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October 29, 2007

Public Relations and Marketing Committee, September 20, 2007

Present: Rose Taylor, Caroline Coryell, Steve Wolf

Absent: None

Staff: Mary Moskal

Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Library ideas for the "VIP Gala" they are underwriting for Friday, November 30, 2007, were discussed.

This is to be a "semi-formal" catered affair, with valet parking, to run from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It will be held in the main lobby of the new building.

They plan to serve drinks at 7:00 p.m., with a program of short speeches to start at 8:00 p.m.

They plan to invite about 350 people, including:

            Donors

            Trustees

            Past Trustees

            Mr. and Mr. Dan Lynch (Mary Nelson’s suggestion)

            Referendum Committee members

            Village Trustees

            Park Commissioners

            LGBA Board

            State and U.S. Officials, etc.

Photos of the named rooms will be given to the donors.

At this time the "Tyler Duelm" room is not included, as Laura Duelm and Jane Byczek want to plan a special opening for that.

Tours of the Library will be offered after the speeches.

The "Dedication" ceremony was discussed next. This is planned for Saturday, November 10, 2007 with an 11:00 a.m. reception (outside if warm enough), ribbon cutting at noon (the LT music ensemble will play "The Star Spangled Banner") to begin. This reception is aimed at adults mainly, with scheduled Library tours of both the public and the "back room" areas.

Sunday, November 11, 2007 will be a Family oriented day, with Youth Services programs during the day and Young Adult programs in the evening. Tours will also be given.

It was suggested that Steve Moskal be contracted after November 11, 2007 for groups wanting tours of the building.

Mary said it was her intention to hold a "Holiday Gift Fair" again, as the one Peg Blasage arranged last year was so well received. She also suggested she arrange for the newspapers to have a private tour of the new building before the public opening.

Our business being completed, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, September 18, 2007

PRESENT:        Bill Coffee, Caroline Coryell, Mary Nelson, Rose Taylor                              
                           Steve Wolf, Jane Byczek, Becky Spratford
ABSENT:          None
STAFF:              Steve Moskal, Debbie Darwine, Pat Prohl, Noel  Zethmayr,
                           Nancy Hardisty, Nancy Kerr, Linda Montelo, Diane Josd,
                           Mary Moskal, Debra Mitchell, Ken Vesperman, Nancy Roy
PRESENTER:  Norm Eallonardo; Roz Bonar and Susan Scholten – ESC; Michael
                           Mackey, Becky Beary and  - BCA
VISITORS:        Ken Knudson – The Doings Newspaper

Meeting opened by President Bill Coffee at 7:30 p.m., followed by a moment of silence for Peg Blasage.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None
MINUTES:  It was noted that a quorum was not present for the Design and Construction Committee (signage) minutes dated Wednesday, August 29, 2007, therefore said minutes were not approved.  Also, minutes dated Monday, September 10, 2007 were not approved since it was an informal meeting.  Correction of the name, Ken Oberman to Ken Knops for minutes of Tuesday, September 4, 2007, was noted.

MOTION: Moved by Becky Spratford and seconded by Caroline Coryell to approve all remaining minutes that were presented and amended by omnibus vote.  Roll call vote was taken; all members approved.

MOTION CARRIES
COMMUNICATIONS:  LaGrange Business Association Elephant Auction was well attended; they raised $37,400.  The Library is very appreciative that the LaGrange Business Association decided to send our elephant home and noted a thank-you note should be sent from the Board President.
OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:  Asphalt paving of the parking lot went in today; lot will be paved tomorrow.
The muralist has been rescheduled for September 24, 2007, all telephone equipment ordered for October 1, 2007, and the mover has been rescheduled for October 4, 2007.
Different materials were needed for the fence in order to comply with the neighbors.
All safety aspects need to be in place before the occupancy permit is issued.  There will be a punch list going on for some time.
Issue Log was reviewed.  Item #53, technology cabling, was discussed; Norm feels there is hope a compromise can be reached on the pricing.

