BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 18, 2013
Central Library
Conference Room
7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Robert Frankel, President; Anita Forte-Scott, Vice-President/Secretary; Julie Wroblewski-Bosshart, Treasurer; Ruth Jonen; Robert Lyons
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Deborah Miller; Nicholas Scipione
STUDENT TRUSTEES PRESENT
Isha Jog, Matt Mussman
OTHERS PRESENT
Jerry Bromley, Carrie Cichon, Richard Hanrath, Kathy Morgan, Stephanie Sarnoff, Nelly Somerman
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
BOARD COMMENTS
Vice President Forte-Scott reported that she, Trustee Scipione, Trustee Lyons and Ms. Sarnoff attended the Illinois Library Association (ILA) 2013 Legislative Breakfast on February 18. Treasurer Wroblewski-Bosshart and Trustee Jonen commented that the Plan of Service Committee Meeting was very well run and engendered productive discussions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Jonen moved and Trustee Forte-Scott seconded that:
The Minutes of the January 21, 2013 Regular Board Meeting be approved.
This motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Treasurer Wroblewski-Bosshart moved that:
The January 2013 Bill List be approved.
Roll call vote:
Mrs. Forte-Scott — Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart — Yes
Mr. Lyons — Yes
Mrs. Jonen — Yes
Mr. Frankel — Yes
The motion passed unanimously.
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO AGENDA
President Frankel requested an agenda item be added under New Business for Personnel Committee Chair Jonen to speak about the Library Director annual performance evaluation process.
Ms. Sarnoff indicated that an Executive session would be needed to discuss potential litigation and personnel matters.
At 7:15 p.m. Trustee Jonen moved and Trustee Forte-Scott seconded that:
The Board enter into Executive Session.
Roll call vote:
Mrs. Forte-Scott — Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart — Yes
Mr. Lyons — Yes
Mrs. Jonen — Yes
Mr. Frankel — Yes
The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:35 p.m. Trustee Lyons moved and Trustee Jonen seconded that:
The board enter into Regular Meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Forte-Scott — Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart — Yes
Mr. Lyons — Yes
Mrs. Jonen — Yes
Mr. Frankel — Yes
The motion passed unanimously
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Sarnoff announced that Margaret Brinlee-Brucken was appointed Collection Management Librarian. Mrs. Brinlee-Brucken had previously been a member of the Technical Services Department. The recruitment process for a Community Information Services Reference Librarian continues. The Library received the first installment tax payment from Cook County. The Assessor announced that it is likely that the second installment tax bills will be sent out on August 1. A preliminary calendar of Board Committee Meeting dates for the fy2014 budget process was distributed. President Frankel indicated that the Facilities and Equipment Committee should meet before the Personnel Committee. STDL will host the annual Intergovernmental Reception on Wednesday, April 3. Ms. Sarnoff reported that library attorney John Juergensmeyer advised that the Library can require staff to enroll in direct deposit payroll with implementation of UltiPro system. Ms. Sarnoff presented proposed replacement signs on the pillars at the Schaumburg and Roselle Road entrances to Town Square.
STAFF REPORTS
Reference Services – Nelly Somerman
Mrs. Somerman reported that the Information Desk assists library users with program registration, discussion/meeting room reservations, and copy machines. The Interlibrary Loan staff handles requests from other libraries for STDL material. (85% of the requests are for non-fiction books.) The number of items loaned to other libraries is five times greater than the number borrowed from other libraries. The Magazine staff manages print subscriptions to over 400 magazines and newspapers. Beginning March 1, the Library will subscribe to Zinio, a downloadable magazine service. President Frankel suggested that we collect statistics as soon as this new service is implemented.
Computer Assistance – Kathy Morgan
Mrs. Morgan reported that Computer Assistance (CA) staff troubleshoots and assists library users with public access computers. (There are 46 PC and 5 iMac internet computers, 8 PC non-internet computers, 4 “express” computers, 10 Wi-Fi enabled laptops and 3 ADA adaptive computers.) CA offers approximately 30 instructional classes per month. CA staff members participate in ongoing training to maintain and acquire competencies in new technologies. Highest demand for computers is on Sundays and Monday nights.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
TREASURER’S REPORT
Trustee Wroblewski-Bosshart reported that year-to-date tax revenue is on target. Ms. Sarnoff noted that there will be approximately $500,000 more in tax revenue than projected, but that this is an anomaly that will result in lower tax revenue in fy2014.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORTS
Matt Mussman reported that he has yet to speak with the Principal of Schaumburg High School to request that an STDL library card be included on the District 211 list of required school supplies. Isha Jog asked if she could post volunteer openings at the Library at her high school. Ms. Sarnoff responded that the Library has a more than sufficient supply of court-mandated community service workers and there are no additional opportunities for volunteers. Trustee Forte-Scott mentioned that the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Rotary Club is frequently looking for volunteer help.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Jonen reminded fellow Trustees of the Director’s evaluation and review process. She handed out evaluations and asked that they be completed and brought back to the March Regular Board Meeting. The results will be assessed and analyzed and reported in Executive Session at the April Regular Board Meeting for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
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