Library Board

Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2017 I. Call to Order and Roll Call: The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 16, 2017 in the Library Board Room. President Christine Fenne brought the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members present at roll call were Mr. Cho, Mrs. Fenne, Mrs. Lindsey, Mr. McHaley, Mrs. Metanchuk, Ms. Porter, Mr. Sanguinetti and Mrs. Wonser. Absent: Mrs. Stec. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance Manager and recording secretary for this meeting were in attendance. II. Citizens to Be Heard: None III. Department Presentation – Jennifer Taber, Supervisor Early Childhood Services: Mrs. Taber started by saying that she is very excited about the “flip-flop” of the areas in the Youth Services Department and the other changes that have occurred recently. She feels that the staff has been invigorated by these changes. She stated that the new layout is welcoming and spoke about a few programs that she is involved with such as free-form art projects, chemistry and bee programs. She leads Great-Beginnings classes that are four times a week and says that the small children can’t help but brighten anyone’s day. Mrs. Taber likes the new area. It’s more contained and the shelving is lower, making visibility better. She invited the members to go down to see the Youth Services Department. CONSENT AGENDA IV. Minutes for the December 19, 2016 Board Meeting V. Financial Reports for December 2016 and Bill Listing for January 2017 Payment: Ms. Christell-Sandri handed out the December 2016 Munis Financial Report that had been left out of the mailed packet. Mrs. Fenne asked if anyone needed to have that moved out of the agenda. Mrs. Metanchuk moved and Mr. Cho seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Lindsey Mr. Sanguinetti Mr. Cho Ms. Porter Mrs. Metanchuk Mr. McHaley Mrs. Fenne Mrs. Wonser Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Stec Motion Carried AGENDA VI. Friends of the Library Report – Mrs. Adamowski: Nothing to report. VII. Library Director’s Report for December 2016: Mrs. Adamowski said she enjoyed Mrs. Taber’s report and loves the remodeled Youth Services Department. She told the Board that one of the last things to be done is setting up new DVD shelving which will happen by Wednesday. The next stage will be making the signage on each floor look the same. Mrs. Adamowski stated that two information desks that were planned for are not necessary. She said that sometimes waiting a little while after each movement can sometimes result in a change or altering of plans, and that, in this case, has saved money. The Business Resource Center will be getting painted, signage put up and a new desk. Mrs. Adamowski told the Board that many of the new ideas that are coming up are within the Strategic Plan that is to start in FY2017/2018. She also informed the Board that the FY17/18 cost to the Library for health insurance was lower than originally budgeted, so the extra money was added to the budget for purchase of trending technology, marketing more to unincorporated areas and hiring a consultant to assess the library’s furniture. Mrs. Adamowski said that Mr. Ted Utchen had spoken to her about the library removing paper towels in the restrooms. She explained that paper towels were taken out because it was more environmentally friendly, that there had been inappropriate use and cost. The paper towels were removed in June 2016 and there have been no complaints other than the conversation by Mr. Utchen. Board Members all agreed the removal of the paper towels was a good move and they should not go back. VIII. Unfinished Business: A. Motion to Roll Over or Expend the Garbe Fund Disbursement of $1,150.00: Mrs. Lindsey felt that the disbursement should be used on books, as was intended. Discussion occurred. Mrs. Metanchuk moved and Mrs. Wonser seconded to roll over the Garbe Fund Disbursement of $1,150.00.  Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2017 Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mr. Cho Mrs. Lindsey Ms. Porter Mr. McHaley Mrs. Metanchuk Mr. Sanguinetti Mrs. Wonser Mrs. Fenne Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Stec Motion Carried IX. New Business: None X. Board Member Comments (Round the Table): Mrs. Lindsey told the Board that the Elgin Public Library was having a Literary Festival and suggested that WPL do a similar event. Mrs. Fenne mentioned that Vickie Austin would be speaking about her book “Circles of Gold” on Tuesday at the library. She also told the Board that the ILA Legislative Luncheon was on February 13th and encouraged the members to attend. XI. Adjournment: There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Mrs. Wonser moved and Mr. McHaley seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Fenne Mr. Cho Mrs. Lindsey Mr. McHaley Ms. Porter Mrs. Wonser Ms. Metanchuk Mr. Sanguinetti Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Stec Motion Carried at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Christell-Sandri Finance Manager Wheaton Public Library