CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
November 20, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Calumet City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:03 PM by President Jane Rowland.
Members present: Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier
Darlene Gray-Everett arrived at 7:20 PM
Members absent: Berth Jolly (called)
A motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to approve the
minutes of the October 16, 2007 Board meeting. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RATIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CORUS BANK
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to ratify the additional transfer of funds to Corus Bank. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
NEW BUSINESS
DETELLA, PLANERA – BID RESULTS
Ron DeTella and Mario Planera addressed the Board regarding the bidding process and results for the new addition and renovation. A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to approve the bids and the intent to award contracts to the recommended contractors pending review by our Board attorney. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. Darlene Gray-Everett abstained. The motion was passed.
Darlene Gray-Everett arrived at 7:20 PM, during the above presentation.
APPROVAL OF DETELLA, PLANERA ARCHITECTS INVOICE
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve the DeTella, Planera invoice. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. Darlene Gray-Everett abstained. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF KLEIN, THORPE AND JENKINS, LTD. INVOICE
A motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Nyota Figgs, to approve the Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. Invoice. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene
Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF GALE KREKOVICH ILA EXPENSES AND REPORT
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to approve the ILA expenses and report for Gale Krekovich. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene
Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF PATRICK COFFEY ILA EXPENSES AND REPORT
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Jackie Saucier, to approve the ILA expenses and report for Patrick Coffey. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene
Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF JANE ROWLAND ALA CONFERENCE ESTIMATED EXPENSES
A motion was made by Nyota Figgs, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve the estimated expenses for Jane Rowland to attend the ALA Conference. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL T-1 LINE AND HARDWARE FOR STAFF
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Jackie Saucier, to approve the additional T-1 line and hardware for staff. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene
Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
STAFF/BOARD CHRISTMAS PLANS
A motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve Christmas gift cards for staff. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
SUSIE ZAJAKOWSKI RESIGNATION PLANS
The Board discussed plans for acknowledgement of Susie Zajakowski’s resignation.
UPDATED TO BOARD PHONE LIST
The Board reviewed the updated Board phone list.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to accept the Financial Reports and pay the bills for October. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene
Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to transfer $100,000.00 from the Illinois Fund account to the Corus Bank account. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
LIBRARIANS’ REPORTS
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to accept the Department reports, and the Credit Pac report for October. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAM EVALUATIONS, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS were presented as per the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 PM a motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to adjourn. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Jacqueline Saucier voted aye. The motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted
Ignacio Jasso
Secretary
Approve: