Library Board Minutes 2000 09-11-00s
Yorkville Public Library Board Meeting
September 11, 2000
7:30 P.M.
The September meeting was called to order by Iris Steinhoff at 7:30 P.M. Members
present: Iris Steinhoff, Sandy Lindblom, Russ Walter, Kelly Murray, Gail Gaebler,
Donna Figora, Joseph Gruber and Carol LaChance. Members not present: Sharon
Rollins. Director Michelle Pfister was also in attendance.
Recognition of Visitors: none
Amendments to the Agenda: none
Minutes: Sandy Lindblom moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Russ Walter
seconded the motion.
Correspondence: The Remenschneider family sent a thank you note to the library
regarding the summer reading program. The Automation Consultant from Heritage
Trail Library System informed the library that they currently do not have technical
support.
Public Comment: none
Report of the Treasurer: Russ Walter noted that the total revenue for the Building
Expansion Fund was incorrectly recorded as $590,550 In the budget report dated
August 31, 2000. The amount should be approximately $59,000. Donna Figora
moved to approve the bill list ($16,320.61) and payroll ($7,715.90). Russ Walter
seconded the motion. All present voted yes.
Report of the Librarian; Handouts were sent to all Yorkville schools inviting them
to visit the library and see what it has to offer.
The library will promote the Red Ribbon Celebration during the month of October.
The Summer Reading Puppet Show was attended by 134 patrons.
The Presentation on the Farnsworth House was well attended.
A book was dedicated in Linda Bastyr's name in recognition of her contributions as a
Library Board Member.
The librarians will be learning to use the automation system.
City Council Lilalson/Human Resource: Russ Walter will ask Richard Sticka to
address and correct the mistake in the library budget report.
Standing Committees: none
Old Business: The building expansion project was discussed. It was decided that it
would be beneficial to arrange a meeting with Mayor Prochaska, City Liaison Richard
Sticka and the City Attorney in order to discuss funding options.
Michelle Pfister submitted an article to the Kendall County Record which explains that
the library is currently exploring funding options for a library addition.
Michelle Pfister said that the library's greatest needs are a bigger children's
department and more office space. The loft also needs to have elevator access.
It was suggested that the Library Board begin working through the steps detailed In the
Library Building Project Sequence handout which was distributed at the HTLS
Construction Workshop. The first step is to review the Library Mission and Service
Goals.
New Business: none
Adjournment: Gail Gaebler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 P.M. Russ Walter
seconded the motion.
Minutes by:
Kelly Murray, Secretary