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January 9, 1980
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Skokie Public Library held January 9, 1980.
The meeting was called
to order at 6:00 p.m., during dinner.
CALL TO ORDER
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President; Dr. John
Wozniak, Secretary; Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mrs. Norma Zatz; and Mary
Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Members absent:
Rabbi Karl Weiner,
Mr. Walter Flintrup and Mr. Richard Lindberg.
In the absence of Rabbi Weiner, Mrs. Hunter chaired the meeting.
Mrs. Hunter noted that a quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1979
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz to approve the
minutes of December 12, 1979, as written.
The motion was approved unani-
mously.
Dr. Wozniak then made another motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz,
to approve the Special Executive Committee minutes of December 12, 1979,
as written.
The motion was approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Dr. Wozniak made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, Year to Date Status on Lease
Purchase of Copying Machines, Report on Fine
Arts Acquisition Fund, Report on Selma Regan
Petty Fund, Report on Reserve Fund for the
Purchase of Sites and Buildings, be accepted,
and that the lists of bills for the General
Operating Fund in the amounts of $27, 892 ._ 27 and
$1,276~84, and the list of bills for the North
Suburban Library System (NSLS) Coordinated
Acquisitions Program (CAP) in the amount of
$1,205-38, be approved for payment subject to
audit.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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Miss Radmacher explained to the Trustees the reason for the
wording under Reserve Fund for the Purchase of Sites and Buildings,
Receipts - "Transferred delinquent balance from •.• ", which had been
questioned last month.
Mrs. Merritt asked why the Library heating bill was so low $8.25.
Miss Radmacher replied that the electric bill had been over
estimated earlier in the year and was now adjusted.
CIRCULATION REPORTS
It was noted that the circulation was up and this was probably
due to Christmas vacation and improved weather conditions.
Dr. Wozniak asked Miss Radmacher if there has been a change
in the ethnic population that is being serviced by the Library, particularly Oriental, and have there been many requests for books which the
Library doesn't have, from these patrons.
Miss Radmacher replied that
there is definitely an increase in the Oriental population, but that she
has not been able to get any feedback from them as to their wants or
needs in books.
However, we could use more foreign language materials.
Dr. Wozniak brought up the question of whether or not it would
be advisable to add to or change the Library book collection to accommodate these new ethnic groups.
Miss Radmacher said that selection is
based on the potential needs expressed or not expressed and circulation
reflects certain needs.
In the case of foreign reading patrons we need
an expression to know what they need.
Mrs. Hunter remarked that she feels we should wait until the
census is taken this year at which time we will have the information to
know how to handle this.
She said we should stay on top of the situation
and there should be further discussion on it.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded by Mrs. Merritt to place
the Circulation Reports on file.
The motion was approved unanimously.
LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
The Library Use Statistics were noted and placed on file.
The
Trustees conunented that the movies shown during the month were very good.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from Chicago Pioneer Women in appreciation of the
Library's hosting of the Israel Culturfest, and the letter from the North
Shore Chamber Choir in appreciation for holding their concert at the Library,
was duly noted.
The letter from Rabbi Weiner was especially noted by the
Trustees as a beautiful letter of thanks.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported that Rita Sleeper has retired and will be
greatly missed, and Hal Dickens resigned to enter the field of music.
Both
have been fine and loyal employees.
COMMENTS
Mrs. Merritt remarked that the snow on the sidewalks around the
Library has not been well cleared.
Miss Radmacher said that it was cleared
in the afternoon and that salt was poured.
Because no one is living on the
premises now it is difficult to keep the sidewalks up well.
Mrs. Merritt also conunented that the prints placed by the glass
wall in the Adult Services Department look very nice there.
Mrs. Hunter said that it is imperative that a letter be sent out
inunediately requesting the revenue sharing funds for funding for a Bookmobile.
Mrs. Hunter also susggested that a letter be sent to the Village
requesting matching funds towards the purchase of a Bookmobile.
The Trustees made the following suggestions as to the information
that should be contained in the letters regarding a Bookmobile.
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2)
3)
4)
5)
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7)
8)
A new Bookmobile costs approximately $75,000.
