Library Board Minutes 1999 06-14-99Meeting of the Yorkville Public Library Board
6-14-99 7:30 P.M.
The June meeting of the Yorkville Public Library Board was
called to order by Vice President Linda Bastyr at 7:35 P.M.
Members present were Gail Gaebler, Russ Walter, Donna Figora,
Sandy Lindblom, Sharon Rollins, Linda Bastyr, and Iris Steinhoff.
Also present was Director Michelle Pfister. Members not in
attendance were Mikal Pielech and Carol LiChance.
Recognition of Visitors: none
Amendments to Agenda: none
Minutes: Gaebler motioned to accept the minutes as corrected.
Walter seconded the motion. and it was approved by unanimous
voice vote.
Correspondence: A letter from the Senior Services Associates
was received concerning use of the library for a cooling center.
Public. Comment: none
Treasurer's Report: The Coin Ed electric bill the library
received dating from 9-98 to present is in the amount of
1,484.06. In a letter to Michelle, Mikal Pielech questioned being
taxed on the bill. Lindblom questioned the demand charge fee.
Lindblom motioned to table paying the bill until we get further
information. Figora seconded the motion and it was approved by
unanimous roll call vote. Voting yes: Gaebler, Walter, Figura,
Lindblom, Rollins, Bastyr, and Steinhoff. Walter motioned to pay
bills as listed, except the Corn Ed bill, and to pay the payroll.
Lindblom seconded and the motion was approved by unanimous
roll call vote. Voting yes: Gaebler, Walter, Figora, Lindblom,
Rollins, Bastyr, and Steinhoff.
Librarian's Report: Michelle noted that there was a Mother's
Day drawing and a Father's Day drawing. The Summer Reading
Program has about 200 children signed up. Michelle reported on
a meeting at Heritage Trail regarding automation. The needs and
costs were brought to the attention of the board. Needed will be
two computers at the front desk for check out by staff and another
computer for the catalogue for public use, The cost for set up is
3,000 for each computer to get them up and running. It is a one
time fee. Michelle would like to get this running by the fall. The
Disaster Plan will be reviewed at the August Meeting.
City Council Liaison: none
Committee Reports: none
Old Business: none
New Business: Nominationfficers:
President-- Linda Bastyr nominated by Figora
Vice President-- Sandy Lindblom nominated by Bastyr
Secretary-- Sharon Rollins nominated by Gail Gaebler
Treasurer-- Russ Walter nominated by Iris Steinhoff
The Per Capita Grant was submitted and a copy is kept at our
library, the state library', and the Heritage Trail system.
Gaebler motioned to adopt the ordinance and policy regarding the
gift ban act as received from the Illinois General Assembly. Rollins
seconded and it was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Walter motioned to adjourn the meeting and Rollins seconded it.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Submiit
Iris Steinhoff, Secretary