Library Board Minutes 1997 08-11-97Meeting of The Yorkville Public Library Board
8-1 1 -97 7:30 P.M.
The August meeting of the Yorkville Public Library Board was called to order
at 7:35 p. m. Present were Gail Gaebler, Donna F gora, Carol LaChance,
sandy Lindblom, iris Steinhoff, Sharon Rollins, Linda Bastyr, Director
Michelle Pfister, and City Council Liaison, Art Prochaska. Board member
Russ Walter was absent.
Recognition of Visitors: None.
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Lindblom moved to approve the minutes as
printed, Rollins seconded. Minutes approved by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Carol Wicks sent a thank you to the library for all the
various things that are done here,
Library attorney sent information on how to do public hearings and library
business.
Report of Treasurer: LaChance gave the report for Walter. Pfister
explained some of the bills, LaChance made a motion to approve the bills,
including the payroll. Bastyr seconded. Motion carried by unanimous roti
call vote, Walter absent.
Report of Librarian; Pfister commented on some summer activities.
The shoes all over the library represent all the books read by the children.
Complimented Patti Bradstreet on organizing the library entry in the 4th
of July parade.
August 16th Marilyn Price will present a puppet show for a summer
activity,
The Labor Day, Riverfront Fest, activity sponsored by the library is
Michael Offutt, a folksinger/storyteller.
The Encarta '97 for computers is the new encyclopedia.
A fire inspection was done this last month and will be done once a year.
Riemenschneider will put in emergency light in loft area.
Ferrins will be doing heating/air conditioning check ups yearly.
City Council Liaison: No report at this time.
Committee Reports: Policy committee will meet 8/13/97 2:00 to review
the policy plans. Gaebler noted some changes need to be made regarding
chairpersons; Community Relations new chairperson-Steinhoff
Automation new chairperson- Figora
Policy new chairperson- Bastyr
Old Business: Automation is on track and work is being done on the
process daily.
Disaster Plan-Pfister discussed the plan and noted board members should
keep these and update them as necessary. They are to be passed along to
new board members when changes in board members occur. Rollins made a
motion to adopt the Disaster Plan as presented, LaChance seconded. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
New Business: The Library has received a gift of $25,000 from the estate
of Bernard Hanson. May need a committee for recommending items to be
purchased. Pfister commented that shelving needs to be replaced with
regular library shelving and this would be a considerable expense. Carpet
and painting also are areas this money could be used on. She will be getting
prices from Landgraph on the shelving.
September meeting will include a tour of the library for board members.
LaChance moved to adjourn. Unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at
8:35 p.m.
Minutes by:
Iris Steinhoff, secretary