PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
June 8, 2006

Call to Order:
President Beth Barista called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Library, 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, Illinois.  Present were Trustees: Pat Eden, Julie Lawler, Beverly Meyer, Pat Muller, Frank Petrosino, William Poore, and Beth Barista.  Trustee Timothy Murney arrived at 7:03pm and Trustee Diana Roscich arrived at 7:17 pm. Also present were Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage and Administrative Assistant Donna Ondriska.

Welcome:
The Board welcomed new Public Services Clerk, Sandy Mc Bride and Youth Services Assistant, Alice Galyean.

Minutes:
Trustee Poore moved to approve the minutes of May 11, 2006, seconded by Trustee Lawler. On a voice vote, motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Poore seconded, to approve the additional May bills in the amount of $38,940.62.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Muller seconded, to approve the June bills of $24,458.48.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:      
None.
    
Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage presented her written report for the past month. She reminded the Board again about attending a continuing education event before October 15th.  Administrative Librarian Savage discussed the roof leak with the Board, and that NIR had been contracted to fix the roof. Consensus was to proceed as discussed.

Correspondence:    
Administrative Librarian Savage received a letter from the Palos Lions Club with their annual contribution for large-print and audio books.

Budget & Finance:       
None.

Policy:      
None.
    
Publicity:      
None.

Building and Grounds:       
None. See HVAC under old business.
    
Personnel:
None.

Friends of the Library Liaison:       
The Friends will be greeters at the June 21st Farmers Market.

City Council Liaison:
Trustee Poore reported that the Council will discuss the proposed new pool sometime mid-to-late July. Alderman Prestinario is involved with the Cal-Sag Trail Committee and they won a grant for $344,000 for
Phase 1Engineering of the Trail. The Council passed a motion for a public hearing to raise questions regarding zoning code changes.

Local History:
None
    
Long Range Planning:
There will be a meeting on June 14th with John Kooyenga from Trinity Christian College to begin the community survey.
        
Old Business:       
HVAC - Administrative Librarian Savage reported on what testing and results had been obtained. Harwood Engineering recommended the Library contact the local Carrier representative to troubleshoot the chiller.   Trustee Eden moved to authorize Administrative Librarian Savage to contact Carrier and perform the service, seconded by Trustee Petrosino. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

St. Alexander’s Sidewalk - Administrative Librarian Savage indicated the sidewalk had been completed except for the gate. She noted they wanted permission to use the parking lot for morning masses now and to keep the gate unlocked from Saturday evening through Monday morning. Discussion ensued. Trustee Lawler moved to allow gate access only from Saturday 4 pm to Sunday at 8 pm, seconded by Trustee Murney.  Then, Trustee Lawler amended to include usage subject to the installation of the gate, with a lock and key provided to the Library. On voice vote, motion carried unanimously.   

Adjacent Library Property - Trustee Eden noted that she had been unable to investigate.

New Business:       
Zoo Passes - Beginning July 1st, Brookfield Zoo will be giving the library four passes for a family of four. The Administrative Librarian presented a list of rules. Discussion of conditions and terms ensued. Trustee Poore moved to accept the rules as presented, except to increase the deposit to $50, seconded by Trustee Petrosino. On voice vote, motion carried unanimously.

Digitization funding - Administrative Librarian Savage noted the grant had been submitted and asked the Board if they would contribute an additional $10,000 towards the project if the grant is approved. Trustee Meyer moved to allocate the contribution, seconded by Trustee Eden.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:
Trustee Poore moved, Trustee Eden seconded, to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. President Beth Barista adjourned the meeting at 8:16 pm.


Patricia Muller
Secretary