At the present time we do not have a Bookmobile and this
has resulted in a great gap in the community.
Give the history of the past Bookmobiles - how long they
lasted and the approximate number of people who were
served.
There is a great need for a Bookmobile in the community
particularly in these times of gas shortages and the
energy crisis.
The importance of the Bookmobile to the community's senior
citizens who no longer drive and cannot get to the Library.
The importance of a Bookmobile for pre-school children to be
able to become acquainted with the function of a library.
Our hope for matching funds from the Village.
The Trustees would be willing to make a personal presentation
if it was so desired.
Miss Radmacher said that she will discuss the letters with Rabbi
Weiner the next day and see that they get out.
Mrs. Merritt commented that she had seen the Lincolnwood Learning
Center children carrying book bags from the Lincolnwood Library and thought
it was an idea that the Skokie Library might want to look into.
some type of contest could be run to give the
~ags
Perhaps
as prizes.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
In the absence of Mr. Flintrup, a report was not given on the
North Suburban Library System.
However, the Memorandum 80-1, regarding
RBP restrictions was duly noted.
VILLAGE OF SKOKIE MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1979
The Village of Skokie Management Letter distributed to the Board
Members with their Board materials will be reviewed by them at home ..
REPORT ON MEETING RE LIGHTING SCULPTURE
Miss Radmacher reported that she met with Mr. Hammond, Mr. Schiewe
and Mr. Balter on January 3, 1980 regarding the lighting of the sculpture,
and that no decisions were made at that time as to the placing of the
fixtures.
Regarding the plaques, their placement will be decided upon
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later also when Mr. Hanunond returns for another session on lighting
the sculpture.
LETTERHEAD LOGO
Miss Radmacher reported that she talked to Mr. Sample and he
promised to get back to her right after the holidays.
PARKING
The same problems still exist.
Miss Radmacher reported on her
conversation with Mr. Eppley regarding parking.
He said he wants the
Library's approval to put in 90-minute parking meters throughout the parking
area.
Mrs. Zatz said she doesn't think that's a good idea since there
are many occasions when more than 90 minutes of parking is needed, such
as when meetings are going on, people are at movies in the Library, or
patrons are studying.
Dr. Wozniak suggested that the parking lot in back of the Lutheran
Church be looked into for additional parking space, since they don't use
it a great deal outside of Sundays,
Mrs. Hunter remarked that she thinks that 90 minutes would
acconunodate the bulk of the Library's patrons.
The Trustees decided that Miss Radmacher should give Mr. Eppley
a qualifying answer - that the Board is willing to try out the 90-minute
parking meters for a couple of months and see what the reaction of the
meters is by the Library patrons.
The Board wants to re-assess the situation
at the April Board Meeting, as the Trustees feel this may not be the best
solution on a long range basis.
INSURANCE
The Trustees looked over the Self-Funded Medical Plan and Miss
Radmacher explained that the program is being presented to the Library
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before it goes to the Village Board because approval is needed for
negotiati ons to take place by February, 1980.
discussio n would be necessary
A special meeting for
if a decision is not reached tonight.
After the presentat ion of the plan and discussio n, Dr. Wozniak
made the following motion which was seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
That the Self-Fund ed Medical Plan for the employees
of Skokie Public Library and of the Village of Skokie,
to be administe red by Blue Cross, be approved by
the Skokie Library Board of Directors .
A roll call was taken, and the motion was approved unanimou sly.
The remainder of the items on the Agenda were tabled until the
next meeting as Mrs. Hunter had to leave and there was no longer a quorum
present.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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�January 9, 1980
A tour of the former Technical Services Department area of the
Library was taken by the remaining Trustees.
It was suggested that someone should go into this area before
the Planning Department leaves, which, if things go according to schedule,
will be next Fall, to see what repairs may be needed which would be the
responsibility of the Planning Department.
The following suggestions were made as to the use of the area:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
The Reference Department could be extended.
The Periodicals Department could be extended.
The films and records could be put in this area, which
would provide faster service for the patrons who come in
for records and films.
The area could be made into a lecture room or small
auditorium.
The art prints could be stored and displayed in the area.
Miss Radmacher said she plans to ask the staff to submit ideas
for the use of the area.
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