was listed twice. When the bills are approved as listed that there be a correction
noted. It was suggested by Art that they bring the bill lists to Kim Kings attention before the
library meeting so she could double check the bill lists. The treasurer and the director will be
bonded. Motion to amend the Ally grant for $2000.00 made by Russ Walter. Gail Gaebler
seconded it. Roll call on the budget: Donna-yes, Sandy-yes, Russ -yes,Rich- yes, Gail-yes,
Michelle G.-yes
Michelle Graff questioned the repair on the lights for $365.00.
Motion on payment of bills with the corrections : Gail motioned; Sticka seconded.
Librarian Report: Total circulation was 4434, which was up from last year. We had 11 summer
cards purchased, which was down from last year. It balanced out since some of the families
bought cards for the year. Karen had surgery on her arm and the staff wished her a speedy
recovery. Karen does all the cataloging, so the books are a little behind, but will be caught up by
next month. Michelle P. discussed the summer programs and how well they were going.
Every one worked hard to rearrange the library. The next step is rearranging the reference
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section. Michelle asked about the cabinets and it was decided to store them up stairs in the loft.
Prices on a scanner were discussed. Sticka and Walter will look into this. A Bubble Jet printer
was purchased for the library, along with three new software. Michelle P. explained that Anderson
Windows will donate windows to the library, but it is up to the library to install them. Doug
Leifheit offered to install them for $440.00.
City Council Liaison: Art reminded the other committee members of the CCI meeting that was
scheduled for the following Tuesday. He suggested that some of the Library board members
might consider attending the meeting to add their input. Art discussed the Intergovernmental
Agreement, Levy and taxes. Art said that taxes would not be raised. Richard presented his
opinion on the Levy and taxes. The King and His Court ball game will be held on Tuesday July
16, 1996. Buying a brick for the Library was discussed and agreed upon. All the board members
will contribute to purchase the brick.
Old Business: Special meeting to meet with Mark West. It will be scheduled for sometime in
late July.
Home Town Days: Pretty Shield will be doing an Indian program Called " The Dreams of an
Indian Woman".
Nomination of Officers: Richard Sticka nominated Gail Gaebler for President. Walter
seconded.
Motion was unanimous Richard Sticka nominated for Vice President. Michelle G. nominated for
Secretary. Russ Walter nominated for Treasurer.
Michelle Graff was asked to pick up signature cards from the bank for the other board members
so they would be able to sign the paychecks.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m,
Minutes by
Margaret Jurgens