Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

Robert W. Rowe Public Library District
                               Regular Board Meeting Held At:  Robert W. Rowe Library
                                                               July 9, 2009

                                                                       Minutes

Call to Order:  President Brenda Brown, called the meeting to order at 7:10pm.  Trustees present:  Kathy Mufich, Lisa Olson, Donna Klein-Acosta.  Trustees absent:  John Maurer, Jamie Walker, Karen Koubek.  Guests present:  Debby Smith.

Open Forum:  None.

Minutes from previous meeting:  June 11, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Lisa and seconded by Kathy, motion carried. 

Financial Report:  June 2009 financial report was tabled to next meeting.

Committee Reports:  The trustees did a walk through of proposed outside reading area to be funded by Friends of the Library.  They also inspected the site for the new outside sign.  John submitted the results of his building inspection for review. 

Special Orders:  The review of closed meeting minutes is due.  There have been no closed meetings during this period of review.

Board Development:  Video #4, Board of Trustees relationship with the Library Director was viewed.  Brenda sent emails from PALS and ILA which were discussed.

Unfinished Business:  Board member address sheet was updated and distributed.

New Business:  Budget ordinance will be looked at during the August meeting.  Debby will ensure follow up on the building and grounds inspection report.

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan:  The board discussed the development of the outside areas including long term need for additional parking.  They recommended continued planning for library expansion given record months of library usage and new patron cards issued.

Library Director’s Report:  The Friends of the Library annual book sale was successful and volunteers were phenomenal.  Many thanks to all that participated.  Friends of the Library Garden Walk and Festival was a huge success with over 100 visitors to the different gardens.  Over $2,000 was earned.  Read on the Wild Side is in its fifth week.  Over 100 participants have signed up.  “Snakes Alive” program was a success and a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo is planned for July 25th.  Beginning computer classes will be offered in August.  Other computer classes that will be offered at a later date are Beginning Internet, Beginning Word, How to Set-Up an E-Mail Account and Excel.

Adjournment:  Motion to adjourn at 8:45pm was made by Kathy, seconded by Lisa, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Klein-Acosta, Secretary