Welcome of Guests:
None.

Minutes:
Trustee Meyer moved and Trustee Muller seconded to approve the minutes of December 9, 2004.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Eden moved and Trustee Poore seconded a motion to approve January bills in the amount of $43,607.17.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:
President LaMantia presented a laudatory Proclamation to John Eckman for his 81/2 years of service on the Board.  He is moving to Naperville and has resigned effective January 31, 2005.

Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage discussed her written Librarian’s Report.  Administrative Librarian Savage is being recognized by the Palos Orland branch of the American Association of University Women as one of their Educational Foundation named 2005 honorees for leadership in managing and successfully completing a library renovation and expansion.  The recognition will take place at a Midlothian Country Club dinner on May 5.

Correspondence:
A note of thanks from John Eckman for the previously presented gift was circulated.

Budget and Finance:
None.

Policy:
None.

Publicity:
None.

Building and Grounds:
None.

Parking Lot & Building Expansion:
Trustee Eden advised that the Plexiglas “fingerprint protector" is in place and the quilt box project is complete.  She also noted that the major donor plaque has been mounted on the wall and needs to have screw holes drilled when the plaque layout is finalized.  It was agreed that this committee would be abolished at the end of June.

Personnel:
None.

Friends of the Library Liaison:
Trustee Poore advised that 2005 Entertainment books were still being sold, that the Country House fundraiser was underway until the end of February and that the library book sale would take place on Saturday, January 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  He also advised that the library had established an Augusta Palm Memorial Fund to which all interested parties could donate.

City Council Liaison:
Trustee Eden advised that the TIF Review Board would meet on January 27 at 10:00 a.m. and that the Gateway Redevelopment Plan /Project Public Hearing would be on March 15 at 7:00 p.m.  She also advised that Palos Hospital had asked for elimination or reduction of building permit fees from the Licenses, Permits and Fees Committee.

Donation Committee:
Administrative Librarian Savage had e-mailed Board members referencing a sculpture offer from a Palos Heights artist.  The Board members will review sculpture samples that are currently in the artist’s front yard near 125th Place and Melvina and discuss at the next meeting.

Old Business:
Auditor - Administrative Librarian Savage advised that she would have an auditor recommendation for the next meeting.

New Business:
Non-Resident Program Attendance - President LaMantia advised that she received a complaint from a Palos Hills resident asking why her children were not allowed to participate in children’s programs at our library.  Our policy prohibits attendance of children of non Palos Height's library cardholders.  After review of neighboring library policies in this regard, the Board agreed to maintain the existing policy.

Ethics Officer:
President LaMantia appointed Trustee Devine to be the Ethics Officer replacing Trustee Eckman.

Administrative Librarian’s Evaluation:
Board members were requested to submit Administrative Librarian performance appraisals to Trustee Roscich by January 28.  Administrative Librarian Savage submitted her 2004 goal accomplishments and her 2005 goals.  Trustee Meyer moved and Trustee Barista seconded a motion to approve the 2005 goals.  After discussion, on a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:
Trustee Poore moved and Trustee Eden seconded to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously and President LaMantia adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

William Poore
Secretary