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September 9, 1970
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie
Public Library held September 9 3 1970 at 4:30 pm. in the Lecture Room
Members present; Messrs Howard Hummer, Donald Kraft, Richard
Lindberg, John Wozniak and Rabbi Karl Weiner; Mesdames Diane Hunter,
Selma Petty and Mary Radmacher; Chief Librarian
Also present: Mr James Hammond, architect, and his assistant
Mr. Cameron.
Minutes of the meeting held August 12, 1970 were approved on motion
by Dr Wozniak seconded by Mr. Kraft. All ayes.
Financial statements for the General Operating Fund, Reserve Fund for
the Purchase of Sites and Buildings and the North Suburban Library System
Coordinated Acquisitions Program on American Literature were accepted and
approved on motion by Dr Wozniak seconded by Mr Hummer. All Ayes. A
corrected statement for the new Library Construction Fund was requested for
presentation at the October meeting.
Motion by Mrs. Petty seconded by Mr. Hummer which on roll call vote
carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the list of bills for the General Operating Budget
in the amount of $8298.63; the Library Construction
Fund in the amount of $16772.07;NSLS CAP in the
amount of $2831.94 be approved for payment.
Circulation Report for the month of August 3 1970 was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Personnel appointments, resignations and a leave of absence were discussed.
Mr.Hammond explained the latest development in the expansion plans and
drawings as developing; and made several timely recommendations. He asked for
the Board’s concurrence. It had been planned to hav.e drawings ready for bidders
on the 15th of October, but the electrical and mechanical contractors asked for more
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time and Hammond and Roesch agreed to ask the Board ls approval of October 30 to
go out for bids. Checks on the estimated costs were received and show $2,517,000
including the additional site work for the 32 feet of property. The budget figure was
$2345,000. Consideration has been given to changes to get back to that figure. The
following were considered: (1) :to simplify parking to defer some of that work could
save $75,000 (2) to defer the purchase of two elevators - installing only one service
elevator would save $25,000 (3) to defer refurbishing this building could save approxi-
mately $50,000; and (4) to defer finishing the entire second floor could save approxi-
mately $35,000. Mr Hammond stated he would like to have as few alternates as
possible so as not to confuse the bidders. There has been nothing included for land.
scaping but perhaps investment returns will take care of this. An estimate check
shows that everything appears to be o.k.
Mr.Hammond showed drawings and blue prints of existing conditions and
discussed demolition;j He recommended this be handled as a separate contractors.
The site plan was displayed showing the entire property including the 33 ft.
strip. This could be developed for parking and would provide about 15 parking spaces
leaving the residence at the rear as it stands Hopefully this could be occupied by
a custodian or assistant. There was discussion of these plans, especially parking
and facilities for the large semitrailers to enter and leave. A sign for the service
trucks will indicate where they should go The ramp will be used in connection with
bookmobile parking and there will be space for two bookmobiles. Exit for the semi-
trailers and bookmobiles will be onto Galitz. He summed up plans to the presents
explained the site plan and first floor plans Discussion ensued regarding audiovisual
area and small rooms for individual use.
Second floor plans were discussed including the 100-seat Lecture Room.
Childrents Department and Technical Processes. Mr Hammond said that if it is
necessary to have any unfinished area he would recommend not finishing the children’s
area on the second floor. Children's services could be housed on the first floor.
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The working plan was also shown. Mr. Kraft raised the question about the drive-in
window and Mr. Hammond stated it was something that would have to be worked out.
The book drop was also discussed.
Mr. Hammond will send a memorandum to the Board summarizing the
things he would like to have the Board’s concurrence on. At the October meeting
Mr. Hammond will submit a list of bidders the architects will contact. In the mean-
Time, meetings with Mr. Poitrus, Mr. Kingsley, Mr Kahn and Mr Arnold will
continue.
Mr.Hammond and Mr. Cameron retired from the meeting.
Mr. Lindberg reported the Schroeders have taken Mr. i Di Leonard’s pro-
posal to their attorney who has made some changes. The Schroeders would like to
retain some of their shrubbery. The Schroeder property is presently occupied by
five nurses.
Miss Radmacher asked about removal of the buildings: to save demolition
costs. Rabbi Weiner agreed with Mr Lindberg’s recommendation to offer the
buildings for sale. Upon motion by Mr. Hummer and seconded by Dr. Wozniak the
following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Library Directors
of the Village of Skokie Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the two-flat brick residence building located on
the premises lying immediately west of and contiguous to the
Library premises and commonly known as 5219 Oakton Street,
is no longer necessary or useful for library purposes and that·
s'aid building should be sold demolished or otherwise disposed
of and removed from said premises:
2. That the President and Secretary of this Board be and
they arehereby authorized and directed to take whatever steps
as may be necessary for the sale, demolition or other disposal
and removal of said building from said premises on or about
November 1, 1970, on such terms as they determine in their discretion.
3. That prior to any such sale or removal, said building
shall first be offered·to the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Skokie Cook County, Illinois, which corporate authorities
shall have the first right to purchase same on. such terms and
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conditions as shall be determined in the discretion of the
President and Secretary of this Board, pursuant to the require-
ment. of Section 4-7 sub-paragraph 6, of Chapter 81, illinois
Revised Statutes (1969).
4. That if said corporate authorities of the Village of Skokie
fail or refuse to purchase said building within ten (10) days after
such offer the President and Secretary of this Board shall proceed
with the sale, demolition, disposal and removal of said building
as authorized herein).
Mrs Hunter asked about advising the Fine Arts people to vacate by October 1.
Rabbi Weiner said there will be planty of time for them to vacate but they should be
advised to formulate their plans for moving; to be fully vacated by December 1.
Miss Radmacher reported bookmobile service will be reinstated in the
near future.
Time of the regular Board meeting was discussed and it was decided for
the present, to continue to meet at 7:30 pm the second Wednesday of the month.
Miss Radmacher reporting on reciprocal borrowing with Evanston Public
Library said Skokie residents checked out approximately 700 books from the
Evanston Public Library but we supplied fewer than 100 to Evanston residents. Sug-
gestion was made to rerun the publicity on this and see if Evanston Library can get
it in the EVANSTON REVIEW.
Calendar of events was discussed.
Regarding distribution of the State Income Tax to Library District Libraries
a copy of the statement made by Mr. Juergensmeyer, Counsel for the North Suburban
Member Library System, was distributed to each Board member.
Program and invitation to NSLS Day were given to each Board member. The
Librarian reminded the Board of the dinner for Paul Gorby to be held at the Glenview
Country House the evening of that day.
Open House by the Morton Grove Public Library was announced and the Board
invited to attend.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm on motion by Mr Kraft.
Selma Petty - Secretary
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Minutes, Wednesday, September 9, 1970
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Skokie Public Library. Board of Trustees
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Petty, Selma (Secretary)
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library board meetings