Library Board Minutes 1998 11-09-98Yorkville Public Library Board Minutes - November 9, 1998
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by President Michael Pielech Roll call showed
Pielech, Rollins, Gaebler, Bastyr, Lindblom and Walter Present. Absent were Steinhoff,
Pigora and l:aChance. Director Michelle Pfister and City Council Liason Art Prochaska
were also in attendance.
Minutes
Minutes from the October meeting were read. Lindblom moved and Gaebler seconded
that the minutes be approved as printed. Motion carried.
Correspondence
The Director showed us a letter from Wade Joyner regarding the requested annexation to
Yorkville by landowners in Plano. All Board members received copies in the mail.
We received a notice that the i'illside Nursing home has filed a Property Tax Appeal
with the County in excess of$100,000.
A note from a patron thanking Pati Bradstreet tier a good job was shared.
Treasurer
Russ noted that the memorial income has been more than anticipated.
Walter moved and Rollins seconded that the bills and payroll be approved for payment.
Roll Call Vote - Voting YES: Pielech, Rollins,Gaebler,Bastyr, Lindblom, Walter. Voting
NO: none. Motion carried,
It was noted that the budget for postage should be increased next year to cover our
increased postage expenses due to mailing more overdue notices.
Librarian's Report
In addition to the regular report items, the director mentioned the Freedom of
Information Act Meeting to be held Nov. 19, Board members are welcome to attend
City CouncilLiasonArtProchaskareported that the problem with the Audit seems to he a glitch in the
software. They are still working on fixing it. 'there may be an adjustment for the
Library. Selection of a new Insurance carrier is still in process.
Standing Committees
No reports.
Unfinished Business
Michelle presented a sketch of a possible floor plan for an addition to the library. Mr.
Dettmer will give us ideas on the feasibility of the plan.
New Business
Michelle reported that the Loft Computer, the oldest one in the library, no longer works
and is too old to put any more money into. She suggested we save the printer and discard
the computer. Walter moved and Gaebler seconded that Michelle dispose of the computer
as she sees fit. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Adjournment
Gaebler moved and Bastyr seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Gail Gaebler, Acting Secretary
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