Library Board Minutes 1999 09-13-99Meeting of the Yorkville Public Library Board
September 13, 1999
The September meeting of the Yorkville Public library Board was called to order by
Linda Bastyr at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Mikal Pielech, Russ Walter, Donna
Figora, Carol LaChance, Linda Bastyr, Sandy Lindblom, and Iris Steinhoff. Also present
were Director Michelle Pfister and City Council Liaison Richard Sticka. Gail Gaebler and
Sharon Rollins were absent.
Recognition of Visitors: None
Amendments to Agenda: Walter requested copier maintenance and Finance Cormt7ittee
meeting be added to new business.
Minutes: Lindblom moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Pielech seconded.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Correspondence: Pfister received a thank you note from Gacbler's family for sympathy
expressed at the death of her mother. Pfister also received an announcement of the 40`
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anniversary of Roger Ritzma.n's law firm,
Public Comment: None
Report of the Treasurer: Walter noted that the amount of the transfer check for
payment of bills is incorrect. Total bill amount due is $15,334.70. Check is printed for
15,547.06. Pfister will request corrected check from city.
Walter moved to approve the bill list, including payroll, in the amount of$15,334.70.
Steinhoff seconded. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Gaehler and Rollins
absent.
Report of the Librarian:
Added 36 new videos. Running out of video space.
Pfister attended a workshop in Morris to learn about locating grants on the Internet.
Pfister has submitted two separate grants for a laptop computer, and a small copy
machine.
Currently working on a 50/50 grant for licensing, and an "ask the expert" grant in which
services and advice may be obtained by specialists.
Pfister had requested an agent from Ziter-Dickson to attend tonight's meeting to discuss
insurance coverage. No one showed, She will try again for November.
Carpeting has been cleaned. Staining project came in $490.00 under budget.
Pfister would like to refurbish front foyer, and have VPi, hours painted on door.
Jancan Edmire has been promoted to assistant director. Joanne Matlock has been hired
to replace Janean, and Dixie Dehord has been hired part time .
Pfister informed the board that she will be on vacation at the time of the next YPL board
meeting.
City Council Liaison: Sticka advised the board to not wait to find out about insurance
coverage. He stated that he will inquire with the city about current coverage.
Committee Reports: None
Old Business: There was no formal discussion on library addition,
New Business:
Automation - Pfister, along with Walter, Lindblom, and LaChance met with Connie Cong
of Heritage Trails to discuss additional automation requirements. A proposal was
presented to the board.
Investment Policy - Rittman sent a policy for board review. Members agreed to read it,
and vote on its adoption at the next board meeting.
Copied' Mainttnancc - Pfister was informed by Copycat Copiers that YPL usage has been
higher than the maintenance agreement covers, Therefore, they will be charging an
additional $575.00. The current annual charge is $600.00. Pfister will talk to them about
changing the agreement to he in alignment with the usage.
Finance Committee - For the purpose of determining the tax levy amount, Walter
scheduled a meeting for September 27, 1999, at 7.00 p.m.
Figora moved to adjourn. LaChance seconded. Unanimous voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 8:45.
Minutes by: —— --- _
Donna Figora