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October 10, 1984
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie
Public Library held Wednesday, October 10, 1984.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Diana Hunter, President.
Members present:
Diana Hunter, President; Dr. John M. Wozniak, Vice
President; Shirley Merritt, Secretary; Dr. Herman
s. Bloch; Walter B. Flintrup;
Norma L. Zatz; and Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent:
Eva D. Weiner.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMER 12, 1984
Mrs. Hunter requested the following corrections:· page 1, last
para-
graph, the sentence, "Mrs. Hunter suggested checking with our attorney ••• "
should be deleted; and on page 4, second
paragr~p.h
from the bottom of the
page, the sentence, "Miss Radmacher reported that independents can't talk to
clusters." should be changed to "Miss Radmacher reported the CLSI independents
can't talk to CLSI clusters.''
Mr. Flintrup then moved and Dr. Bloch seconded to approve the
minutes as corrected.
The motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Bloch made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup;
MOTION;
That the Skokie Public Library Board moves that
the following items on the Consent Agenda be
approved subject to audit:
l. Financial Statements
2. Bills
The motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Bloch made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup:
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MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board moves
that the following items b~ placed on file:
1. Suburban Library System Unemployment
Compensation Fund, Financial Statements
June 30, 1984 (with Accountants' Report
Thereon)
2. Circulation Reports
3. Library Use Statistics
4. Correspondence
5. Reports from Department Heads
The motion passed unanimously.
GIFT OF $63 FROM ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF FOR BOOKS IN MEMORY OF
CECELIA. STURM
The gift from Adult Services Department staff members in memory of
Cecelia Sturm, mother of Coralie Ginsburg, a librarian, Adult Services Department was noted with grateful appreciation.
SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE, APRIL 30, 1984 (.WITH
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT THEREON FROM PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL AND COMPANY
The trustees received these statements prior to the meeting.
was no
There
discussion.
RECOMMEND RECOGNITION FOR 20 YEAR AND OVER EMPLOYEES
Miss Radmacher reported that there are a few staff members who have
been at the Skokie Public Library for 20 years or more and she believes that
the Library should recognize these employees in some way.
Dr. Wozniak entered the meeting.
Much discussion followed as to which years of an employee's anniversary dates to recognize; what kind of recognition to 9ive.
The suggestion was made to form a committee and possibly to plan
something for the holiday season or some time in early December.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
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MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board appoints
a committee to investigate recognition of service
consisting of Board members with input from staff.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Hunter appointed Mr. Flintrup, herself, Mrs. Weiner, Miss
Radmacher and a staff member (to be chosen by Miss Radmacher) to the committee.
Dr. Wozniak moved and Mr. Flintrup seconded sending a resolution to
Dorothy Rasmussen extending the Board's congratulations on her 25 years of
service as of October 1, 1984.
It was the consensus of the Board to do so.
INSURANCE
The
let~er
clarification re the
from Warren English, Boyle, Flagg and Seaman, Inc., needs
question of
wh~t
the Errors and Omissions Insurance
covers and what it means to the trustees.
Also, the phrase "Occurrence Basis" needs clarification.
After much discussion, regarding employees using their cars for
Library business, and coverage for employees and the Library, Mr. Flintrup
made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board instructs
Miss Radmacher to talk to Warren Engli.sh regarding
employees who we use on a regular basis for Library
business and adjust our policy and that we, as an
institution, buy the necessary coverage to provide
us and them.
A roll call vote was unanimous.
REPORT ON AUTOMATION
Miss Radmacher reported that the Agreement for Turnkey Development,
Installation and Sale of An Automated Integrated Library System; the Letter
Agreement between Geac Computers, Inc. and JCPL; and the System Maintenance
and Enhancement Agreement have been signed by the four libraries and the JCPL
attorney, Ned Griffin.has sent them to Geac for their signatures.
Joe
Matthews (JCPL consultant) thought that JCPL signing the contracts before
Geac signing was most irregular.
The question of when Geac would sign the
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contracts and return them to JCPL arose.
It was agreed that a letter would
be sent to Mr. Griffin with regard to expediting Geac's signatures on the
contracts.
Copies of this letter should go to the other three JCPL libraries.
