SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2003

 

 

 

LOCATION: Conference Room

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Frankel, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Miller and Ms. Mutter

 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Jonen and Mr. Radley

 

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Madden, Mrs. Bussey, Mr. Musni, Mr. Wolek and Mrs. Jones

 

TIME MEETING BEGAN: 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Minutes.           It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Lucas that:

                                    The minutes of August 18, 2003 be approved.

                        Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Bids On Staff Computers.  Reiner Musni presented bids for 200 staff computers:

 

Company

Bid

ACP

$281,859.76

Netrix

$281,836.00

CDW

$283,940.00

CCIT

$274,718.50

 

            The Library budgeted $330,000.00 for this project but considered not funding the computers during this fiscal year.  The problem is that if the computer purchase is delayed, the computers would need to be reconfigured and the cost would be higher.  It was felt that many of the existing monitors could be maintained for a longer period of time saving an additional $24,000.

 

            It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:

The Library award a computer bid to CCIT for $274,718.50 minus approximately $24,000 for monitors.

            Roll call vote:

                        Mr. Lucas                    Yes

                        Mr. Frankel                  Yes

                        Mr. Lyons                    Yes

                        Ms. Mutter                   Yes

                        Mrs. Miller                   Yes

 

 

Staff Reports.  Statistics and a report from the Popular Services Department were discussed.

 

 

NSLS Representative.  Mr. Lyons reported on several issues.  There was an NSLS trustee workshop in August.  The big issue is the system budget that is facing severe cuts as well as the future direction that the system will take. 

 

Committees.  Mrs. Miller appointed committees (See committee report).

 

 

Treasurer’s Report.  Mr. Lucas expressed concern about the way investments are reported.  A significant loss is being shown.  Mr. Frankel said that this is really a statement showing what would happen if the investment were sold prematurely.  Holding them to maturity would eliminate this “paper loss.”  Mr. Frankel expressed concern about a new Village of Schaumburg tax.  It was unclear whether this was an increase in the sales tax or a hotel tax.  This needs to be checked out further.

 

 

Elk Grove Village Library Contract.  The Board discussed the contract with the Elk Grove Village Public Library.  Because of severe budget constraints, it was felt that the contract could not be renewed.

 

            It was moved by Mr. Frankel and seconded by Mr. Lucas that:

The contract with the Elk Grove Village Public Library net be renewed for 2004.

            Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mrs. Miller will write a letter to the Board of the Elk Grove Village Public Library explaining why the contract can not be renewed.

 

 

Resolution for Todd Morning.

 

            It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by M. Lucas that:

A resolution honoring Todd Morning (The Director of Youth Services) be approved (See Appendix A).

            Motion passed unanimously.

 

Time of Adjournment.  8:00 p.m.