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
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: