The Board of Trustees of the La Grange Park Public Library met at 7:04 p.m. in regular session on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by President Hurley. Upon roll call, the following persons were present: Trustees, Foster, Kaminski, Dominguez and Hurley. Kate Zdenek was present for Executive Director, Dixie Conkis who was absent. Trustees Fagan, Cavaliere and Lee were also absent.
Introduction of Visitor(s)
Craig Nowicki and Mike Semo of Control Engineering and Norm and Dan Eallonardo of Independent Construction Services were present. Craig Nowicki of Control Engineering gave his report regarding the baseboard radiation controls. He presented a detailed printed report showing each baseboard radiation zone and each breaker panel. He stated that there were 16 radiation zones of heat that he and his crew tested on a Saturday morning two weeks ago. They spent 15 hours of work on the testing. They had to figure which breaker panel controlled each zone. Their findings indicated only 6 units needed work and they could not locate panel #23. Also, the pump room does not have a heater and it should have.
They performed another testing with a thermometer to see if the heat was even across the baseboards and they were except for the front hallway's baseboard. It was dirty so they vacuumed it and now it's okay. They strongly recommend cleaning the baseboards on a regular basis.
As for panel #23 - they will review the old drawings of the building and then reccommend disconnecting the panel. The repair of six units includes a new thermostat and possibly a new safety part.
They found a problem with two breakers. One breaker had an oil substance on it so they called the manufacturer and they said to send the breaker to them for analysis and they would send a new breaker free of charge. The other breaker has two problems and need to be replaced.
Norm Eallonardo agreed with all the findings of Craig Nowicki. Norm addressed the Board about his letter to Executive Director, Dixie Conkis about potential Construction Manager Services for the future.
Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Trustee Kaminski motioned to approve the Regular Minutes of February 23, 2010 and the motion passed.
Trustee Dominguez motioned to approve the Closed Session Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2010 and the motion passed.
Treasurer's Reports
Trustee Dominguez motioned to approve March's disbursements of $96,570.86 and the motion passed.
Committee Reports
a. Finance Committee - No report
b. Policy and Personnel Committee - The Public Access Computer Policy and Sponsorship Policy were tabled until the next Regular Board Meeting. Trustee Dominguez motioned to approve The Participation in Meetings and Conferencing via Electronic Means Policy and the motion passed. Trustee Fagan will have to contact other committee members about setting up a date and time for a meeting.
c. Library Development Committee - No report.
Unfinished Business
Trustee Foster motioned to approve baseboard radiation work on unit #'s 1,14,16, 20 & 22 for the amount of $1675.00 and the motion passed 4-0 following a roll call vote.
New Business
Trustee Foster motioned to hire Norm Eallonardo to provide "construction manager" services fro capital projects that are being considered and the motion passed 4-0 following a roll call vote.
Communications, Correspondence and Meetings
President Hurley reported there will be no Illinois Day for Libraries in Springfield this year.
Reports
All reviewed.
Open Discussion
The Board was open for discussion.
Dominguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. and the motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Dominguez
Trustee