BCA PRESENTATION:  Interior signage was presented by Becky Beary and Rick McCarthy.  Discussion regarding the letter coloring on different background colors and the importance of continuity in the signs followed.  Lettering must also meet ADA approval.  There is going to be a time crunch on getting the signs done.  A PDF will be sent to Steve Moskal in order to approve the expenditure and change of lettering.

Signage in the Tyler Duelm Room will be different than the other rooms.  Jane Byczek will contact Penumbra and advise them to not paint the blinds/shades.  There will be an up charge for the removal of the tack board.

ESC PRESENTATION:  Roz and Susan have completed Phase 1 of their report.  Susan thanked the staff.  Susan felt the staff were very thoughtful, executed their suggestions well and were very impressed.   Roz noted that revisions can be found in the current Personnel Manual.

Phase II, which includes seven recommendations, is scheduled for completion in March 2008.  The first three recommendations relate to communications.  Other recommendations include safety training, Board orientation, strategic planning and volunteer usage.  Strategic Plan to start in Spring 2008.

Jane Byczek suggested positions be re-evaluated in six months.  Thanked ESC for their work.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Mary Moskal has jumped in as temporary Public Relations consultant and has followed through on current duties.
The Big Read Program at the new building will begin in the spring.
The library has had some telephone problems this past week due to neighbor’s construction but has now been fixed.
Shelving at the new library is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2007.
Ads have been sent out to newspapers and MLS regarding furniture sale on September 29, 2007.
Gatekeepers have been assigned for both buildings beginning on October 4, 2007 for the move which will commence with the offices.
Installation of the Reading Tree is scheduled to begin on October 15, 2007.
Introduction of new employees, Debra Mitchell, Ken Vesperman, Diane Josd, and Nancy Roy.
Steve Moskal asked for approval of the warrants.

MOTION: Moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Mary Nelson to approve warrant #222, dated September 18, 2007 and totaling $112,664.68. All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

MOTION: Moved by Mary Nelson and seconded by Becky Spratford to approve warrant #2-32 dated September 18, 2007 and totaling $530,190.77. All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES
TREASURER’S REPORT:  Due to budget problems in Springfield, second installment of property tax bills will be sent out late.  Our Working Cash Fund would allow us to operate for four months should any further problems arise.
Illinois Funds are performing beyond our forecast.
Telephone installation and training costs for the expansion of the system in the new building is under budget; budgeted at $40,000.
Acclaim Packing is behind on rent but have paid for August.
COMMITTEES:

Building and Grounds—Extra money in the FF&E fund will be discussed under New Business.  Steve Wolf and Mary Nelson will start furniture sale at 9:30 and end at 1:00 p.m. on September 29, 2007. Staff may help out with directing people and answering questions.  The library will close at 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2007 until we re-open at 10 W. Cossitt.

Finance, Personnel and Archives—No report

Legislation—Possible veto of State Budget.

Planning and Policy—Basic Board orientation was written for Per-Capita Grant requirement.  Mary Nelson will be test subject in March or April 2008.

Metropolitan Library System—No report

Friends of the Library—Invitations for the Get Bricked Party at the Prickly Pear on October 13, 2007 have been printed.  Five couples are underwriting the party for $100 each and Katherine Dierkes of State Farm for $500.  The theme of the party is based on selling The Friends to the community.  Due to the 200 person limit at the Prickly Pear, the Board was asked to remain on a waiting list until a final count is in, although Steve and Mary Moskal should attend.  Library staff may be able to use Mary Hammond (who printed up the invitations) for other upcoming events.  The VIP Grand Opening Gala has been set for November 30, 2007, the night before the LaGrange Christmas Walk.   A children’s event is being planned to kick off the Duelm Room.

Public Relations and Marketing—Meeting has been scheduled for October 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to plan a general overview for grand opening week.

