CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

                     February 21, 2006

 

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Calumet City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:15 PM by President Jane Rowland.

 

Members present: Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, and Jane Rowland.  Susie Zajakowski was present via phone.

 

Members absent:  Darlene Gray-Everett (did not call)

                                Carl Johnson (did not call)

        Mary Ann Oswald (called)

                            

Also present:  Library Director Bill Pixley

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Jane Rowland, to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2006  Board meeting with changes. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

ROOFING PROJECT – PAYMENT TO COLEMAN ROOFING

A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to approve payment to Coleman Roofing for work done on the roofing project.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

BID NOTICE FOR LIGHTING UPGRADE

A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve the bid notice to be published for the lighting upgrade.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

PER CAPITA GRANT

The library was informed that it has been awarded a $48,115.94 Per Capita Grant.

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE EMPLOYEE ADVANCES

A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Bertha Jolly, to approve the advances for employees attending the Public Library Association Conference in Boston.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

REPLACEMENT COMPUTERS

A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve the replacement of some of the library’s computers.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

REVIEW OF 2005 EXECUTIVE MINUTES

The Board tabled the review of the Executive Session minutes of 2005 until the March Board meeting.

 

ALA MIDWINTER CONFERENCE REPORT

A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Bertha Jolly, to approve the ALA Midwinter conference expenses of Jane Rowland. On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION OF ADRIENNE WALTERS

A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to approve the resignation submitted by Adrienne Walters.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A motion was made by Kathleen Chiaro, seconded by Ignacio Jasso, to accept the Financial Reports and pay the bills.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

A motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chiaro, to transfer $107,000.00 from the Illinois Funds account to the library’s Corus Bank account.  On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

The Board was reminded of the upcoming Budget Committee meeting scheduled for March 14 at 6:00 PM.

 

LIBRARIANS’ REPORTS

A motion was made by Kathleen Chairo, seconded by Susie Zajakowski, to accept the Library Director’s report, Department reports, Technology Coordinator report and the Credit Pac Report. On a voice vote, the motion was passed.                                    

 

COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAM EVALUATIONS, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS were presented as per the agenda.

 

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:35 PM, a motion was made by Ignacio Jasso, seconded by Kathleen Chairo, to adjourn.   On a poll of the Board, Kathleen Chiaro, Ignacio Jasso, Bertha Jolly, Jane Rowland and Susie Zajakowski voted aye.  The motion was passed.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted

 

 

 

Ignacio Jasso

Secretary

 

Approved: