The Schaumburg Township District Library (STDL) Board met multiple times during this month
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STDL Library Board Meeting Notes: October 18, 2004
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OCTOBER 18, 2004
LOCATION: Conference Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Jonen, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lyons, and Mr. Radley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSETN: Mrs. Miller and Ms. Mutter
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Kleffman, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Hetzer, Mrs. Adrianopoli, Mr. Madden, Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Miller (via a telephone connection)
TIME MEETING BEGAN: Budget Hearing (7:30); Board Meeting (8:00)
Budget Hearing. At 7:30 Mr. Lucas called a public budget hearing to order. There were no comments from the public and at 8:00 p.m. the budget hearing was closed.
Selection of Architect for the Hanover Park Branch Library. Mr. Oliver gave some additional information about the two finalists: PSA and FGM. On Monday, October 11th Mrs. Miller, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Adrianopoli, Mr. Madden and Mr. Oliver visited three libraries constructed through Alan Armbrust of FGM (Antioch, Harvard and Fox River Grove). PSA was not visited sine they designed the Central Library and a number of their libraries had been visited in the past.
Mrs. Miller through a telephone connection gave her impressions on the three visits, highlighting that the clients were very satisfied except at Antioch where the architect switched to go to another firm. Mr. Lyons only concern was the lack of imagination. There was considerable discussion back and forth with some concern that PSA who has most of their staff now in Texas and is facing a merger might not be able to devote enough resources in a timely fashion to this project. In the case of FGM, they do have extensive experience in remodeling small library facilities.
Several informal pollings of the Board showed that the Board was divided and not sure of the exact direction to take. Staff mentioned that the FGM libraries seemed to be fairly pedestrian and the lighting was disappointing. The deciding factors seemed to be that the library has had good experience in the past with PSA and that PSA has shown more imagination in their architectural projects.
It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:
PSA be selected as the architect for the Hanover Park Branch project stipulating that it is essential that Denelle Wrightson complete the program and be responsible for the interior.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mr. Radley Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
Mr. Lucas Yes
Mr. Oliver agreed to begin the process of preparing a contract with PSA. The Board agreed to meeting again on Tuesday, October 26th for the purpose of reviewing that contract.
Public Comments. Mr. Hetzer read a prepared statement asking the Board to consider saying a Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of their meetings like most governmental groups do. A survey showed that the saying of a pledge at public library Board meetings is not a common practice.
Minutes. It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Lyons that:
The minutes of September 28, 2004 be approved.
Motion passed unanimously.
Staff Reports. A report from Youth Services had been distributed and was discussed. There was a discussion about drops in reference and reciprocal borrowing statistics. It was also noted that the library has made the new Hennen list ranking 9th in the nation of public libraries in its population category.
NSLS Representatives. Mr. Lyons reported on several matters:
1) The fact that now the Village of Wheeling has decided to help subsidize the building of a bridge behind the system building.
2) The Mount Prospect Grand Opening. He attended and was very impressed by their new facility.
Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Frankel discussed the Library’s tax rate and asked that a history of the rate be distributed to the Board. Tax bills have finally come out and taxes are due on November 15th. Financial reports were also reviewed.
Stop Sign. The Village of Schaumburg has completed their stop sign analysis for the main library entrance and based upon their usage reports, the Village staff does not feel that a stop sign is warranted.
Request To the Library for a Book Display on Islam. The Northwest Suburban Muslim, Inc. has requested to have a book display on Islam. One problem is that the Library normally does not do displays on specific religions. There are so many different religions and it would be hard to cover the variety. One other possibility is to have a display on the Middle East and to include a variety of cultural and historical books.
Levy Budget. It was moved by Mr. Frankel and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:
An Ordinance levying taxes for library purposes for the fiscal year 2004/2005 be approved.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mr. Radley Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
Mr. Lucas Yes
School District #211 Meeting Room Request.
It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Radley that:
The request by School District #211 to hold a meeting in both Rasmussen rooms on December 13th be approved.
Motion passed unanimously.
Pledge of Allegiance. The Board then considered the request to have a Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of Board meetings. Mrs. Jonen noted that one concern she has is that the pledge is not just something that is rote. Mr. Lyons noted that the system has added a pledge to its meetings. Mr. Lucas noted that saying a pledge did not appear to be a common practice among libraries and that only one north suburban library says a pledge.
It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Radley that:
A Pledge of Allegiance be included at the beginning of regular Board meetings.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Frankel No
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mr. Radley Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
Mr. Lucas No
Motion passed.
Adjournment. It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:
The meeting continues on Tuesday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Time of Adjournment. 9:27 p.m.
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OCTOBER 26, 2004
LOCATION: Director’s Office
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. Oliver, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Madden and Mr. Hetzer
Architect for the Hanover Park Branch Library. Mr. Oliver gave an overview of his discussions with the architectural firm PSA. Basically the firm agreed to insert a statement noting that Denelle Wrightson will be the primary library planner, interior designer and director of the overall design effort. Mr. Lyons asked if any consideration would be given to replacing the building completely. Mr. Oliver said that an extra $7,500 is being added to the contract for PSA to first conduct a study of various approaches to this facility: 1) remodeling, 2) rehabilitation, 3) renovation and 4) restoration.
Mr. Lucas asked if the building has been checked for asbestos and other environmental concerns. A preliminary environmental study of the building has already been conducted and was satisfactory. More detailed environmental studies will be conducted later. Mrs. Miller asked about the quality of the soil and Mr. Oliver noted that this is not known. She also said that all of the options are important to consider in order to have a library that is outstanding.
Mr. Oliver noted that the fees in the contract are: 12% for remodeling but 10% if the building is rebuilt or expanded. The furniture fee is 10%. The exterior architect for the facility still needs to be selected. The final contract should be available for approval at the November 15th Board meeting. The staff and Board still need to discuss the “vision” for this facility.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lyons that:
The contract provisions as outlined including the fees, the role of Denelle Wrightson, the preliminary studies and the selection of an architect for the exterior be approved.
Roll call vote:
Mrs. Miller Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mr. Lucas Yes
The schedule still needs to be determined. It was also decided that there be a Board meeting on December 6th for the purpose of discussing the schedule and the plans for the branch library.
Adjournment. It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:
The meeting adjourns.
Motion passed unanimously.
Time of Adjournment. 8:05 p.m.