The Board of Trustees of the La Grange Park Public Library met at 7:30 p.m. in regular session on Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by President Hurley. Upon roll call, the following persons were present: Trustees Hurley, Lee, Silver, Kaminski, Fagan and Foster. Executive Director, Dixie Conkis was present.
Trustee Dominguez was absent.
Introduction of Visitor(s)
Rick Cavaliere attended the beginning of the meeting to introduce himself and voice his interest in serving as trustee. Katie Lou Fagan, possible future Trustee, attended and listened intently to the proceedings.
Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Trustee Fagan
motioned, seconded by Foster, to approve the Regular Minutes of October 28, 2008
and the motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Trustee Lee motioned, seconded by Kaminski, to approve the Invoices to be Paid for the amount of $44,321.81 for the month of October, 2008 and motion passed 6-0 following a roll call vote.
Committee Reports
a. Finance Committee –
Trustee Foster discussed Finance Committee meeting held on November 11, 2008. The Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing was conducted earlier in the evening.
b. Policy and Personnel Committee –
The Gift Policy is on hold until legal counsel can review.
c. Library Development Committee – No report.
Unfinished Business
- Building issues – President Hurley reported that work is progressing smoothly and that the shrouds have been installed over the openings on second floor. It is already noticeable that much less heat is being lost. Air flow will be tested and balanced.
- 2009 Election – Rick Cavaliere has agreed to take the two year term of Marc Silver who is resigning. There is still one more position on the Board which has no candidate yet.
- Strategy and Financial Planning – Ehlers and Associates is producing a financial forecast draft by first week of December.
- Strategic Plan – The library has received a proposal from Mary Jane Kepner for the facilitation of a Strategic Plan. Miriam Pollock and Larry Rosenthal will attend January Board meeting to discuss options for facilitating a community survey.
New Business
- Foster motioned, seconded by Silver, to approve Ordinance No. 166: Ordinance levying and assessing taxes of the La Grange Park Public Library District, Cook County, IL for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009. Motion passed following a role call vote with 6 ayes, no opposed.
- Foster motioned, seconded by Silver, to approve Resolution No. 64: Resolution to limit certain funds in accordance with the tax cap and to request no limitation on the Corporate Fund. Motion passed following a role call vote with 6 ayes, no opposed.
- Foster motioned, seconded by Kaminski, to approve “Annual Certification, Metropolitan Library System Public Library Membership FY 2008-2009.” Motion passed following a role call vote with 6 ayes, no opposed.
- Foster motioned, seconded by Lee, to cancel the December 23 Board meeting.
- Dixie proposed using the services of Timothy Stratton as legal counsel. Board indicated their approval.
Communications,
Correspondence and Meetings
- It was noted that the Friends of the Library elected new officers and will be reviewing their bylaws.
- Dixie noted the Library staff potluck.
Reports
All Reviewed
Open Discussion
The Board was open for discussion.
President Hurley motioned, seconded by Trustee Silver to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and the motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lee
Acting Secretary
