Library Board Minutes 1996 11-12-96Meeting of The Yorkville Public Library
11/12/96 7:30 p.m.
The November meeting of the Yorkville Public Library board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Gail Gaebler, Richard Sticka, Iris Steinhoff, Sandy Lindblom, Russell Walter, Donna Figora,
and Director Michelle Pfister were present.
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Lindblom moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Walter
seconded. Minutes accepted by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Gaebler received a memo from Roger Ritzman regarding .02 % tax.
Report of The Treasurer: The board was informed that there will be a quarterly fee of$84.00 to
monitor the fire alarm. In addition, an annual inspection of the system will cost approximately$120.00
to $150.00. There needs to be a line item added to the budget for next year. Walter moved to approve
the payroll. Lindblom seconded. Unanimous roll call vote. Walter moved to approve the bill list.
Lindblom seconded. Unanimous roll call vote.
Walter explained the city audit, pointing out to the board that the ending balance reported for the
library fund is $103,585.
Walter presented the Tax Levy Proposal for 1997, proposing a rate of.162%. Walter moved to accept
the proposal. Lindblom seconded. Unanimous roll call vote.
The city will approve the budget the last week of February.
Report of The Librarian:
Pfister noted an error in the circulation report: eleven videos are listed as adult, but were actually
children's.
Pfister informed the board that Mary Ann Atkins came to the library, and they spent several hours
going over automation issues.
Pfister asked the board for approval to purchase a new Christmas tree for the library. The board
agreed. Money will come out of the equipment fund.
YPL has received $400.00 from the Lions Club for the purchase of audio books. Four or Five
unabridged classics have been ordered.
City Council Liaison: Art Prochaska was not in attendance. There was a message from the mayor
inviting YPL board members to attend a meeting of the Economic Development Committee on Nov.
26, at the Zieter- Dickson building.
Standing Committees: Gaebler attended the workshop on evaluating directors. She found it quite
informative. She feels the board needs to establish goals and expectations for the library and the
director, respectively. Pfister is to be evaluated in March 1997. Gaebler asked Pfister to send out the
currently stated goals to all board members so as they may review and respond to them at the Dec.
meeting.
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The Finance Committee will meet on Nov. 26, at 1:00 at the YPL.
Old Business:
Automation- Board will establish a project plan after being notified by HTLS regarding grant money.
Special Reserve Fund - Ritzman said to number it 96-02. It will be established for automation
services and equipment. Adopted on November 12, 1996. Unanimous roll call vote.
Accessibility Grant - Installation of the fire alarm is complete. The new toilet has been installed. Work
has begun on the automatic door, it only needs to be wired. The report to the state is in progress, and
will be finished as soon as possible so money can be sent.
New Business:
Gaebler would like all board members to become aware of all resources the YPL holds. She also
recommended visiting other libraries.
The board needs to address the issue of becoming a district.
Lindblom moved to adjourn. Walter seconded. Unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Minutes by:
Donna Figora