CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
August 15, 2006
CALL TO
ORDER
The regular meeting of the Calumet City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:55 PM by President Jane Rowland.
Members present: Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski.
Members absent: Kathleen Chiaro
(called)
Carl Johnson (did not call)
Bertha Jolly (did not call)
Also present: Library Director Bill Pixley
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2006 Board meeting, as amended. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski
voted aye. The motion was passed.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXPENSES – PAT COFFEY
A motion was made by Mary Ann Oswald, seconded by Darlene Gray-Everett, to approve the ALA Annual Conference expenses for Patrick Coffey. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski
voted aye. The motion was passed.
LABOR DAY PARADE
There was discussion concerning the upcoming Labor Day parade and the library’s involvement in the parade.
NEW BUSINESS
JOHNSON CONTROLS DEMISTER
AIR CONDITIONING PROPOSAL
This item was tabled.
BUDGET REVISION – TUTORING
AND COMPUTER CLASSES
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to approve a revision to the budget for tutoring and computer classes. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski
voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF
ANNUAL REPORT
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to approve the FY 05-06 Annual Report. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF
OUTREACH CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION
A motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to approve the job description of the Outreach Clerk. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ASHLEY BATTLE
A motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to approve the resignation of Ashley Battle. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COREY GREENE
A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to approve the resignation of Corey Greene. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S VACATION REQUEST (Aug
31 and Sept 1)
A motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Mary Ann Oswald, to approve the Library Director’s vacation request for August 31 and September 1. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Jane Rowland, to accept the Financial Reports for July and pay the bills. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
A motion was made by Jane Rowland, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to transfer $40,000.00 from the Illinois Funds account to the Corus account. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
LIBRARIANS’ REPORTS
A motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to accept the Library Director’s report, Department reports, Technology Coordinator reports and the Credit Pac reports. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
COMMUNICATIONS,
PROGRAM EVALUATIONS, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS were
presented as per the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:32 PM, a motion was made by Darlene Gray-Everett, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to adjourn. On a poll of the Board, Darlene Gray-Everett, Ignacio Jasso, Mary Ann Oswald, Jane Rowland, and Susie Zajakowski voted aye. The motion was passed.
Respectfully
submitted
Ignacio
Jasso
Secretary
Approved: