CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 20, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Calumet City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:25 PM by President Jane Rowland.
Members present: Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Jane Rowland and
Susie Zajakowski
Members absent: Ignacio Jasso (called)
Bertha Jolly (called)
Mary Ann Oswald (called)
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to approve the
minutes of the August 21, 2007 Board meeting. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
FINALIZE DIRECTOR AD
On a voice vote, Kathleen Chiaro, Darlene Gray-Everett, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted to finalize the ad for a Library Director.
LABOR DAY PARADE
The Board discussed possible improvements to participation in future Labor Day parades, such as to have printed material on how to apply for a library card available for the back-to-school rally.
NEW BUSINESS
2006-2007 E-RATE CHECKS
A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to approve the invoice of DeTella, Planera Architects. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Nyota Figgs, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF ELIMINATION OF BOOKING PROCEDURES POLICY
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ___________, to approve the elimination of the Booking Procedures policy. On a poll of the Board, ____________________voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF REVISION OF LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIALS POLICY
A motion was made by ____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the revision of the Lost and Damaged Materials policy. On a poll of the Board, ______________voted aye. The motion was passed.
AMENDMENT TO LIBRARY RECORDS CONFIDENTIALITY ACT
There was discussion concerning the amendment to the Library Records Confidentiality Act.
UPDATE TO BOARD PHONE LIST
President Jane Rowland requested updates to the Board phone list.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A motion was made by ________, seconded by ___________, to accept the Financial Reports and pay the bills for September. On a poll of the Board, ___________ voted aye. The motion was passed.
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ____________, to transfer $__________ from the Illinois Fund account to the Corus Bank account. On a poll of the Board, _______________ voted aye. The motion was passed.
LIBRARIANS’ REPORTS
A motion was made by ___________, seconded by ____________, to accept the Department reports, Technology Coordinator report and the Credit Pac report for September. On a poll of the Board, ____________ voted aye. The motion was passed.
COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAM EVALUATIONS, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS were presented as per the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At ______ PM, a motion was made by ___________, seconded by _________, 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, ______________ voted aye. The motion was passed.
At ______ PM, a motion was made by _________, seconded by ________, to return to the regular order of business. On a poll of the Board, __________ voted aye. The motion was passed.
ADJOURNMENT
At ______ PM a motion was made by ___________, seconded by ___________, to adjourn. On a poll of the Board, ________voted aye. The motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted
Ignacio Jasso
Secretary
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