Long Range Planning— No report

Village Liaison— No report 

Duelm Memorial—Meeting with Laura Duelm and Mary Moskal for events to unveil Tyler Duelm Room.

New Building—No report

Sub Committee

Administration & Coordination— No report

Design & Construction—Under unfinished business.

Donations, Fundraising & Grants—Ken Knops and Family are interested in being a donor for five display cases.  There may be some interest from Brookfield Friends of the Library donation in honor of Peg Blasage.  Goal is to host the LaGrange Business Association November 13, 2007, 8:00 a.m. meeting, in our new location.  Tim Cooke from LaGrange Hospital has been transferred; therefore we are not sure where we stand with the computer court or medical data base donations.  Looking into possibly having the $25,000 donation for the Reading Tree split in half and into different ways of marketing group donations. 

Relocation & Moving— No report

PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON AGENDA: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Dedication plaque. 

MOTION:  Moved by Mary Nelson and seconded by Steve Wolf to approve the dedication plaque in the amount of $3,233.00 as presented.  All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES
NEW BUSINESS:  Noel Zethmayr’s disaster report looks fabulous for the Per-Capita Grant.
Since a 501(C) 3 for The Friends cannot be located and there have been no recent filings Steve Moskal will contact our accountant to see what steps should be taken for donations.
Approval for dumpster rental and final clean-up at 405 Shawmut, not to exceed $21,000.

MOTION: Moved by Steve Wolf and seconded by Rose Taylor to approve final clean-up costs not to exceed $21,000.  All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

MOTION: It was moved by Mary Nelson and seconded by Becky Spratford to adjourn the meeting.  All members approved.  

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 

MOTION CARRIES

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Nancy Roy
Administrative Secretary

October 22, 2007

Tyler Duelm Activity Room Meeting, September 10, 2007

Present: Jane Byczek, Caroline Coryell

Absent: None

Staff: Steve Moskal, Nancy Kerr, Patti Eaton, Mary Moskal

Others Present: Laura Duelm

Visitors: Ronit Mitchell and Scott Bullock--Penumbra Studio

This was an informal meeting to allow the muralists from Penumbra Studio to see the (more or less) finished space they are to paint.

Laura Duelm had a list of items she would like to see incorporated in the mural and also had some ideas for the plaque inside the Tyler Duelm Room.

There were a few changes which will require an up-charge. On the North wall, where a tack board was to go, a temperature control has been located; so Penumbra will continue the mural in that area. The door already finished with stain and oil-based varnish needs to be primed with a neutral substance, such as BIN, so they can paint over it with latex paints. Jodi Heifner had proposed having canvas window shades at the two windows with the mural continued on them. Penumbra can do this but it is another charge.

The Board members present agreed to allow up-charges.

Flooring must be installed before the mural painting can begin; since they must know exactly where the tracks in the flooring start and stop to incorporate them in the mural.

According to BCA (although no representative was present at the meeting) the muralists should be able to start on September 15 or September 17, 2007.

These dates were acceptable to Penumbra, though, as they pointed out, the earlier the better.

Jane Byczek will keep in contact with them.

Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

 Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee


Donations, Fundraising and Grants Committee, September 04, 2007

Present: Becky Spratford, Mary Nelson

Absent: Jane Byczek

Other Board Members: Caroline Coryell

Staff: Steve Moskal, Mary Moskal, Patti Eaton, Noel Zethmayr

Visitors: None

Meeting called to order by Chairman Becky Spratford at 8:12 p.m.

Unfinished Business was discussed first.

Becky Spratford and Mary Moskal informed the committee about where we stand on "Naming Rights". The Tree is still available as well as the two Computer Courts, the Quiet Reading Room, and the Gallery on the Lower Level.

Naming the display cases was also discussed. A gentleman named Ken Knops is interested in naming rights to a display case. Also Patti Eaton suggested a donation to name a display case after the late Peg Blasage. This suggestion was warmly received by the committee as a fitting tribute. A $300.00 cost was Okayed.

