PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
AMENDED
December 13, 2007


Call to Order:
President Bill Poore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Library, 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, Illinois.  Present were Trustees: Beth Barista, Pat Eden, Julie Lawler, Bill Poore, Beverly Meyer, and Lois Stanciak. Also present were Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage and Head of Technical Services Shirley Kanapackis. Trustee Muller arrived at 7:04p.m., Trustee Roscich arrived at 7:10p.m., and Trustee Petrosino arrived at 7:17p.m. 

Minutes:
Trustee Meyer moved to have the minutes of the meeting of November 8th, 2007, corrected. Under the President’s Report, change the wording from “at” the Palos Bank to “by” the Palos Bank.  Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Barista seconded the motion to approve the amended minutes of November 8th, 2007. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Petrosino moved, Trustee Muller seconded a motion to approve the remainder of November bills in the amount of $46,794.82. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Petrosino moved and Trustee Muller seconded a motion to approve the December bills in the amount of $37,964.04. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:     
President Poore and the Trustees recognized circulation clerk Norma Norton with a ten year anniversary gift.  Shirley Kanapackis, retiring Head of Technical Services, was also presented with a gift after 17 years of service.  President Poore will not be able to attend the January 10th, 2008 meeting and asked Trustee Eden to chair.  President Poore had the Administrative Librarian review the Disaster Plan with the Board, which she did.

Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage presented her written report.  

Correspondence:
The Board members received many thank-you notes from staff for the Christmas party and Appreciation Awards.

Budget & Finance:  
Trustee Petrosino moved that the mortgage on the parking lot be paid off in 2008.  Trustee Eden seconded.  On a voice roll, the motion carried unanimously.  

Policy:
Trustee Meyer and her committee presented three policy revisions. 
1.    On the Patron Behavior policy, a wording change on the patron appeals process.  Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Barista seconded, and on a voice vote it passed unanimously. 
2.    Trustee Meyer moved to have the insured amount of $500.00 is increased to $2,000.00 for entire displays value.  Trustee Rosich seconded.  On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
3.    The policy committee recommended that prices for staff recognition awards be increased. The 10 year recognition gift of a key chain will be changed to a picture frame.  The policy will also show presentation of awards will take place at the Christmas Party in December.  Trustee Muller seconded.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.   

Publicity:
No report.

Building and Grounds:  
No report.  

Personnel: 
No report.

Friends of the Library Liaison:            
President Poore stated that the third annual Christmastime in Palos was a huge success with an attendance of over 700 people.  Many Friends attended and helped with preparations.  Half of the silent auction books sold as well as many of the $5.00 books.  President Poore stated that the next meeting of the Friends will be at Country House on January 9th, 2008 for a lunch.  Country House is again giving a portion of receipts in January and February to the library when patrons present a coupon.

City Council Liaison:        
President Poore stated that the tax levy was approved on December 4th, 2007.  Palos Overlay District will be making a decision about tear-downs and the size of homes to be built on existing lots.  The next PUD meeting will be held on February 20th, 2008.  An ordinance passed by the City on November 20th, 2007 states that services be obtained within Palos Heights whenever possible.          

Local History: 
No report.

Salary Review: 
No report.

Old Business:  
None

New Business:
Holiday Party Review - The Christmas party held on December 2nd at Toby’s was very nice.  A suggestion for next year is to allow individuals to have two free drinks.      

JSIP Agreement - The Joint Self-Insurance Program agreement for insurance to cover staff members, directors and officers was offered.  The cost is $3,000.00 this year.  Trustee Lawler motioned, Trustee Eden seconded.  On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.     

2008 Budget - Trustee Petrosino moved to accept the proposed 2008 budget.  Trustee Eden seconded.  On a roll call, the motion carried unanimously.  The 2008 budget allows for the hire of 2 new employees, 1 full- time and 1 part-time.    

Salary Adjustment - The salary adjustment of January 13th, 2008, will go to Personnel committee.    

PLA Conference Request:     
Administrative Librarian, Elaine Savage, requested permission to attend the PLA Conference in Minneapolis to be held in March of 2008.  Trustee Muller motioned, Trustee Petrosino seconded.  On a voice vote motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:   
President Poore asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Muller moved, Trustee Stanciak seconded the motion to adjourn.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:54p.m.

Julie K Lawler
Secretary