CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
January 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Calumet City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Jane Rowland.
Members present: Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and
Jane Rowland
Members absent: Darlene Gray-Everett (called)
Bertha Jolly (did not call)
Jacqueline Saucier (called)
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to approve the
minutes of the November 20, 2007 Board meeting. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RATIFY APPROVAL OF REVISED LEVY
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to ratify the approval of the revised levy. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
RATIFY THE APPROVAL OF GALLAGHER INSURANCE 10% INCREASE
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to ratify the approval of the Gallagher Insurance 10% increase. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
RATIFY APPROVAL OF DETELLA PLANERA INVOICE
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to ratify the approval of the DeTella Planera invoice. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
RATIFY APPROVAL OF AFENYA PONGO RESIGNATION
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to ratify the approval of the resignation of Afenya Pongo. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
RATIFY APPROVAL OF DECEMBER TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ILLINOIS FUNDS
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to ratify the approval of the December transfer of funds from Corus Bank to Illinois funds. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
DISCUSS ILTA SPRING WORKSHOP
The ILTA Spring Workshop was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
AT&T E-RATE CHECKS
The Board reviewed two e-rate checks received from AT & T.
APPROVAL OF JOHN KASPEREK INVOICE
A motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve payment of the John Kasperek invoice. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF MIDWINTER CONFERENCE EXPENSES
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Mary Ann Oswalad, to approve payment of Midwinter Conference expenses for Jane Rowland. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
DISCUSSION RE LANDSCAPING
There was discussion regarding the library’s current landscaping.
DISCUSSION RE NEWSLETTER
There was discussion regarding the library’s current newsletter printer.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BRENDA MCKESSON
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Nyota Figgs, to approve the resignation of Brenda McKesson. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to accept the Financial Reports and pay the bills for November and December. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to transfer
$405,000.00 from the Corus Bank account to the Illinois Fund account. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
LIBRARIANS’ REPORTS
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Nyota Figgs, to accept the Department reports, for November and December. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAM EVALUATIONS, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS were presented as per the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:27 PM, a motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to go into Executive Session to discuss the hiring, discipline, performance, compensation and the dismissal of certain personnel and matters of pending litigation. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
At 7:40 PM, a motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to return to the regular order of business. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Nyota Figgs, to place an ad with the Illinois Library for a Library Director. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:41 PM, a motion was made by Nyota Figgs, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to adjourn. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, and Jane Rowland voted aye. The motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted
Ignacio Jasso
Secretary
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