Library Board Minutes 1998 09-14-98lceling of the l'orLville Public Library Board
l 98 7:301'.M.
The September meeting of the ' orl;ville Public Library Board was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mikal Pielech. Members present were Mikal
Pielech, Russ Walter, Donna Figora. Carol LaChance, Sandy Lindblom. Iris
Steinhoff, Library Director Michelle Pfister. and City Council Liaison Art
Prc.ochaska, Members absent were Gail Gaebler. Sharon Rollins. and Linda
Bastyr.
Recognition of Visitors: none
Amendments to Agenda_ none
Minutes: Lindblom motioned to approve the minutes as printed. LaChance
seconded and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Michelle received a letter from the Illinois State Library
stating they had received the state report that was sent from the Yorkville
Public Library.
Public Comment: none
Report of the Treasurer: Walter informed the board that Rose Gilbert is
up to date on the minimum wage and retroactive pay was givens to her.
Walter motioned to approve the hills including the payroll. LaChance
seconded the motion and the motion was passed by a unanimous roll call
vote. Voting yes were: Pielech, Walter, Figora, LaChance, Lindblom, and
Steinhoff.
Report of the Librarian: Michelle stated that over 300 children were
involved in the summer reading program_
There were 22 patrons who came to the library during the first Sunday
hours offered by the library.
A grant written by Beth Gambro has resulted in $50(1 extra money. The
program is called "Bedtime Stories for Preschoolers and Parents."
Michelle will be attending a conference in Chicago during October,
The issue of non-resident library cards was discussed.
A non resident card is issued for Local Use Only. This is in accordance with
the State Statute on a non resident tax payer.
City Council Liaison: Art informed the board that the city insurance
agent will be looking for a different insurance policy for the employees. in
order to keep costs down.
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Corn rn it tee Reports_ none
Old Business: none
New Business: The board looked at the existing flour plans of the library
and had a discussion on how to proceed with an addition onto the existing
building, A wish list for an addition would be a children's wing, a children's
librarian's office, a story time area. and storage areas. Things to consider in
an addition would be names of architects, approximate square footage
required. matching the design of building, a basement, loft and access to it.
and a two story elevator.
Waller motioned to adjourn the meeting. LaChance seconded it and it
was approved by unanimous voice vote, Meeting adjourned at 8.45 P.M.
Submitted by
Iris Steinhoff, Secretary
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