Normal Public Library
Minutes of the Board of Trustees
July 25, 2007

Members present: Joan Steinburg, President, Amy Christensen, Karen Farr, Diane Risius, Charles Sila, Karl Sila, Susan Stillwell, and Robert Wegman, Library Administrator. Also present were Ruth Reeves, Jeanne Moonan, Lolita Netter, and Mark Peterson, City Manager.

President Steinburg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. The agenda for the meeting was approved as presented.

President’s Report
No report.

Librarian’s Report
1. Monthly financial report. Revenue: Revenue for this fiscal year (excluding receipts from property tax) is running about twice what it has been for this time of year. Expenditures: PC’s are being replaced. The update for the surveillance system has been completed.
2. Parking and circulation: The circulation for June was down 3,591.
3. RSA/ILS: The Normal Public Library is actively participating on the RSA/ALS committees pertaining to the new/upgraded automation system.
4. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Mr. Wegman presented the board with information on the RFID tags, their cost, and their use in libraries.

Committee Reports

Finance
Mrs. Christensen moved that expenditures amounting to $68,884.32 and three payrolls totaling $186,069.05 be paid. Mr. C. Sila seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

Alliance Library System
Mr. K. Sila informed the board that the ALS website is interesting and that there are many educational opportunities available.

Personnel
No report.

Building and Grounds
No report.

Old Business
Uptown redevelopment continues and patron access to the library remains a concern. Mr. Mark Peterson, City Manager, updated the board on parking concerns and uptown redevelopment.

New Business
1. Consent agenda: Mr. K. Sila moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mrs. Christensen seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.
2. Personnel Policy: Mrs. Stillwell moved to approve the Personnel Policy as corrected. Mrs. Risius seconded the motion, discussion was held, and the motion carried 7-0.
3. Library board By-Laws: Mr. C. Sila moved to approve the Bi-Laws as presented. Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.
4. Technology plan: The technology plan was not discussed at this meeting. It will be discussed at the August meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Karen Farr
Secretary