The Brookfield Library, where Peg was on the Board, is also interested in donating some money to our Library to name something in her honor. The display case would be a good idea for them also.

Other donation opportunities (i.e. leaves, bricks, and chairs) were also discussed. It was pointed out that Agati (the chair company) says putting a plaque or name plate on their chairs would negate their guarantee. Mary Moskal will look into this for us. If the warranty is only for a two or three year span and the chair lasts for fifteen or twenty years; putting a plaque on may not make that big a difference.

The Library "Elephant" was discussed next. The committee would like to bid on it for the new building. Steve Moskal said it should be made mobile if it is to be useful, so that it does not just sit in a corner, gathering dust.

A $750.00 limit was put on bidding for it.

Motion:  Becky Spratford moved that only Noel Zethmayr (who kindly offered) should bid for the Library, seconded by Caroline Coryell.

Motion carries

The auction will be at Stone and Burlington Avenues on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. (or 7:00 p.m. according to one brochure) and as many Board members as can make it will attend along with Steve Moskal and other staff members.

Mary Nelson moved to adjourn, seconded by Becky Spratford.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee

Design and Construction Committee, August 29, 2007

Present:                                   Caroline Coryell

Absent:                                   Steve Wolf, Rose Taylor

Other Board Members:        None

Staff:                                        Pat Prohl, Debbie Darwine, Nancy Kerr, Patti Eaton,

Noel Zethmayr, Nancy Hardisty

Visitors:                                  None
Presenters:                               Becky Beary—BCA, Dan Schumann--Poblocki Signs

 

There was open discussion of the color choices for the signage and the ultimate choice was a combination of medium bronze background with off white lettering for the bulk of the signage, using the reverse for the Youth Services department; and a yellow bronze with black lettering for all "dedication" room signs.

Then placement and type were discussed. It was decided that the Directory of Services sign be made long and narrow to allow the lettering to be larger than ¼", which everyone felt was too small.

The three free standing post signs are to be finished in bronze as well, to blend in with the other signage.

With exception of "Janitor Room" and other such signs, most signs will have an arched top (to reflect the outside arch motif).

Lettering will be mainly all caps, sans serif, to make it easy to read. End-caps of stacks will have two signs with windows to allow for changes.

As proposed earlier, signage above the circulation desk, Youth Service department, Young Adult department, and Reference will all be individual letters mounted on the soffit areas above the desk or room entrances.

Required signs such as "Danger", Emergency Door Only", etc. will be in the appropriate Federal Safety color.

The "Area of Rescue Assistance", originally to be on the lower level near the East emergency door, has been moved to the first floor next to the stairs going up to the second floor. There will be a folding wheelchair in this area as well.

A sign for the "Leaf Donors" was discussed and it was decided to use a double wide sign, similar to the Directory sign, with windows to insert names.

The idea was to make all signage easy to read, logical and attractive. We felt at the end of the meeting that we had accomplished these goals.

The Library is to let Becky Beary know ASAP on the exact spelling and wording wanted on the room dedication signs. She will forward this information to Poblocki.

All business being completed, meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Chairman

Planning and Policy Committee, September 04, 2007

Present: Becky Spratford, Mary Nelson, Caroline Coryell

Absent: None                                  

Other Trustees Present: Steve Wolf

Staff: Steve Moskal, Mary Moskal (temporary Public Relations)

Visitors: None

Meeting opened at 7:29 p.m. by Chairman Becky Spratford.

Under Unfinished Business, the parking policy was discussed. The Village has arranged for parking spaces for Library personnel in the parking deck. Steve Moskal will draft a policy for the Personnel Manual.

Under New Business the Orientation Program for new Trustees was discussed. This is a requirement of the Per-Capita Grant this year.

Some things we already are doing; however several ideas were brought up to make it easier for new Trustees to understand how the Board and Library work.

It was suggested that the Board President contact new Board members soon after the election in April to explain the May Organizational Meeting (where the oath of office is administered and new officers seated).

By the June meeting new Trustees will have been given a copy of "Facts on File" and a packet containing the last two months (March and April) minutes, Director’s Report and Treasurer’s Report. This will give new-comers some background and allow them to better understand their responsibilities.

The Library Director will schedule a meeting with new Trustees to give them their Policy Manual and give them a tour of each department in the Library. A check list could be given each new Trustee to be signed off by each department head after a tour of their department.

It was also suggested that a few minutes be spent at the beginning of the June, July, and August meetings explaining the committee’s duties and allowing new Trustees to choose the committees they would like to serve on.

Such things as making motions, voting rules, handling complaints to the board and other basic procedures should be included in the orientation.

Becky said it would be a good idea for new Trustees to attend the MLS Trustee Orientation meeting as well. Perhaps this should be required (?).

Also the Citizens’ Council should be informed of the orientation procedures, so that candidates would know what would be expected of them if they run for election.

Motion:  Mary Nelson moved to approve the tentative orientation policy, seconded by Becky.

Motion Carries

Becky said she would write up the proposed policy and have it in each Board packet for the next Board meeting.

It was moved by Becky, to adjourn, seconded by Mary.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee

Planning and Policy Committee, August 21, 2007

MINUTES OF THE LA GRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PLANNING and POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Present: Becky Spratford, Chairperson; Caroline Coryell, Mary Nelson

Staff: Steve Moskal, Director; Debbie Darwine, Head of Reference; Noel Zethmayr, head of Young Adult Services

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairperson Spratford.

There were no public comments or unfinished business.

 

New Business:  Study Room Policy for 10 W. Cossitt.  Spratford described the main points of the draft policy.  Trustee Nelson had asked for clarification on exactly how patrons will schedule time in a study room.  Steve Moskal explained that patrons can walk up to the Reference Desk or call to reserve a room and the staff will input the request into the reservation software program.

 

Motion:  To recommend the adoption of the Study Room Draft Policy as presented to the entire Board was made by Trustee Nelson and seconded by Trustee Coryell.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Motion Carries

 

Motion:  To adjourn was made by Spratford and seconded by Nelson.  The vote was unanimous.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Becky Spratford

Committee Chairperson

Building and Grounds and Design and Construction Committee, September 11, 2007

MINUTES OF THE LA GRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS and DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

 

Combined Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Present: Steve Wolf, Caroline Coryell, Mary Nelson

Absent: Rose Taylor

Other Board Members: None

Staff: Steve Moskal

Visitors: None

Presenters: None

Meeting opened by Steve Wolf, Building & Grounds Chairman, at 7:00 p.m.

Under Unfinished Business, pricing of furniture, fixtures, and equipment items to be sold, from the Shawmut location, was discussed. It was decided to price items to get rid of them rather than to make money; since much of the equipment will probably have to be scrapped. Steve Wolf suggested a flat $5.00 fee for any item, and after some discussion, this was agreed on. (If some one wants a particular item and feels $5.00 is too high, Steve Wolf said we can negotiate a price!)

Steve Moskal said he had contacted BCA to remove the sample chairs, still left at the library, several times. He will call them one more time and explain that they will be sold if not picked up by September 21, 2007. (If we do sell them, they would be more than the $5.00 asked for other items, since they are virtually unused.)

Originally we had proposed a September 22, 2007 sale date; however, Steve Moskal pointed out that some of the items to be sold are in constant use, and it would be difficult to work, until September 30, 2007, without them. Therefore the sale date was moved to Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tags indicating items already spoken for should be put on each furniture item by the staff members who want to purchase them. This should be done between September 26, 2007 and September 28, 2007.

The idea is to have all sold items removed by September 30, 2007, so that they will not be in Hallett’s way when they come to move what is being kept for the new building.

