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Wheaton Public Library Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015 I. Call to Order and Roll Call: The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 21, 2015 in the Library Board Room. President Christine Fenne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Mr. Cho, Mrs. Fenne, Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Metanchuk, Ms. Porter, Mrs. Stec and Mrs. Wonser. Absent: Mr. Harding. Mr. Piemonte entered the meeting at 7:01. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance Manager and recording secretary for this meeting, were also present. II. Citizens to Be Heard: There were no citizens to be heard. III. Presentation by Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) Director, Dee Brennan: Ms. Brennan explained what RAILS does and how it impacts its 1400 members, which includes special and academic libraries, public libraries and school libraries among others. She noted that RAILS is state-funded and is celebrating its 50th year. After her presentation, she answered questions from the Trustees. IV. Introduction of Newly Appointed Board Member Ann Stec and Swearing In: Mrs. Fenne introduced Mrs. Stec to the Board and swore her in. CONSENT AGENDA V. Minutes of the August 17, 2015 Board Meeting VI. Financial Reports for 1st Quarter FY15/16, August 2015 and Bill Listing for September 2015 Payment: Mrs. Christell- Sandri noted that there was a check issued after the Bill Listing was complete - $3,474.78 to Catalog Innovations for production of the Library’s Fall newsletter. Mrs. Lindsey moved and Mrs. Metanchuk seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items including the additional payment. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mr. Cho Mrs. Fenne Mrs. Lindsey Ms. Metanchuk Mr. Piemonte Mrs. Stec Mrs. Wonser Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Porter Absent: Mr. Harding Motion Carried AGENDA VII. Friends of the Library Report – Mrs. Adamowski: Mrs. Adamowski received a book sale wrap-up from the Friends. They had a very successful sale, making a $22,166 profit. They will be having their media sale in September and their better books and art sale in November. They are possibly going to suspend accepting donations January through March. The volunteers have put in tremendous amounts of time and the process has gone very smoothly. VIII. Library Director’s Report for July 2015: Mrs. Adamowski said the Global Tour program at the Library on September 13th was enjoyed by both the participants and visitors (about 300 people). Though the attendance was not as expected, she will sponsor it again. She has finished all the new trustee orientations and encouraged any trustee who had questions/comments to contact her anytime, they don’t have to wait until a board meeting. Cristina Henriquez who is the local author of the Wheaton Reads book, The Book of Unknown Americans, had a successful turnout for her discussion on September 17th. Mrs. Adamowski thanked the Board members for their patience during the summer while she participated in many Illinois library programs throughout the state. She shared a card of appreciation from Senator Michael Connelly for her work with the library. She encouraged the Board to attend the Local Government Breakfast on October 15th. Mrs. Adamowski has received a cost analysis of the interior renovation. She is going to have the City look at it and will provide more details at the October Board meeting.  Wheaton Public Library Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015 IX. Unfinished Business: None X. New Business: A. Motion to Approve Gallery Policy: Mrs. Adamowski presented a policy concerning exhibiting local artists’ work on a wall on the Library’s first floor. The framing has been installed and artwork from Clare Woods Academy is currently up. It was asked what if the artist wants to sell. The policy states that the artist’s name and contact information will be posted by the display. Artists are encouraged to donate up to 10% of their sales to the Friends of the Library. Mrs. Wonser moved and Ms. Porter seconded to approve the Gallery Exhibit Policy as presented. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Fenne Mrs. Metanchuk Mr. Cho Mr. Piemonte Mrs. Lindsey Mrs. Wonser Ms. Porter Mrs. Stec Nays: None Absent: Mr. Harding Motion Carried XI. Board Member Comments (Round the Table): Ms. Porter noted that the Board Listing didn’t show the taking on of former Trustee Jim Kranjc’s final two years of his term. Mrs. Adamowski said it was an oversight and that Mr. Piemonte took over his appointment, so has a two-year commitment instead of three. It will be corrected with the City. It was noted that the Wheaton Reads book is timely in that it is about a currently prevalent social issue. Mrs. Adamowski reminded the Finance Committee members about their next meeting on October 12th at 7:00 p.m. XII. Adjournment: There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Ms. Porter moved and Mrs. Lindsey seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Ms. Porter Mrs. Stec Mrs. Wonser Mrs. Lindsey Mr. Cho Mrs. Fenne Mr. Piemonte Ms. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Mr. Harding Motion Carried at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Christell-Sandri Finance Manager Wheaton Public Library