SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD

 

JULY 19, 2004

 

 

 

LOCATION: Hoffman Estates Branch Library

 

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

 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Jonen, Ms. Mutter and Mr. Radley

 

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Hetzer, Mr. Vinnedge, Mrs. Adrianopoli, and Mr. Madden

 

TIME MEETING BEGAN: 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Dedication of Quilt.  Before the meeting began, there was a dedication of the quilt at 7:00 p.m.  This quilt designed by M. Joan Lintault will be a permanent exhibit at the Hoffman Estates Branch Library.  The funds for the quilt were raised through art fund donations.

 

 

Minutes.           It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:

                                    The minutes of June 21, 2004 be approved.

                        Motion was passed with an abstention from Mr. Lyons.

 

 

Staff Reports.

1.      Statistics were reviewed.

2.      A wireless system is operating and statistics on its use were reviewed.

3.      A list of former employees who have become library directors was distributed.

4.      Two statistical reports were reviewed: a) one from the State showing comparisons with other libraries of similar size and b) a quarterly analysis of circulation statistics.  The Board had several questions about Naperville statistics especially the high children’s circulation and the low overall registration rates.

5.      Hoffman Estates Branch Library.  Barbara Adrianopoli gave an overview of the branch library as well as outreach highlights where the library is participating in community events.

6.      The Board also discussed a national survey showing that reading among the US population has declined in the last few years.

 

 

NSLS Representative.  Mr. Lyons reported on the following:

1.      The director of the Warren-Newport Library (soon to be the new director of the Arlington Heights Library) was appointed to the NSLS Board.  This could be a problem since a trustee from Arlington Heights is also on the Board and the NSLS bylaws allow only one representative per library.

2.      The NSLS Foundation has run into some serious funding problems.  The Literary Circle event has not continued to generate the funds needed to support a staff position.  The system has been underwriting the foundation staff member and this can not continue. 

3.      The Village of Wheeling has decided that the bridge over the creek behind the system headquarters is a hazard and needs to be removed.  This will create a problem since NSLS has been using a parking lot located on the other side of the creek.  System funds may be used to expand the existing parking lot.

4.      In 2004 the NSLS budget was reduced by 7%.  It is hoped that the 2005 will have no additional decreases and should be flat as far as income is concerned.

 

Committee Appointments.   Mr. Lucas will deal with committee appointments in August.

 

Treasurer’s Report.  Mr. Frankel reported that 2003-2004 fiscal year has closed and that the budget will balance.  In fact, it is likely that the Library will actually end with a surplus.  He thanked the staff for all of their hard work in making the necessary fiscal changes in order to achieve this balanced budget.

 

 

Elk Grove Village Public Library.  The Elk Grove Village Public Library has agreed to all of the provisions for a contract renewal.  The contract should be available for signing in August.

 

 

2004-2005 Budget.

                        It was moved by Mr. Frankel and seconded by Mrs. Miller that:

The Tentative Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Library Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 be approved.

                        Roll call vote:

                                    Mrs. Miller                               Yes

                                    Mr. Frankel                              Yes

                                    Mr. Lyons                                Yes

                                    Mr. Lucas                                Yes

 

Executive Session.

                        It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:

The Board enter executive session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss the purchase of property.

                        Roll call vote:

                                    Mrs. Miller                               Yes

                                    Mr. Frankel                              Yes

                                    Mr. Lyons                                Yes

                                    Mr. Lucas                                Yes

 

                        It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:

                                    The Board leave executive session at 8:20 p.m.

                        Roll call vote:

                                    Mrs. Miller                               Yes

                                    Mr. Frankel                              Yes

                                    Mr. Lyons                                Yes

                                    Mr. Lucas                                Yes

 

Adjournment.

                        It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lyons that:

                                    The meeting adjourn.

                        Motion passed unanimously.

 

Time of Adjournment.  8:21 p.m.