BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 19, 2011
Central Library Conference Room
7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Robert Lyons, President; Nicholas Scipione, Vice-President/Secretary; Robert Frankel, Treasurer; Anita Forte-Scott; Ruth Jonen; Julie Wroblewski-Bosshart
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Deborah Miller participated via telephone in accordance with the STDL “Participation in Meetings and Conferencing via Electronic Means” Policy.
STUDENT TRUSTEES PRESENT
Meran Liu, Avni Bavishi
OTHERS PRESENT
Gerald Bromley, Richard Hanrath, Melissa Jones, John Juergensmeyer, George Katzamanis, Judy Katzamanis, Pat Llerandi, Judy Napier, Stephanie Sarnoff, Gretchen Schulz, Nelly Somerman
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
BOARD COMMENTS
Student Advisor Trustee Meran Liu, a senior at Hoffman Estates High School (HEHS) introduced newly appointed Student Advisor Trustee Avni Bavishi, a senior at HEHS. They were welcomed by the Board. Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart commented that she had a great time at the Schaumburg Septemberfest Labor Day parade, and that the tours of the Health and Finance Centers were wonderful. Mrs. Forte-Scott commented that she had also attended the parade and was very happy with STDL staff and public participation. Miss Liu attended the Schaumburg High School Open House with Teen Librarian Dan Schnepf and Miss Bavishi accompanied Teen Librarian Katie LaMantia to the Conant High School Open House to ‘buzz’ about Teen programs at the Library. Mrs. Jonen commented that she had attended the Special Naturalization Ceremony at the Central Library on September 16th and thought it was extraordinary. She commended Barb Adrianopoli and her staff on a job well done. Mr. Frankel commented that the Special Naturalization Ceremony was exquisite. Mr. Lyons commented that the Illinois Open Meetings Act permits the holding of an Executive Session at a Regular Board Meeting without prior notice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Jonen seconded that:
The Board approve the minutes of the August 22, 2011 Regular Board Meeting with a typographical correction to the name of Roger Bianco, a member of the public in attendance at the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO AGENDA
Ms. Sarnoff asked that the Extension Department Report be deleted from the Agenda and that a request to reserve both Rasmussen Rooms be added to the New Business section of the Agenda.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Sarnoff reported that she was contacted by a representative of the clothing retail chain Ross Dress For Less informing her that STDL had been chosen to receive a $1,000 donation on the occasion of the grand opening of a Ross store in Schaumburg. Ms. Sarnoff stated that henceforth all Board Meeting Agenda will include notice of an Executive Session for discussion and possible action. She reported that STDL board members are invited to the annual Schaumburg area Illinois Legislative Luncheon at St. Alexius Medical Center on Friday, September 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. She complimented the STDL staff on their efforts for the Special Naturalization Ceremony. Mr. Lyons asked Ms. Sarnoff to extend the Board’s thanks and appreciation to the staff. Ms. Sarnoff reported the Graphics Department and Management Team are in the process of redesigning the Adult borrower’s card. After the selection process is complete, the staff will focus on designing a card for teens.
STAFF REPORTS
Popular Services—Department Director Judy Napier reported that Librarian Amy Peterson’s premier Summer Outdoor Concert Series was hugely successful in both quality and attendance. She noted that e-books continue to be the ‘hottest’ items in the Audiovisual Department. Department staff is developing a “Tech Bar” where securely displayed iPods and e-readers can be used and evaluated by the public. Mrs. Napier commented that the volume of reserve requests continues to increase.
Adult Services—Department Director Pat Llerandi reported that the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) for individual biographies is now ‘921’, with books arranged alphabetically on the shelves by the subject’s surname. The DDC for collective (i.e., family or dynastic) biographies is ‘920’, with books arranged alphabetically on the shelves according to family surname. The DDC for biographies consisting primarily of literary or artistic criticism will remain classified according to subject area.
Circulation— Department Director Richard Hanrath reported on circulation trends of the past five years. He noted that reciprocal borrowing peaked in 2007-2008 and that door count and circulation peaked in 2008-2009. Both increases coincide with the renovation and closing of the nearby Poplar Creek Public Library. Mr. Hanrath noted that the monthly report of door count does not include activity at the Drive-Up Window. Ms. Sarnoff noted that our SIRSI system is being upgraded to capture this and other statistical information.
Library Attorney John Juergensmeyer requested that the Board move into closed session to discuss litigation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Jonen moved and Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart seconded that:
The Board move to Executive Session to discuss litigation.
Roll Call vote:
Mr. Scipione Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mrs. Forte-Scott Yes
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mrs. Miller Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Jonen seconded that:
The Board return to Regular Session.
Roll Call vote:
Mr. Scipione Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mrs. Forte-Scott Yes
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mrs. Miller Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
The motion passed unanimously at 8:05 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Jonen moved and Mrs. Forte-Scott seconded a motion to approve settlement of a class action tax objection for tax years 2003-2004 in the amount of .004% of the assessed valuation of the objectors’ property (approximately $24,000).
Roll call vote:
Mr. Scipione Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart Yes
Mrs. Miller Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mrs. Forte-Scott Yes
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
The motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Frankel reported there is virtually no income right now from tax revenue and investments. He noted that a transfer from Working Cash Fund is necessary and will be presented under New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Jonen moved and Mrs. Forte-Scott seconded that $989,500.10 be transferred from the Working Cash Fund to the General Fund.
Roll Call vote:
Mr. Scipione Yes
Mrs. Wroblewski-Bosshart Yes
Mrs. Miller Yes
Mrs. Jonen Yes
Mrs. Forte-Scott Yes
Mr. Frankel Yes
Mr. Lyons Yes
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Sarnoff asked the Board to approve the application Fiscal Year 2012 Illinois Public Library Per Capita Grant. Revenue from this Grant supports the Jobs and Career Center.
Mrs. Jonen moved and Mrs. Forte-Scott seconded that the Board approve application for the FY2012 Illinois Public Library Per Capita Grant.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Forte-Scott asked that a monthly update report on the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) be added to the Regular Board Meeting Agenda.
Ms. Sarnoff reported the Library received a request from a community group to reserve both North and South Rasmussen rooms on three dates this fall.
Mrs. Jonen moved and Mrs. Miller seconded the Board approve a request to reserve the North and South Rasmussen Rooms on the October 10th and allow the use of both rooms on October 24th and November 14th on a non-reserved availability basis.
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Sarnoff recommended that, with the demise of the North Suburban Library System (NSLS), the Board terminate NSLS reciprocal borrower patron status. She noted that this action would not diminish or change STDL cardholder privileges. She explained that non-STDL cardholder would henceforth be allowed to place reserves on items, and that non-STDL senior citizens will no longer be exempt from paying overdue fines.
Mrs. Forte-Scott moved and Mrs. Wroblewski- Bosshart seconded the Board terminate NSLS Reciprocal Borrower patron status.
The motion passed unanimously.
Facilities and Equipment Committee Chair Scipione and Trustee Jonen reported that they met with the operator of Cafenios to discuss terms of the café lease.
Mr. Scipione inquired if there had been any correspondence from the Elk Grove Village Public Library (EGVPL) Board. Ms. Sarnoff reported that she had not received verbal or written communication from EGVPL.
ADJOURNMENT
8:45 p.m.