Library Minutes 2009 02-09-09 Page 1 of 2 APPROVED
Yorkville Public Library
Board of Trustees
February 9, 2009
7:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Jo Ann Gryder.
Roll Call
Members present: Gail Gaebler, Beth Gambro, Jo Ann Gryder, Zach Frisch(arrived at
7:10), Barb Johnson, Carol LaChance, Sandy Lindblom, Marilyn Vorderer, and Marianne
Wilkinson.
Tom Lindblom and Library Director Michelle Pfister and were also present.
Recoenition of Visitors
Alderman Bob Allen.
Amendments to the Agenda
Remove Executive Session from the Agenda.
Minutes
On page 1 under Roll Call there was an extra and after Michelle Pfister's name that was
removed. Gail Gaebler moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Carol LaChance
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Correspondence
None.
Public Comment
None.
Report of the Treasurer
There was discussion about some of the items on the bill list. Barb Johnson moved to
approve the bills in the amount of$42,894.20 and the payroll in the amount of
$34,344.18. Zach Frisch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Gaebler—
yes, Gambro —yes, Gryder—yes, Frisch—yes, Johnson—yes, LaChance—yes, Lindblom
—abstain, Vorderer—yes, Wilkinson—yes.
Report of the Library Director
The long range plan was passes out. Michelle Pfister reported what had been happening
in the library the past month. 7,247 patrons came in January. Circulation for January
was 15,707 which is up by 4,684. 123 new patrons were registered, and 738 items were
added to the collection. There were $20 and $50 memorials for Arlie G. Rowe from Joan
Morlock and Judy Parker and a $25 memorial for Gerald Dalton from Rita Murphy.
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Michelle Pfister talked about a window shade for the waiting area. The sun glares in the
faces of the people working at the circulation desk. The shade is see through and
motorized. It will cost$2,218. Sandy Lindblom moved to approve ordering the shade.
Marilyn Vorderer seconded the motion. All voted to pass with a roll call vote.
It was brought up that the library is now open on Sundays and holidays like Labor Day
weekend and Memorial Day weekend will have to be addressed. The days for the library
to be closed will be discussed at a Policy meeting.
The Lion's Club will give $1,000 donation toward the magnifier.
City Council Liaison /Human Resource
Standing Committees
• Policy —None.
• Personnel—None.
• Community Relations —None.
• Finance—None.
• Automation—None.
Unfinished Business
Building Update - There were 2 more broken pipes since the last meeting. Now there
are fans blowing air into the space where the pipes were freezing.
Tom Lindblom reported that a heat detector was replaced and the additional lighting was
installed.
District Library Fact Finding—Barb Johnson said at this time there are more questions
than there are answers. The expenses for things provided for by being a city library will
have to be figured out.
New Business
2009/2010 Budget—The budget was discussed. Barb Johnson moved to approve the
budget as presented. Carol LaChance seconded the motion. All voted to pass with a roll
call vote.
Additional Business
February I I` will be the 2 year anniversary of the new library.
Tom Lindblom reported that the Illinois Fire chief Association found out that the PTAL
(real estate taxes) calculations are down from 4.7% to .01%
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert.