Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Warsaw Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 8, 2011
Present: Angela Gonzalez, Carolyn Lyons, Suzenne Miller, Mary Reagan, Sue Aldinger, Margaret Zeches, Douglas Ingles (Town Board Representative)
Absent: Janice Kelsey
Public Attending: Jennifer Byroads, Robert Heubusch
Meeting called to order at 7:01pm. The Board offers our sympathy to library board member Janice Kelsey on the death of her mother.
Public Comment Period: Jennifer Byroads: expressed continued concern for patron safety & requested update on safety issues addressed since Nov 2010 meeting
Reading of minutes from Dec 14, 2010 meeting waived. (motion:SM/2nd:CL; approved)
OLD BUSINESS: (1) Action Plan Update (re: safety of patrons & staff); all items addressed & completed, or in process (ie. new computers & new outside lighting);
(2) New Charter: will wait to discuss this at our next meeting when all members can participate in the discussion; (3) Outdoor lighting: New light over back door, new light on sign in front of library, 2 pole lights in front have been repaired; (4) back door closet & painting complete; (5) front desk: having a new desk designed, awaiting new design presentation. (Design will include optimal spot for video surveillance equipment); (6) Lawyer Letter approval: Motion: “If we retain services of Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna, LLP in the future the board will approve contacting the firm” (motion: CL/2nd:SM) approved (vote:3-approve/2-oppose)
NEW BUSINESS: (1) New Officers: will address new officers at our next meeting; (2) Adoption of ALA Code of Ethics: Motion: “To recognize the ALA Code of Ethics for the library” (Motion: SA/2nd:SM) approved. (2) New Clerk: Sue Sitarek in a civil service, non-competitive position. Sue began work on January 4,2011 and is scheduled to work 8 hours per week. (Motion: MR/2nd:CL) approved. (3) Schedule Personnel Committee Meeting (members: CL/MR/SA): will meet Tuesday, Feb 15 @ 10:30am; (4) Long Range Plan: need to seek a facilitator for a focus group for our long range plan, Angela will look into facilitator options, we will be asking community members to participate in the focus group; (5) Annual Report to PLS presented & reviewed by board members. Motion: “Approve Annual Report as presented” (motion:MR/2nd:SM) approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (1) Lobby Day is March 1st.--participation is encouraged; (2) Two persons have expressed interest in running for the library board in the fall. (Carolyn will contact them about eligibility and the process for election.)
Vouchers: reviewed vouchers 1-49 (January # 1-27 & February # 28-49); vouchers signed (motion:MZ/2nd:SM) approved.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7:00pm
Meeting adjourned (motion CL/2nd:MR) at 8:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Mary Reagan
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 8, 2011
Present: Angela Gonzalez, Carolyn Lyons, Suzenne Miller, Mary Reagan, Sue Aldinger, Margaret Zeches, Douglas Ingles (Town Board Representative)
Absent: Janice Kelsey
Public Attending: Jennifer Byroads, Robert Heubusch
Meeting called to order at 7:01pm. The Board offers our sympathy to library board member Janice Kelsey on the death of her mother.
Public Comment Period: Jennifer Byroads: expressed continued concern for patron safety & requested update on safety issues addressed since Nov 2010 meeting
Reading of minutes from Dec 14, 2010 meeting waived. (motion:SM/2nd:CL; approved)
OLD BUSINESS: (1) Action Plan Update (re: safety of patrons & staff); all items addressed & completed, or in process (ie. new computers & new outside lighting);
(2) New Charter: will wait to discuss this at our next meeting when all members can participate in the discussion; (3) Outdoor lighting: New light over back door, new light on sign in front of library, 2 pole lights in front have been repaired; (4) back door closet & painting complete; (5) front desk: having a new desk designed, awaiting new design presentation. (Design will include optimal spot for video surveillance equipment); (6) Lawyer Letter approval: Motion: “If we retain services of Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna, LLP in the future the board will approve contacting the firm” (motion: CL/2nd:SM) approved (vote:3-approve/2-oppose)
NEW BUSINESS: (1) New Officers: will address new officers at our next meeting; (2) Adoption of ALA Code of Ethics: Motion: “To recognize the ALA Code of Ethics for the library” (Motion: SA/2nd:SM) approved. (2) New Clerk: Sue Sitarek in a civil service, non-competitive position. Sue began work on January 4,2011 and is scheduled to work 8 hours per week. (Motion: MR/2nd:CL) approved. (3) Schedule Personnel Committee Meeting (members: CL/MR/SA): will meet Tuesday, Feb 15 @ 10:30am; (4) Long Range Plan: need to seek a facilitator for a focus group for our long range plan, Angela will look into facilitator options, we will be asking community members to participate in the focus group; (5) Annual Report to PLS presented & reviewed by board members. Motion: “Approve Annual Report as presented” (motion:MR/2nd:SM) approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (1) Lobby Day is March 1st.--participation is encouraged; (2) Two persons have expressed interest in running for the library board in the fall. (Carolyn will contact them about eligibility and the process for election.)
Vouchers: reviewed vouchers 1-49 (January # 1-27 & February # 28-49); vouchers signed (motion:MZ/2nd:SM) approved.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7:00pm
Meeting adjourned (motion CL/2nd:MR) at 8:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Mary Reagan
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