PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 - AMENDED

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, Tim  Murney, Frank Petrosino, William Poore, and Beth Barista.  Trustee Roscich arrived at 7:03.  Also present was Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage.

Minutes:
Beverly Meyer moved to add the date of July 13, 2006 to the minutes and approve them, seconded by Diana Roscich.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Roscich seconded to approve the July, 2006 bills in the amount of $70,674.45.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.  Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Poore seconded to approve the August, 2006 bills in the amount of $82,139.99.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried.  Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Poore seconded to approve the September bills in the amount of $30,036.48.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:
President Barista appointed Frank Petrosino, Pat Eden, and Julie Lawler to the Budget and Finance Committee.  Committee assignment sheets were passed out.

Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage reported that the summer movie in the parking lot was successful.  She also gave the date of the Holiday Party as December 10th, from 3p.m. until 6p.m.Thr paperback rack is ready to be installed at the Metra Station and will be restocked with the help of the Friends.  Administrative Librarian Savage also reported that the area east of Ridgeland is not receiving library newsletters.  Also the use of the parking lot by St. Alexander’s is finished and a plant was received from Fr. Cronin.

Correspondence:
Administrative Librarian Savage received a letter from Fred Schlipp stating he is retiring from the Urbana Library and thanking the Library for the tour given to his graduate class.

Budget & Finance:
Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Poore seconded to renew Hartford Insurance.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Policy:
None

Publicity:
Trustee Murney reported on an article about credit checks now include overdue fines on library cards.  The Library currently does not use a credit company to recover overdues.

Building and Grounds:
None

Long Range Planning:
The survey will be approved and a meeting will be held with the Trinity Survey Team.   Completed surveys will be returned to Trinity.  Results will be given at a meeting on December 6th.

Personnel:
Trustee Muller moved, Trustee Roscich seconded, to approve staff and Administrative Librarian’s ‘salary adjustments’ be effective the first pay period in January.  On a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.Trustee Muller moved, Trustee Meyer seconded, to approve ‘salary adjustments’ be uniform for all employees.  On a roll call vote the motion passed with six yes and 3 no votes.

Friends of the Library Liaison:
The Book Sale brought in $3600.60.  Sixteen volunteers helped during sale hours.

City Council Liaison:
A salary increase of $3000 has been proposed by the Finance Committee for aldermen.  No vote has been taken.  Ward remapping is in the hands of the finance committee.  On October 12th, 2006 a meeting will be held concerning the Pool Referendum.

Local History:    
None

Old Business:
HVAC - No problems have developed.  Since July 13th only one alarm has occurred.

Trustee Workshop - Trustee Eden reported on the workshop she attended for compliance of this year’s state per capita grant.  She distributed sheet about the accountability of Board Members

New Business:
Election of Officers - Nomination committee chairman Muller presented the slate of officers:
President – Trustee Beth Barista
Vice President – Trustee William Poore
Secretary – Trustee Patricia Muller
Treasurer – Trustee Frank Petrosino
Trustee Muller moved, Trustee Lawler seconded to accept the slate of new officers.  On a voice vote motion carried unanimously.

Community Survey Contract - Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Poore seconded to accept the Community Survey Contract. On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.

Grant - The Board reviewed and discussed Chapters 6 and 7 in the Standards for Illinois Public Libraries. Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Petrosino seconded to approve and authorize signing the Per Capita Grant application. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Calendars - Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Poore seconded to accept the 2007 Library & Board Calendars listing dates and closings.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Donations - Trustee Roscich moved, Trustee Petrosino seconded to decline a donation of two paintings as per our policy.  On a voice vote the motion carried.

Adjournment:
Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Murney seconded to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.  President Barista adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.


Patricia Muller
Secretary