Normal Public Library
Minutes of the Board of Trustees
June 20, 2007

Members present: Joan Steinburg, President, Amy Christensen, Diane Risius, Charles Sila, Karl Sila arrived late, and Robert Wegman, Library Administrator. Also present were Lolita Netter, Tori Melican, Ruth Reeves, and Jeanne Moonan.

President Steinburg called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Mr. C. Sila moved to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. Mrs. Christensen seconded and the motion passed 4-0. Mr. C. Sila moved to approve the agenda for the meeting as presented. Mrs. Risius seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

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: We have received a number of replacement PCs and the parts for the updated surveillance system. Installation is nearly complete.
2. Circulation: The circulation for May was up 718 from May 2006.
3. Uptown Redevelopment: Work continues on nearby banks.
4. RSA/ILS: The Normal Public Library is actively participating on the RSA/ALS committees pertaining to the new/upgraded automation system.
5. Standards and Policies: Mr. Wegman brought forth several library policies and standards for reauthorization, with no recommended changes.
6. RFID: (Radio Frequency Identification) Mr. Wegman commented that RFID technology is becoming viable with prices declining and industry standards being developed. Previously budgeted funds remain in the library’s account and he will be looking into viable, industry-standard options. RFID can greatly streamline check-in, check-out, and taking inventory.
7. Consent agenda: Mr. Wegman discussed the usage of consent agenda with the board.

Committee Reports

Finance
Mrs. Christensen moved that payroll of $59,197.96 and monthly bills amounting to $32,823.74 be paid. Motion seconded by Mrs. Risius. Motion carried 5-0.

Alliance Library System
No report. Mrs. Steinburg requested brief educational reports if there was no actual activity to report.

Personnel
No report.

Building and Grounds
No report.

Old Business
Uptown redevelopment continues and patron access to the library remains a concern.

New Business
1. Consent agenda: Mr. C. Sila moved to approve the consent agenda. Mrs. Risius seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
2. Material Selection: Mrs. Risius moved to accept the materials selection policy as presented. Mr. C. Sila seconded the approval and the motion carried 5-0.
3. Reference Policy: Mrs. Christensen moved to accept the reference policy as presented. Mr. C. Sila seconded the approval and the motion carried 5-0.
4. Board Concerns: Mrs. Christensen asked about availability of statistics regarding usage of subscribed online references.
5. Children’s Programs: Mrs. Melican gave a presentation on the summer reading program. The most significant topic was the improved activities schedule.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Karl Sila
Acting Secretary