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Normal Public Library
Minutes of the Board of Trustees
October 24, 2007

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

President Steinburg called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the correction of commas around the words “with regret” in number one of new business. The agenda for the meeting was approved as presented.

President’s Report
Mrs. Steinburg informed the board that Diane Risius will join the CORE committee in the search for a new director.

Linda Hutchins, Young Adult Librarian, presented the board with the teen’s summer reading program results. The program, Pluto Memorial Book Club, was a great success with 1,174 books given to the teens and 5,870 hours of reading performed. The board thanked Mrs. Hutchins for all her hard work.

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: None.
2. Parking and circulation: The circulation for September was up 317.
3. RSA/ILS: The Normal Public Library is actively participating on the RSA/ALS committees pertaining to the new/upgraded automation system. There will be cataloging training October 25, 2007.
4. Book Sale: The Friends of the Normal Public Library Book Sale was a success. The Friends made about $7,000 during the sale.
5. Budget for 2008-2009: Mr. Wegman met with the town’s budget committee on September 16, 2007.
6. Per Capita Grant: The library has applied for the Per Capita Grant.
7. Master Plan for Library Service: Mr. Wegman presented the board with a Master Plan for Library Service that will help the library plan for its future.

Committee Reports

Finance
Mrs. Christensen moved that expenditures amounting to $77,230.30 and two payrolls totaling $118,957.52 be paid. Mr. K. Sila seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.

Alliance Library System
Mr. K. Sila attended the ALS meeting at BroMenn. The ALS had a very diverse attendance. Both small and large libraries were present. The ALS is allowing a trial of many online databases through November.

Personnel
The CORE committee will meet on November 3, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the library’s board room to discuss applicants for the director’s position.

Building and Grounds
Mrs. Risius noted that the parking lot has had some improvements made.

Old Business
Uptown redevelopment continues and patron access to the library remains a concern. Construction on the parking deck has started.

New Business

1. Per Capita Grant: Mr. C. Sila moved to approve the Per Capita Grant as presented. Mrs. Christensen seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
2. Master Plan for Library Service: Mrs. Risius moved that the board proceed with the Master Plan. Mr. C. Sila seconded the motion, discussion was held, and the motion carried 6-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Farr
Secretary