Normal Public Library
Minutes of the Board of Trustees
March 21, 2007
Members present: Joan Steinburg,
President, Amy Christensen, Karen Farr, Susan
Stillwell, Diane Risius, Jodie Slothower, Charles
Sila, and Robert Wegman, Library Administrator.
Also present were Lolita Netter, Ruth Reeves,
Jeanne Moonan, 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
Mrs. Steinburg welcomed Mr. Peterson, City Manager,
to the board meeting. Discussion was held on the
library’s current parking problem and the
soon to be built parking deck. Mr. Peterson informed
the board that patron access to the library, parking,
and patron safety is a town priority. Mr. Peterson
gave the board an update on uptown redevelopment
and he assured the board that he will continue
to advocate for the library.
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: Some
staff PC’s will be running out of warranty
in January and June and these PC’s need
to be replaced. A digital surveillance system
is being researched.
2. Parking and circulation: The circulation for
February was down 1%. During February, the library
was closed for 1 ½ days due to bad weather.
3. RSA/ILS: The Normal Public Library is actively
participating on the RSA/ALS committees pertaining
to the new/upgraded automation system.
4. Statement of economic interest: Mr. Wegman
reminded the board to file their Statements of
Economic Interest before May 1, 2007.
5. Salary schedule adjustment: The COLA (Cost
of Living Adjustment) for the second half of the
year was a decrease. The town has not recommended
a COLA. The town has requested a 1% Equity Adjustment
to bring the non-contract employees in line with
the salary changes affecting the contract employees.
Committee Reports
Finance
Mrs. Risius moved that expenditures amounting
to $34,324.93 and two payrolls totaling $112,371.32
be paid. Miss Farr seconded the motion, discussion
was held, and the motion carried 7-0.
Alliance Library System
No report.
Personnel
No report.
Building and Grounds
Mrs. Christensen informed the board that the new
shelving unit for the circulation area is in use
and that the wainscoting will be installed soon.
The board complimented the Friends of the Normal
Public Library for their continued support and
generosity.
Old Business
Uptown redevelopment continues and patron access
to the library remains a concern.
New Business
1. Salary schedule adjustment: Mr. Sila moved
to adopt the revised salary schedule as adopted
by the Town of Normal. Mrs. Risius seconded the
motion and it carried 7-0.
2. Board Concerns: Mrs. Steinburg thanked Ms.
Slothower for her six years of service on the
library board. She complimented Ms. Slothower
on her hard work and fresh perspective.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57
p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will
be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Farr
Secretary
