Library Board Minutes 2000 04-10-00y
Yorkville Public Library Board Meeting
April 10, 2000
The April meeting was called to order by Linda Bastyr at 7:30 p.m.
Members present were: Joseph Gruber, Linda Bastyr, Carol LaChance, Russ
Walter, Sharon Rollins, Iris Steinhoff, Donna Figora and Sandy Lindblom.
Members not present: Gail Gaebler. Also, present were Director Pfister, and
City Council Liaison, Richard Sticka.
Recognition of Visitors: Wanda O'Hare introduced herself to the board as
the liaison to the Library Board from the Human Resource Committee. This
is an advisory council to the Mayor.
Amendments to the Agenda: L. Bastyr added an agenda item under New
Business to discuss a patron who comes into the library with a cot.
Minutes: Walter moved to accept the minutes as corrected and Lindblom
seconded. The "s" was removed from Walter's name.
Correspondence: None.
Public Comment: Wanda O'Hare spoke about the committee she was
representing at the Library Board. The board welcomed her to our meetings
and appreciated her interest in the library.
Report of the Treasurer: Walter stated the money from Real Estate taxes that
was missing was found. A payment was missed in September and by the end
of the year we should be caught up with the appropriate amount. Walter
made a motion to pay the payroll and bills. Rollins seconded. The motion
was passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Report of the Librarian: Dir. Pfister reported that 4009 items had been
checked out this past month and that there were 243 new books added to our
collection. Registration was up as well. Heritage Trail provided VIC
training for 5 staff members and Dir. Pfister attended a grant writing seminar
at the Morris Library. Also. Dir. Pfister shared information about grants she
applied for and did receive. "Bring in an Expert" Grant was approved and
Pfister will use the funds to update technology and a grant was received for a
fax machine. Pfister is looking into badges for the library employees and
reported for Nat'l Library Week she will be distributing book bags carrying a
theme of"Read Around the World",
City Council Liaison: O'Hare told the board about the Millenium Project for
the city and that storage was being made available at Cross Lutheran Church
for the Food Pantry. Lindblom mentioned the March 25th meeting with City
Council members was productive and a short discussion took place regarding
a city library vs. a district library.
Old Business: The library addition was discussed briefly. The cost will be
approximately $125 per square foot. The addition will be approximately
4349 sq. feet and the architect's fee is about 8%.
New Business: A motion was made by Gruber to approve the board meeting
dates and the days the library will be closed next year. The motion was
seconded by LaChance and unanimously approved. Dir. Pfister reported
some of the pine trees were diseased and she had gotten some bids to service
them_ A motion was made by Lindblom to refer the tree issue to the city.
Walter seconded. Motion carried. The patron with the cot situation will be
referred to Dan Kramer, city attorney.
Executive Session: Rollins made a motion to go into Executive session to
discuss the evaluation of an employee. Walter seconded and motion carried
unanimously. A motion was made to reconvene back to our board meeting at
9:56 p.m. by Figora and seconded by LaChance. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Walter moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
Minutes by: Ati-cerl)
Secretary, Sharon S. Rollins