LOCATION: Central Library Conference Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Froehlich (7:38), Mrs. Jonen, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Scott and Mr. Sesso
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Madden, Mr. Miller and Mr. Hanrath
TIME MEETING BEGAN:
7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Board Comments.
Mrs. Miller announced that Susan Gibberman has been named Romance Writers of America Librarian of the Year. Mrs. Scott said the Hoffman Estates Village Memorial plans have been completed and a statue of a girl reading a book would be the Library’s contribution to the memorial. Mr. Frankel gave an overview of the Inter-Governmental meeting sponsored by School District #54. Mr. Lyons addressed a request to remove the poster of Marion Jones. Mr. Madden said that it is time to remove all of the Read posters in the library (At this time, Mrs. Froehlich entered the meeting).
Minutes.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:
The minutes of February 18, 2008 be approved.
Motion passed unanimously.
Staff Reports.
Mr. Javorcic had prepared a Graphics Report but was unable to attend this evening because of the hospitalization of his mother.
NSLS Representative.
Mrs. Scott reported on the NSLS Awards Dinner which was held last Friday evening. Mr. Lyons also attended along with a number of staff members.
Treasurer’s Report.
Mr. Frankel said that income and expenses are in line and that the second installment of taxes is coming in a timely fashion. He expressed some concern that some of the Library’s bonds may be called because they are at high interest rates.
Art in the Library.
Mrs. Miller discussed two art projects: 1) three glass octopuses that could hang from the ceiling in the Youth Area at the Hanover Park Branch Library and 2) samples of fabric art that could hang on the blank wall in the Circulation Area in the Central Library. Mrs. Jonen expressed concern about the glass art in the Hanover Park Branch Library. She is concerned that there may already be too much in that area and that the glass art may not be appropriate. For the fabric art, Mrs. Miller distributed around twenty samples of fabric art and had each member indicate whether they liked or did not like each piece.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:
A statue for the Village of Hoffman Estates Memorial be purchased with Art Fund moneys at a cost of $3,080.00.
Motion passed unanimously.
Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
Mr. Madden presented a schedule for fiscal year 2008-2009. Member of the Board then set the following committee meeting schedule:
Taxing Body |
% Of Income From Property Taxes |
Plan of Service |
April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. |
Extension |
May 6th at 7:30 p.m. |
Personnel |
May 14th at 7:30 p.m. |
Facility & Equipment |
May 20th at 7:30 p.m. |
Budget |
June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. |
Student Trustee Position on Library Board.
Mr. Sesso then distributed a report on Student Trustee Guidelines and a Motion to Create A Student Trustee Position. There was some discussion about this advisory position. Some members felt that the Student Trustee should not make or second motions.
It was moved by Mr. Sesso and seconded by Mr. Frankel that:
Position be created after some additional responsibility issues are defined.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sesso will discuss this position with Ms. Alessio to determine how the present Teen Advisory Board may relate to this position.
Food for Fines.
Mrs. Jonen asked that a second Food for Fines month be selected during the summer months when normally food pantries are very short of food. There was also a discussion about elementary school meals and the number of children in our district who come to school without eating. It was decided after some discussion that a second Food for Fines month would be held in July.
Adjournment.
It was moved by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Lyons that:
The meeting adjourn.
Motion passed unanimously.
Time of Adjournment.
8:38 p.m.