LOCATION: Central Library Conference Room

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Froehlich, Mrs. Jonen, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Scott and Mr. Sesso

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Lyons

OTHERS PRESENT: , Mr. Madden, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Hanrath, Mrs. Adrianopoli and Mr. Ericson

TIME MEETING BEGAN:
7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comments

Board Comments.
Mrs. Miller highlighted the articles that Mrs. Adrianopoli had written for the ILA Reporter. Mr. Frankel noted that the Legislature has overturned the Governor’s veto of the Library Working Cash Fund and the restrictions that had been placed on the distribution of tax bills. Mrs. Miller showed her banned books bracelet and she stated that it would be good to have a display case showing items for sale in the library. It might be good to also sell additional items such as this bracelet. Mrs. Miller also noted that there were very few suggestions this month.
Mrs. Scott stated that the ILA Conference was last week and four staff members attended that conference. The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce will be holding a November 2nd fashion show. Mrs. Scott representing the library will model a coat. Several Board members expressed interest in attending this event.
There was also some discussion about the November 10th reception at the Library. Mrs. Jonen reviewed the food and décor selected. Mrs. Adrianopoli will look into security, maintenance and other items for that evening.

Minutes.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Sesso that:
The minutes of September 17, 2007 be approved.
Motion passed with Mrs. Jonen abstaining.

Youth Services Report.
Mrs. Jones reviewed the summer programs and noted the very high participation. Over 2,700 bags were distributed to children who completed the summer reading program. She noted the extended hours of the preschool library, the summer brochures, van services, and youth programming.

NSLS Representative.
Mrs. Scott reported that Mr. Sesso attended an NSLS training session. She also reported that she has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the system. She highlighted some information compiled by the system on the return on investment gained by patrons in their use of our library and the system. A report from NSLS on our library use of system services had been included in the Board packet. Mrs. Miller said it would be helpful to see some of the statistics from other libraries for comparison purposes.

Treasurer’s Report.
Mr. Frankel said that the override of the Governor’s veto will now allow tax bills to be distributed. The bills should be out in December. In the meantime, the library has had to borrow funds in order to meet current expenses.
It was moved by Mr. Frankel and seconded by Mrs. Miller that:
A transfer of $749,972.61 be made from the Working Cash Fund.
Roll call vote:
   Mr. Sesso     Yes
   Mrs. Miller     Yes
   Mr. Frankel     Yes
   Mrs. Jonen     Yes
   Mrs. Froehlich     Yes
   Mrs. Scott     Yes

Mr. Frankel suggested that the Library look into paying utility bills through direct deposit. He also suggested that we investigate other credit cards which give mileage or other incentives when used.

Request for Exception to Meeting Room Policy.
Mrs. Froehlich had a number of questions about the group that was requesting an exception to the meeting room policy. She was concerned with the group and its purpose as well as the volume of traffic that would be involved with a job fair. Mr. Ericson then joined the Board meeting to explain that the Illinois WorkNet Center is providing regular counseling to job seekers at our library on Friday afternoons. That counseling is being provided in cooperation with the library. He also reviewed the planned job fair that is being held here on January 26th from 2:00 until 5:00. About twenty five employers will attend the job fair.

Window Frost and Draft Investigation.
For several years now the library has been having problems with window frost and drafts in part of the west side of the 2nd floor. A number of heating/ventilating contractors have looked at the problem and been unable to come up with a solution. Mr. Hutchinson who just completed the study of the water problems of the Hoffman Estates Branch Library was asked to examine this issue at the Central Library.
He determined the causes of the problem and prepared a report for the Board on how the issues can be remedied. He estimated the work to correct the problems to cost between $12,000.00 and $15,000.00. He also noticed when he visited some limestone copings that are deteriorating and need to be repaired at a cost of $13,000.00.
It was moved by Mr. Frankel and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:
The needed repairs at a cost of approximately $28,000.00 be approved.
Roll call vote:
   Mr. Sesso     Yes
   Mrs. Miller     Yes
   Mr. Frankel     Yes
   Mrs. Jonen     Yes
   Mrs. Froehlich     Yes
   Mrs. Scott     Yes

Schaumburg TIF District.
Mrs. Scott said that former trustee Russell Radley was the Board’s representative to the Village of Schaumburg for the TIF District. Mr. Sesso volunteered to be the new representative and to attend the Village TIF meetings.

Adjournment.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:
The meeting adjourn.
Motion passed unanimously.

Time of Adjournment.
8:35 p.m.