Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

                                          Robert W. Rowe Public Library District
                               Regular Board Meeting Held At:  Robert W. Rowe Library
                                                               June 11, 2009

                                                                       Minutes

Call to Order:  President Brenda Brown, called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.  Trustees present:  Jamie Walker, Kathy Mufich, John Maurer, Karen Koubek, Donna Klein-Acosta.  Guests present:  Debby Smith, John Morrow, Lisa Olson.

Open Forum:  None.

Minutes from previous meeting:  May 14, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by John and seconded by Karen, motion carried. 

Financial Report:  May 31, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Donna and seconded by Jamie, motion carried.

Committee Reports:  The Evaluation Committee, Brenda and Karen, presented the Director’s evaluation for final signature.  The Building Committee presented a rough draft of proposed outside reading area to be funded by Friends of the Library.

Special Orders:  The resignation of Mike Walker as Trustee was accepted by the board.  Ordinance 08/09-04 for appointment of Lisa Olson to fulfill open 2 year term was motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by John.  Roll Call Vote:  Brenda – aye; Karen – aye; John – aye; Jamie – aye; Donna – aye, motion carried.  Lisa took the oath of office.  Donna will notify LaSalle County of this change.  She will also prepare the new trustee packet to give to Lisa at the next meeting.

Board Development:  Video was deferred to next meeting.  Brenda reminded everyone of the PALS and ILA emails now available.

Unfinished Business:  The Village of Sheridan has granted the library zoning of B1 Small Business.  We have received the outside sign and placement is still being decided.  John Morrow reviewed the preliminary budget.  Jamie made a motion to accept the preliminary budget and John seconded.  Roll Call Vote:  Brenda – aye; Karen – aye; Kathy – aye; John – aye; Jamie – aye; Lisa – aye; Donna –aye.
The decorating committee will purchase two computer/book couch tables for the foyer.

New Business:  A discussion was held regarding offering insurance to employees.  A motion to accept membership to North Suburban Library System Group Medical Plan was made by Kathy and seconded by Karen.  Roll Call Vote:  Brenda – aye; Karen – aye; Kathy – aye; John –aye; Jamie – aye; Lisa – aye; Donna –aye.
Ordinance 08/09-05 Prevailing Wage was motioned for acceptance by Karen and seconded by Jamie, motion carried.  Donna will ensure notice of ordinance is published, copies mailed to Dept of Labor and Secretary of State, and Debby will post at the library.
Brenda contacted the Times newspaper to remind them to publish the article regarding our 15th anniversary.

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan:  None.

Library Director’s Report:  The Friends of the Library are having their annual book sale.  Set up will be July 1st and 2nd with the sale during library hours on the 3rd and from 9 am to 4 pm on the 4th.  New chairs have been purchased for the computer area.  The back counter in the computer area has been set aside for laptop users.  Friends of the Library Garden Walk and Festival is June 27th.  Joel Torbeck from IVCC will be presenting a job search program on June 18th and 25th.  Read on the Wild Side is in its first week.  Over 80 participants have signed up.  “Snakes Alive” program was a success and a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo is planned for July 25th.

Adjournment:  Motion to adjourn at 9:20 pm was made by Jamie, seconded by Karen, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Klein-Acosta, Secretary