Hallett can knock down shelving and other items, on a time and material basis and put it in the "clean storage" area so, hopefully, it can be removed for scrap. Then a dumpster must be contracted for and the committee, with any help they can commandeer, will clean out the space on October 16, 2007.

It was moved by Mary Nelson, seconded by Steve Wolf to pay for the dumpster out of the furniture, fixture, and equipment contingency budget. This will be brought before the full Board at the September meeting.

Steve Wolf asks that he be contacted by anyone wishing to make purchases. A list of those Board members and staff who have already indicated interest in various items will be given to him by Caroline Coryell who has compiled one, along with names and phone numbers of members of the public who have expressed interest in some of the items.

Publicity about the sale will be sent to the local papers (who may or may not put it in!), and MLS will be notified.

Steve Moskal said he had referred to the Youth Services tree as the "old Oak Tree" as he felt "tree" sounded a little odd. It was suggested that the Board and staff should try to come up with a nice, descriptive name for it.

The bronze dedication plaque was then discussed. A final drawing of the proposed plaque was sent by Poblocki and approved by the design committee.

MOTION:  It was moved by Steve Wolf seconded by Mary Nelson to accept the dedication plaque as proposed, at a cost, including installation, of $3,233.00.

MOTION CARRIES

Caroline offered to lend moving equipment to the Library for staff and public to use to move furnishings, etc. out of the Shawmut space. Steve Moskal said he would look for the cash box and Mary Nelson was appointed to handle the money the day of the sale.

Caroline Coryell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mary Nelson.

Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee

Building and Grounds Meeting, August 20, 2007

MINUTES OF THE LA GRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

 

Monday, August 20, 2007

 

Present: Steve Wolf, Rose Taylor, Caroline Coryell

Absent:  None

Other Board Members: None

Staff: Nancy Hardisty

Visitors: None

Presenters: None

Chairman Steve Wolf opened the meeting at 7:31 p.m.

Nancy Hardisty then very kindly took us through the entire library so we could check exactly what furnishings would be kept and what could be sold (or given away, in the case of the bulk of the shelving).

Caroline Coryell took notes and Rose Taylor noted items she would like to purchase.

A list of other staff and patrons who wish to purchase items is being kept as well

Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Caroline Coryell

Trustee

 

Regualr Board of Trustees Meeting. August 21, 2007

MINUTES OF THE LA GRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

 

PRESENT:        Bill Coffee, Caroline Coryell, Mary Nelson, Rose Taylor                              
                           Steve Wolf, Jane Byczek, Becky Spratford
ABSENT:          None
STAFF:              Steve Moskal, Debbie Darwine, Pat Prohl, Noel Zethmayr,
                           Nancy Hardisty, Nancy Kerr, Linda Montelo, Peg Blasage
PRESENTER:  Norm Eallonardo, Roz Bonar, Susan Scholten - ESC
VISITORS:        Mary Moskal

Meeting opened by President Bill Coffee at 7:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None

MOTION: Moved by Becky Spratford and seconded by Mary Nelson to approve all the minutes that were presented as amended by omnibus vote.  Roll call vote was taken:  All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES
COMMUNICATIONS: 
Thank-you note received from Mary Nelson was read.  Telephone RFP was distributed.  Per Capita Grant application was distributed.
OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:
Interior work is underway pretty strongly.  Masonry work and shingles are completed.  Contractor continues to state he will meet his substantial completion date; Norm has concerns due to recent weather there has been no work done in a week.  Norm is hopeful we can start our FF&E on September 15th.  Norm met with the Village Department of Community Development and they will not issue temporary certificate of occupancy.  The certificate of occupancy is required to be open to the public.  Site meetings have gone from every 2 weeks to every week.  Driveway and sidewalk on Madison should be done by the time school starts.  Cossitt starts in 1 week, Methodist in 2 weeks. 
ESC PRESENTATION:

Jane Byczek updated the Board on steps which were taken for this progress report from Susan Scholten and Roz Bonar.  Roz and Susan summarized some of their recommendations; fill newly created and vacant positions.  By addressing these issues now would help relieve back logs of work in various areas and also allow for training for new location.  A new organization chart and comparison charts were presented in the report to the Board.  Board members had commented on how helpful the comparison chart was.  Final report will be presented at September meeting.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Per Capita Grant must be approved by September 18th, 2007.  Policy committee will need to work on a training program for new Trustees.
Board had commented on the new bulleted format.
Discussion followed regarding priorities and information from public relations.  Public relations person is involved in so many committees there need to be some priorities set.  Many projects are anticipated for the new building.  The committees will need to focus on what are the priorities at this time.  New website will be presented at September meeting.
Steve Moskal asked for approval of the warrants.

MOTION: Moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Becky Spratford to approve warrant #221, dated August 21, 2007 and totaling $136,422.58. All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

MOTION:  Moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Mary Nelson to approve warrant #2-31 dated August 21, 2007 totaling $391,842.40. All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES
NOEL ZETHMAYR’S REPORT:
Feels the most important thing for Young Adult Services is to keep establishing ties with the community.  This is being accomplished by outreach within our community for donations for our Summer Reading Program, Book Talks at area schools, donating time to the community and partnering with radio WLTL and LTTV Film School.   Noel also commented on how The Way Cool Film School reached out to 200 attendees over the summer.  Noel Plans to update Young Adult blog with biographies and current activities. Young Adult circulation is up with 500 books circulated in June.  The Young Adult Special Interest Group started a year ago and meets six times a year; Noel is the MLS liaison.  It is unfortunate that many libraries are not very dedicated to this area.
As the official safety officer, Noel will be making the disaster plan for the new library. 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jane Byczek commented on how well our Illinois Funds are producing for the New Building; we will meet our anticipated budget soon.  The projected income and expense are also doing very well. 

Seven companies were interviewed for Telephone RFP; only one company was interested in the opportunity.  This will be an upgrade to our current system; approximate cost is $5,000.

COMMITTEES:

Building and Grounds— Inventory has been taken of outgoing fixtures.  Within the next couple of weeks a program will be in place to unload some of this inventory the Saturday after the close; will be presented at the next Board Meeting.  Staff members should advise a committee member if they are interested in a particular item.  Items that are not sold may have to be hauled away or possibly donated to schools.

Finance, Personnel and Archives— Discussed under new business

Legislation— State budget passed

Planning and Policy— Study Room Policy which was written by Debbie Darwine and Noel Zethmayr was discussed.  When the room booking software is installed; then only librarians will be using the software to book the room.  One patron in the group must have a La Grange card and rooms can be booked one day in advance by phone, e-mail or walk-up.

MOTION:  Moved by Becky Spratford and seconded by Mary Nelson to approve the Study Room Policy.  All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

Metropolitan Library System—No report

Friends of the Library— A Brick Party has been scheduled for October 16th at the Prickly Pear on Hillgrove.  The mission is to help the library with the brick program and membership drive for The Friends raising awareness about The Friends.  The cost is $100 per couple or $87.50 for a single and will include the price of the brick, drink and food.  They are in the process of looking for corporate sponsors, various membership drives and working on some attainable goals.

Public Relations and Marketing— Schedule a combined meeting with Design and Construction.

Long Range Planning— No report

Village Liaison— No report 

Duelm Memorial— Set up a meeting with Michael Mackey; also meet with the muralists.  Report at next Board Meeting.

New Building— Building is looking great.

Sub Committee

Administration & Coordination— No report

Design & Construction— Four choices were given for the selection of pavers through Unilock.  Recommendation was made for Riven Stone, color – Canyon, which was the best of the four choices.  Norm noted the choice of the paver; choices were limited due to the restrictions on the thickness of the paver.

MOTION: Moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Mary Nelson to approve the Riven Stone, paver brick in the color of Canyon. All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

Donations, Fundraising & Grants— Plans are to get un-engraved bricks.  As the bricks are sold, they can be replaced with the actual engraved brick.  The replacement of bricks is usually done in batches of 20; lead time on the engraved bricks is 4 to 6 weeks.  The committee would like to reach out to the LGBA monthly meeting to get sponsorship from area businesses.  Becky spoke with Tim Cooke at LaGrange Hospital regarding sponsoring a computer court, or donating medical data bases.  Becky Spratford asked Board Members to carry gift and donation brochures with them.

MOTION: Moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Bill Coffee to approve bricks to be engraved and used on West side of the building.  All members approved.

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Relocation & Moving— Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 2007.  Parking is being negotiated.

PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON AGENDA: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Contents of dedication plaque was discussed.  Should plaque include former Board members or just the current Board. 

MOTION: Moved by Becky Spratford and seconded by Rose Taylor to vote on the contents as submitted.  Discussion about current and former Board members should be represented on the plaque.  There should only be one plaque representing everyone who participated on the project.

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NEW BUSINESS:  MLS Public Library Agreement.

MOTION:  Moved by Becky Spratford and seconded by Caroline Coryell that we become a member of MLS.  All members approved.

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MOTION:   Moved by Mary Nelson and seconded by Caroline Coryell that we move the October Board Meeting from October 16th to October 23rd.  All members approved.

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MOTION:  Moved by Jane Byczek Chairperson of Finance, Personnel and Archives Committee and seconded by Becky Spratford to approve hiring of 4 staff members by Steve Moskal as presented and recommended by ESC consultants.  All members approved.

MOTION CARRIES

MOTION: It was moved by Caroline Coryell and seconded by Steve Wolf to adjourn the meeting:   Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.

MOTION CARRIES

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Montelo
Administrative Assistant

Board of Trustees Meeting, October 23, 2007

LAGRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
7:30 p.m.
La Grange Village Hall– Conference Room B
AGENDA


1.            Call to order
2.      Public Comments regarding items on the agenda
3.      Minutes


§        Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 18, 2007
§        Special Board Meeting, Monday, September 24, 2007
§        Public Relations and Marketing Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 20, 2007
4.      Communications - None
5.      Owner’s Representative Report
§        Progress report
6.      Library Director’s Report
§        Operating & New Building Warrants – request for board approval
7.      Treasurer’s Report
8.      Committee Reports
o       Building and Grounds – Wolf, Coryell & Taylor
o       Finance, Personnel and Archives – Byczek, Spratford & Nelson
o       Legislation – Taylor
o       Planning and Policy – Spratford, Coryell & Nelson
o       Metropolitan Library System – Coffee
o       Friends of the Library – Byczek
o       Public Relations & Marketing – Coryell, Wolf & Taylor
o       Long Range Planning –Spratford, Byczek & Wolf
o       Village Liaison – Nelson
o       Duelm Family Liaison – Byczek
o       New Building – Nelson
New Building Sub-Committees:
o       Administration & Coordination – Nelson
o       Design & Construction – Coryell, Wolf & Taylor
o       Donations, Fundraising & Grants –Spratford, Nelson & Byczek
o       Moving and Relocation - Spratford
   
9.      Unfinished Business
10.    New Business (Any other items not listed here are for discussion only)
11.    Public Comments regarding matters not on the agenda
12.    Executive Session
The Board of Trustees may decide, by a roll call vote, to convene in executive session if there are matters to discuss confidentially, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.


13.    Adjournment


14.    The next Regular Library Board meeting  is scheduled to be held on November 20, 2007
Board members will tour the New Building. The Library & Department Heads will conduct the tour.
[If special accommodations are required for a person with a disability, please notify the Library at 352-0576 twenty-four hours in advance of this meeting]


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