Library Board Minutes 2000 11-13-001
Yorkville Public Library Board Meeting
November 13, 2000
7:30 P.M.
The November meeting was called to order by Iris Steinhoff at 7:30 P.M. Members
present: Iris Steinhoff, Sandy Lindblom, Russ Walter, Kelly Murray, Joseph Gruber,
Donna Figora, and Sharon Rollins. Members not present: Gail Gaebler and Carol
LaChance. Director Michelle Pfister and City Council Liaison Richard Sticka were
also in attendance.
Recognition of Visitors: Wanda Ohare from the Human Resource Commission
was present.
Amendments to the Agenda: Russ Walter suggested discussing the legal issues
regarding the delivery of books to patrons.
Minutes: Sandy Lindblom moved to approve the minutes. Joseph Gruber seconded
the motion.
Correspondence: The library was notified that the Dial Corporation would like to
donate funds toward something on the library's wish list. Michelle Pfister suggested
that the money go toward the Summer Reading Program.
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Report of the Treasurer: Russ Walter moved to approve the bill list and payroll
which amounted to $17,190.74. Sandy Lindblom seconded the motion. All members
present voted yes.
In order to avoid confusion, the section of the budget titled "Building Expansion Fund"
was changed to "Special Funds."
There were mistakes in the budget report this month which appear to be caused by
calculation errors. Michelle Pfister said that she would talk to Kim about the errors.
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Two hundred and eight new books were added to the library.
Red Ribbon week was celebrated.
Six teens submitted book reviews. Heather Greiter won the Boarders gift certificate.
Three maintenance issues are being addressed: a line problem with the fire alarm, a
problem with a window, and an electrical problem with the outside lights.
The library is currently looking for a new Children's Librarian. So far, no qualified
applicants have responded to the add in the paper.
City Council Liaison/Human Resource: Richard Sticka suggested investigating
whether or not cars used to deliver books to patrons could be covered Jnder the City's
insurance policy.
Standing Committees: none.
Old Business: The library expansion was discussed. Michelle Pfister's letter to Tom
Cross asking for funds to expand the library is currently being held on file at his office.
Michelle Pfister was told that the library will be notified if future funds become
available.
New Business: Russ Walter moved that the Board authorize spending $1548.00 to
purchase a computer and printer for library staff use. Sharon Rollins seconded the
motion. All present voted yes.
The Code of Ethics, which is to be adopted into the library policy, was reviewed by the
Board.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P. M.
Minutes by:
Kelly Murray, Secretary