PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
February 10, 2005
Call To Order:
President Birgit LaMantia called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Library, 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights. Present were Trustees Pat Eden, Birgit LaMantia, Beverly Meyer, Pat Muller, Bill Poore and Diana Roscich. Trustees Beth Barista and Colleen Devine were absent. Also present was Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage.
Welcome of Guests:
None. Minutes:
Trustee Meyer moved and Trustee Muller seconded to approve the minutes of January 13, 2005. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Eden moved and Trustee Muller seconded a motion to approve February bills in the amount of $29,496.27. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. President’s Report:
President LaMantia presented the Annual Report for 2004 that was received and discussed. Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage presented her Annual Report for 2004 that was received and discussed. Administrative Librarian Savage discussed her written Librarian’s Report. Balancing of the heating/cooling system is not yet finalized. Administrative Assistant Mary Cummings has been hired and will start shortly. Correspondence:
A note of thanks from the Blue Island Library for their recent tour was circulated. Budget and Finance:
None.
Policy:
None.
Publicity:
None. Building and Grounds:
None. Parking Lot & Building Expansion:
Trustee Eden advised that the final architect walk –through will be held in April. Personnel:
Trustee Roscich advised that the Personnel Committee had met on February 1st to discuss the Administrative Librarian Evaluation. Friends of the Library Liaison:
Trustee Poore advised that the library book sale held on January 15 netted over $800. City Council Liaison:
Trustees Eden and Poore advised that the City will spend $82,000 on a special census hoping to pick up $250,000 per year, that the Classic Car Show will be held July 21st, that Indian Trails Mall will soon have a Dollar Store, that a bikeway initiative for the Cal Sag is underway, that the pending City budget has a $177,000 surplus to be discussed February 15 at 6:30 p.m., that impact fees for the fourth quarter of 2004 total $11,250, and that St. Alexander’s is working to finalize a sidewalk connection with the library. Donation Committee:
None. Old Business:
Auditor - Auditor proposals for the year ended December 31, 2004 were discussed. Trustee Eden moved and Trustee Poore seconded a motion to approve Selden Fox, Limited of Oak Brook, Illinois as our auditor. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. New Business:
Nominations for Palmer Award - Trustees will review and discuss at next months meeting. Executive Session:
Trustee Roscich moved and Trustee Meyer seconded to go into executive session to discuss the Administrative Librarian’s evaluation at 8:00 p.m. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Librarian Savage left the meeting.
Return to Regular Session:
At 8:15 p.m. the Board returned to its regular session. Administrative Librarian Savage rejoined the meeting. Administrative Librarian Evaluation:
The performance evaluation summary was discussed. Trustee Roscich moved and Trustee Muller seconded a motion to award the Administrative Librarian a 2.7% cost of living increase to $76,157 retroactive to January 1, 2005 and a $1,000 bonus for her excellent work on the building program. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Adjournment:
Trustee Poore moved and Trustee Muller seconded to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously and President LaMantia adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. William Poore
Secretary
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