Library Board Minutes 2000 05-08-00Yorkville Public Library Board Meeting
May 8, 2000
The May meeting was called to order by Sandy Lindblom at 7:30 p.m.
Members present were: Joseph Gruber, Carol LaChance, Russ Walter,
Sharon Rollins, Iris Steinhoff, Donna Figora, Gail Gaebler and Sandy
Lindblom.
Members not present: Linda Bastyr. Also, present were Director Pfister,
and City Council Liaison, Richard Sticka.
Recognition of Visitors: Mark Petri, a community member, was present.
Amendments to the Agenda: Correct minutes to state when we went back
to our regular board meeting on April 10, 2000.
Minutes: Steinhoff moved to accept the minutes as corrected and Gruber
seconded.
Correspondence: Board Member Gruber made a motion to have the Board
Secretary draft a letter to Congressman Hastert to ask for financial help with
the library addition as soon as possible. Motion seconded. Unanimous voice
vote taken.
Public Comment: None.
Report of the Treasurer: Walter stated the city had reversed the MZF and
Social Security deductions on the budget. He had a letter from I Nanninga
stating that the levy monies went in to the wrong account and will be
corrected. There will be a budget meeting before the next board meeting.
Walter made a motion to approve the bills and it was seconded by LaChance.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Report of the Librarian: Dir. Pfister reported on the Summer Reading
Program. A staff member has sewn aprons for the libray staff advertising the
program. The "Ask an Expert" grant was declined. Pfister obtained another
grant for an Ellison machine. Two staff members were trained to use it.
June 24th is another adult book talk program. Inventory of library materials
was prepared and a copy should be kept on file in the city office.
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City Council Liaison: Ald. Sticka stated the library trees are the city's
responsibility. The cot man was discussed and information from Springfield
said they would like to see a letter from a doctor or lawyer as to the nature of
the man's disability. Advice was given to try to accomodate him as long as
he was not interfering with other patrons. If he does not comply , the police
could be called.
Committees: Personnel Committee met with Dir. Pfister regarding her
evaluation_
Old Business: Dir. Pfister will be attending a construction workshop at
Heritage Trail on June 12th.
New Business: Dir. Pfister reviewed the document "Serving Our Public" for
the per capita grant. It contains a Code of Ethics. Gaebler motioned to add
the Code of Ethics to our policy manual. Rollins seconded and voice vote
carried. Name badges are now here for all employees.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Minutes by:N,/4
Secretary, Sharon S. Rollins