Library Board Minutes 1997 01-13-97Meeting of The Yorkville Public Library
1/13/97 7:30 p.m.
The January meeting of the Yorkville Public Library board was called to order at 7:38 p.m. Gail
Gaebler, Richard Sticka, Iris Steinhoff, Russell Walter, Donna Figora, Sharon Rollins, Director
Michelle Pfister, and City Liaison, Art Prochaska were present.
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Sticka moved to accept the minutes as printed. Steinhoff seconded.
Minutes accepted by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Thank you note from Lynn Dowdell for reading program in the schools. Thank you
note from Jo Ann Merkel for large print books.
Report of The Treasurer:. YTD budget shows a$470.00 shortage, Walter will check with Kim to
find out why. Health insurance is over budget due to 40% increase imposed by the carrier, at the
beginning of the year. Kim has transferred YTD budget for Maintenance, Prochaska stated he is not
sure where, or why she did. Budget does not show transfer from city for revenue.
Walter moved to approve the bill list, including payroll. Figora seconded. Unanimous roll call vote.
Report of The Librarian:
Pfster mentioned that the adult discussion group on Dec.11 had low attendance, she hopes for a better
turnout next time.
The Friends Group is planning a mother/daughter tea, and a father/son activity.
Mr. And Mrs. Ted Wilkinson were Mr. And Mrs. Santa Claus on Dec. 12; 55 children attended.
Several memorials were received, including $50.00 for videos from Jim Sanders. who was
instrumental in the decision to include videos in the YPL collection.
1996 Income tax forms are now available at YPL.
YPL employee, Analee Craft is leaving and moving to New Mexico. YPL will host a farewell party
on Thursday morning.
City Council Liaison:
Prochaska informed the board that budget work has begun. A schedule has been put out for deadlines.
Sticka asked about development fees. Discussion followed. Proshaska explained that the city has set
up a payment schedule for fees, to make it feasible for small size developers to continue to build in
Yorkville.
Prochaska asked the board for suggestions for the River Front Festival.
Standing Committees:
Personnel: Gaebler and Sticka have developed a Library Director Performance Appraisal, which
Gaebler presented to the board for approval. After some discussion of how to administer, Gaebler
moved to accept the document as the official director evaluation, Walter seconded. Unanimous voice
vote to accept.
Finance: Walter reported that his committee has been working on the budget. He presented a working
copy to the board for review. Discussion followed. Committee will meet again on 1/23 to continue
work.
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Walter also reported that Nanninga had stated that $150.00 times 150 units ($22,500) is anticipated for
development fees.
Old Business:
Accessibility Grant - All complete - reports are in, inspections are done. Money will follow.
Intergovernmental Agreement - Gaebler has been working with Ritzman to develop. More work is
needed.
New Business:
Library staff will be invited to attend the March board meeting, to acquaint board and staff members.
Gaebler suggested that board members develop questions to ask staff members.
Walter moved to adjourn. Gaebler seconded. Unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Minutes by:
Donna Figora