PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
January 11, 2007 - 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:  Beth Barista, Pat Eden, Julie Lawler, Beverly Meyer, Pat Muller, Frank Petrosino and Bill Poore  Also present was Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage.  Administrative Assistant Kathy Mazies arrived at 7:08 pm. Trustee Roscich arrived at 7:10 pm. Trustee Murney was absent. 

Minutes:
Trustee Muller moved, Trustee Poore seconded, to approve the minutes of December 14, 2006.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Petrosino moved, Trustee Poore seconded, to approve the additional December bills in the amount of $46,386.85.  December total bills amounted to $69,861.29.  On a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Petrosino moved, Trustee Meyer seconded to approve the January bills of $36,757.83.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:
Trustee Barista received a letter from the Crestwood Public Library District regarding a proposed annexation.
    
Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage presented her written report. She discussed the new payroll system from ADP that would take effect in January.  Ms. Savage received a phone call from Alderman Kramarski regarding our neighbor to the east and his concern with standing water.  Due to installation of a new light pole at 125th street the library was without power the morning of January 8th.  The library also received a visit from the Illinois Department of Labor.  The library has posted job openings for new positions.  Employment applications are currently being accepted and reviewed.  Administrative Librarian Savage reported her 2006 goal accomplishments and her 2007 goals.  Trustee Meyer moved and Trustee Barista seconded a motion to approve the 2007 goals as amended:  in part C of second paragraph change: …with the first goal to compile… to “concurrently compiling;”  in part C of third paragraph change: …after that, organization to…“as well as organizing;”  under new goals:  after 2006 add “by second quarter.”

Correspondence:    
Administrative Librarian Savage distributed a thank-you from a staff member, Nancy Jeffries,  in appreciation of the holiday gift and party.

Budget & Finance:
None.

Policy:
Trustee Muller stated that a meeting will be scheduled for policy updates.

Publicity:      
None.

Building and Grounds:     
None.

Personnel:        
None.  

Friends of the Library Liaison:
Trustee Poore reported that the Country House Restaurant fundraiser was taking place throughout January and February.  Customers submitting coupons to the restaurant would earn the Library 40% of the net bill.  Trustee Poore stated that the Friends completed a great year and three successful fundraisers for the past year, netting over $1,600 to the Friends.  The Book Sale is scheduled for February 2 & 3, with a bag sale to be offered the last 2 hours on Saturday, the 3rd.  Two planters to match the sculpture outside were ordered and are being donated to the Library by the Friends.        

City Council Liaison:     
None.
    
Local History:          
None.

Long Range Planning:       
Trustee Meyer reported that a meeting would be scheduled in January to discuss the results of the Trinity College library survey and continue the planning process.
    
Old Business:       
None.

New Business:
Bank Depository Designation - Administrative Librarian Savage discussed the Bank Depository resolution needed for insurance purposes.  Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Eden to approve this item.

Lockout/Tagout Policy - Administrative Librarian Savage stated that the library had been visited by the Illinois Department of Labor and cited for not having a Lockout/Tagout Policy.  Ms. Savage had purchased the items necessary to bring the library into full compliance and a written Lockout/Tagout Policy is in process. Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Muller seconded that Administrative Librarian Savage be authorized to write the policy.  Motion passed unanimously.

Administrative Librarian’s Evaluation - Evaluation forms were distributed.  Personnel Chair Roscich requested that they be returned to her by January 26.  

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 8:12 pm.


Patricia Muller
Secretary