A cut-off date was suggested for how long the signatures on the contracts would
be valid.
Miss Radmacher reported that Waukegan Public Library is handling the
budgeting for JCPL and as of now the Skokie Public Library owes JCPL $27,139.45.
This invoice would be paid from money in the Reserve Fund.
Mrs. Merritt left
the meeting.
Miss Radmacher reported that barcoding is the most pressing item.
Bloch left the meeting.
to work on this project.
Dr.
Waukegan Public Library closed for three or four days
It is very tedious work and must be accurate.
Mrs. Merritt and Dr. Bloch returned to the meeting.
Closing the Library for three days (9-5:30) and having it open nights
was recommended.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board moves that
the Chief Librarian examine the period of time
feasible to close the Library for barcoding and
do so and inform the trustees of her decision.
The motion passed unanimously.
POLICY RE CLOTHING AND EATING IN THE LIBRARY
Discussion re patron attire was followed by Mr. Flintrup moving and
Dr. Wozniak seconding the following motion:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board moves that
policy be set for requiring patrons to wear
footware in the Library.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Flintrup questioned if we had an eating and drinking policy for
Library patrons.
it.
Miss Radmacher thought it has been established but will verify
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SIGNAGE COMMITTEE REPORT FROM DR. JOHN WOZNIAK
Dr. Wozniak reported that on October 24, 1984, the signage conunittee
meeting was held.
It was the consensus of the conunittee that additional
signs are needed for ease and use of the Library and a professional graphic
artist is needed for making and placing signs in the Library.
The suggestion
of the conunittee was to have the signs made in various stages; location of
departments or services of the Library, telephones and rest rooms, seemed to
be the most frequently asked .directional questions.
It was the consensus of the
conunittee that an exterior sign with the Library's name needed to be placed on
the Oakton Street side of the building.
A floor plan near the card catalog
or in the lobby and additional or larger signs listing Library hours outside
the front door also seems necessary.
A motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The roll was called;
That the Skokie Public Library Board moves
that the Chief Librarian enlist the resources of
Board or staff to locate a professional graphic
person within the range of $2,500~
Mr. Flintrup--no; Dr. Bloch--yes; Dr.
Mrs. Zatz--no; Mrs. Merri tt--abstain; Mrs. Hunter-=.--no •.
pass.
W.ozniak~""}'es;
The motion did not
It was agreed to postpone discussion of signage until· after the Library
is automated.
PROPOSAL FROM IMPERIAL LIGHTING MAINTENANCE COMPANY RE INSTALLATION OF LOW
VOLTAGE TRIVOLI LIGHTING STRIPS ON AUDITORIUM STEPS
Miss Radmacher reported on discussion with Iwperial Lighti_ng Maintenance Company re installation of lights for the auditorium steps.
After discussion, Mr. Flintrup made the following motion, seconded by
Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board accepts
the proposal from.Imperial Lighting Maintenance
Company for $1,126.
A roll call vote was unanimous·.
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REPORT FROM EVA WEINER RE KURZWEIL READING MACHINE (KRM)
In Mrs. Weiner's absence, Miss Radmacher reported on Mrs. Weiner's
continued work on a proposal to the Illinois State Library for equipment
for special needs' patrons.
The letter from Representative Paul Simon was noted.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Due to Mrs. Weiner's absence, there was no report on North Suburban
Library System.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Zatz reported that last week in the Sun-Times Business Section
there was a letter from Skokie resident,
Shirl~y
Gou]d. In the letter, Mrs.
Gould mentions why she loves her community and there was a lot of praise for
the Library.
Mrs. Merritt would like the possibility of getting a coke machine
for the staff room investigated.
Mrs. Zatz expressed appreciation on behalf of Brown School principal,
teachers, children and their parents for getting books which had been withdrawn
from the Skokie Public Library collection.
Dr, Wozniak questioned if the damaged pillar will be replaced soon.
Miss Radmacher reported that she received a proposal today and replacement
should start in the near future.
Mrs. Weiner asked Miss Radmacher to urge trustees to attend the
"Trustees--Do You Have a Severe Budget Control Headache?" on October 29
at the North Suburban Library System Center, a brochure of the program
included in board materials.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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