Library Board Minutes 1997 04-14-97Meeting of The Yorkville Public Library
4/14/97 7:30 p.m.
The April meeting of the Yorkville Public Library board was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Gail
Gaebler, Richard Sticka, Donna Figora, Carol LaChance, Sandy Lindblom, Director, Michelle
Pfister, and City Council Liaison, Art Prochaska were present. Board members, Russ Walter
and Sharon Rollins arrived at 7:55. Members, Dale Carhill and Iris Steinhoff were absent.
Recognition of Visitors: Linda Bastyr was present to familiarize herself with board meetings. She
has submitted a letter to Mayor Johnson stating her interest to join the YPL Board.
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: LaChance moved to approve the minutes as printed. Minutes
approved by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Memo from Kim King regarding March Budget, informing the board that the
Current Period column was eliminated since she had to close the March period before receiving
information from YPL.
YPL received thank you notes from the following:
Carol Munson, AAUW, for use of bulletin board.
JoAnn Merkel, patron, for large print books.
Helen Leaf, AAUW, for use of YPL for meeting.
Gambro Family, patrons, for hospitality of staff.
Public Comment: Linda Bastyr stated that she enjoys visiting YPL and her involvement as a Friend of
the Library.
Report of The Treasurer: Discussion was held on Kim King memo. Payroll not on bills list as a
result. Lindblom moved to approve the bill list. Bills approved by unanimous roll call vote. Carhill
absent. Walter moved to approve payment of payroll when paid. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote, with Carhill and Steinhoff absent.
Report of The Librarian: In her report, Pfister commented on the participation of Mother/Daughter
Tea; 35 attended.
Pfister informed the board that IDOT has been contacted regarding Library signs that were removed
from Route 47 and Route 34 due to construction. IDOT promised to have them replaced ASAP.
The automation grant was approved for $12,500. HTLS will come and explain contract.
Pfister requested the installation of a second phone line. Quote from Ameritech included in packet.
Walter said budget would allow it.
Pfister presented three quotes for paper copier. Discussion followed. Members will review quotes, and
approve next month.
City has budgeted for the repair of large windows, and exterior staining of YPL, to be done this year.
City Council Liaison: Prochaska asked the board to release the $5000.00 for city maintenance.
Walter moved to release the funds. Funds were released by unanimous roll call vote, Carhill and
Steinhoff absent.
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Board discussed intergovernmental agreement. Sticka moved to accept agreement as corrected.
Unanimous roll call vote, Carhill and Steinhoff absent.
Standing Committees: No reports.
New Business: Lindblom moved to approve the YPL 1997-98 Holiday list. List approved by
unanimous voice vote.
Lindblom moved to approve YPL board meeting dates. Dates approved by unanimous voice vote.
Board discussed the possibility of opening the YPL on Sundays. Pfister stated that she would like to
have an additional staff member for week days, and budget may not provide for that, in addition to
adding staff for Sundays. Possibility of keeping library open on some school holidays was also
discussed. Board decided to increase staff and hours in stages. Additional staff for week days will be
approved now. Sundays and holidays will be deferred until next year's budget. Figora moved to
approve the additional staff at $5.50 per hour, for 30 hours per week. Motion approved by unanimous
roll call vote, Carhill and Steinhoff absent.
Executive Session: Lindblom moved to go into executive session for the purpose of board approval of
salary increase for the director. Prochaska's presence was also requested. Session approved by
unanimous voice vote at 9:25.
Regular meeting resumed at 9:45. Figora moved to approve $1200.00 annual increase retroactive to
April 8, 1997. Increase approved by unanimous roll call vote, Carhill and Steinhoff absent.
Lindblom moved to adjourn. Unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Minutes by:
Donna Figora