Library Board Minutes 2008 06-09-08 APPROVED
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Yorkville Public Library
Board of Trustees
June 9, 2008
7:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Jo Ann Gryder.
Roll Call
Members present: Gail Gaebler(arrived at 7:07), Beth Gambro, Jo Ann Gryder, Barb
Johnson, Carol LaChance, Sandy Lindblom, Ashley Meyers, Marilyn Vorderer, and
Marianne Wilkinson.
Library Director Michelle Pfister and Owner's Rep Tom Lindblom were present.
Recognition of Visitors
Mayor Burd and Finance Director Susan Mika.
Amendments to the Agenda
None.
Minutes
Marilyn Vorderer 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. Susan Mika was present to
answer questions on the different reports. Beth Gambro moved to approve the 07/08
fiscal year bills in the amount of$3,521.69. Barb Johnson seconded the motion. All
voted to pass with a roll call vote. Barb Johnson moved to approve the 08/09 fiscal year
bills in the amount of$222,857.54 and the payroll in the amount of$35,016.63. Carol
LaChance seconded the motion. All voted to pass with a roll call vote.
Report of the Library Director
Michelle Pfister reported what had been happening in the library the past month. 7,435
patrons came in May.
The 12U Yorkville Reds baseball team donated a collection of books and the team
members will be reading them to youths during the summer reading program.
A new job description was created for a Building Maintenance Manager.
The Record will run an article about the donation policy.
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The mini-grant Michelle Pfister had applied for was approved. 40 pictures about
America will be coming to the Library.
The Board members should bring their disaster plan to the next meeting to be updated.
Bids for carpet cleaning were received. Servicemaster will clean all the carpets (not
including the Historic Wing) for$3,366.
Q!X Council Liaison/Human Resource
Mayor Burd said a new Alderman will be appointed to take over Jason Leslie's position.
This will be the library's new liaison.
Mayor Burd also talked about new environmentally sensitive lighting she heard about at
the last Mayors and Managers meeting she attended.
Standing Committees
• Polic —There was a policy meeting before the board meeting and the Board
Room policy was not changed. Michelle Pfister will be able to adjust this policy
as necessary.
• Personnel—None.
• Community Relations—None.
• Finance—None.
• Automation—None.
Unfinished Business
Building Update - Tom Lindblom reported on what has been happening with the
addition. He reported on the landscaping, caulking, and manual switches for the lights.
New Business
Nominations of Officers Nominations were Jo Ann Gryder for President, Marianne
Wilkinson for Vice President, Gail Gaebler for Secretary, and Sandy Lindblom for
Treasurer. This will be on the agenda for a vote next month.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm.
Minutes submitted by Laura Leppert.