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April 11, 2007
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library held
in the Skokie Public Library Board Room, Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
CALL TO ORDER
John Graham, President, called the meeting to order at 7:36p.m.
Members present: John Graham, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President
Emerita; Dayle Zelenka, Secretary; Susan Greer; Zelda Rich; Eva Weiner; Dr. John M.
Wozniak; and Carolyn A. Anthony, Director.
Staff present: Barbara A. Kozlowski, Associate Director for Public Services.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14,
2007
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rich, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 14, 2007, subject to additions and/or corrections. There being
no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved and placed on file.
CONSENT AGENDA (Financial Statements; Circulation Report; Library Use Statistics;
Report(s) from Department Head(s); Correspondence)
Mr. Zelenka made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SUBJECT TO AUDIT,
AND THAT THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BE
PLACED ON FILE:
1. CIRCULATION REPORT
2. LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
3. REPORT(S) FROM DEPARTMENT HEAD(S)
4. CORRESPONDENCE: LETTER FROM JESSE WHITE,
SECRETARY OF STATE AND STATE LIBRARIAN, TO
CAROLYN ANTHONY, DATED MARCH 15,2007 REAWARD
OF FY 2007 ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARY PER CAPITA GRANT.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Mrs. Hunter commended Youth Services Information Assistant Cathy Maassen on her
"Let's Visit Ireland" program.
BILLS
A motion was made by Mrs. Rich, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE BILLS, SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
USAGE----Usage in March was down 5% with the biggest declines in the use of
audiovisual resources. Staff will have to consider the reasons for the decline, possible
impact of the change in the loan period for non-fiction DVDs and other factors. The gate
count was down 21% so a big reason for the drop in circulation is that fewer people were
in the building. Use on the Bookmobile was up and LINKin continues to grow in both
borrowing and loans. The use of digital collections was up. It may be that more people
are taking advantage of the ability to use Library resources from home or office.
REFUND FROM COMMONWEALTH EDISON----Max Slankard of the Village of
Skokie Public Works informed Mrs. Anthony that the Library will receive a refund of
$90,882.89 for overcharges for the period from 3/11/05 to 12/6/06. The Village has been
negotiating rates on the Library's behalf. Mrs. Anthony doesn't know if the check will be
received in this Fiscal Year, but it certainly will be welcome.
Dr. Wozniak commended Mr. Slankard for his efforts on behalf of the Library.
VIDEOPALOOZA----The Studio (formerly LCN) held a VideoPalooza at NSLS March
29 to showcase the effective use of video for not only programming, but tours, training,
promotion, short clips on the Library's Web site, etc. It was set up as an open house with
demos at each of a number of booths and pizza was served. Over 100 people attended and
it seems that The Studio generated enough business that the Studio staff is wondering
how they will handle it all. Staff from all the member libraries helped with the event
which was a grand success.
STRATEGIC PLANNING----The Strategic Planning Committee met March 22. The
Committee talked about ideas from Michael Stephens' presentation on Web 2.0 and
Library 2.0, held March 15. His talk was well received and stimulated a lot of ideas
without being overwhelming. He showed a PowerPoint and talked through innovations in
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public and academic libraries as well as some developing trends. The Strategic Planning
Committee also reviewed a report from the three public and one staff focus group and the
results from the community interviews and online survey. Over 130 people responded to
the online survey and the feedback was quite helpful. Staff had a follow-up with one of
the focus group participants who explained why it is hard to search the Library catalog
for materials in Chinese. The Committee also talked about how some of the Library's
core services are changing and where the Library might be able to save some staff time
for new projects on the horizon. An example of a recent initiative that has been very
successful is the email notices to patrons who elect to receive information about
particular programs. Christie Robinson, Manager, Public fuformation and Programs, has
been sending short digital news briefings to a growing number of patrons. The response
has been enthusiastic as demonstrated by the full-house in the Petty for a Friday evening
program ofhip-hop dancing.
The Committee began a review of the Library Vision and Mission which will be
continued this month. Mrs. Anthony hopes to have a more complete report and some
recommendations for the Board for the May meeting.
SKOKIE PEOPLE SPEAK----Mrs. Anthony participated in a taping for access cable
hosted by AI Nathan on the subject of the Skokie Festival of Cultures, along with Ann
Tennes of the Village and Michelle Tuft of the Skokie Park District. The program will air
on Channel 35 at 9 p.m. April 17 and 24 and also May 1, 8, and 15. Stafflook forward to
a successful Festival May 19 and 20. The Bookmobile will again be on site and the
Library will run the activities in the Children's tent which will have an ecological theme.
NSLS DELIVERY POLICY----The NSLS Board approved a change in the policy
regarding the delivery of items via NSLS van. The changes were necessitated by a
growth in items shipped, such that routes were being slowed down. The new policy
restricts use of the vans to library materials. It means that items such as library
newsletters and flyers will need to be exchanged by mail. Mrs. Anthony does not see this
having a significant negative impact on the Skokie Public Library.
BACKLOT BASH----The Skokie Park District, together with IMODS (fudependent
Merchants of Downtown Skokie), is planning to hold the annual "back-to-school"
carnival in downtown Skokie rather than at Oakton Park. When originally conceived, the
event was to be on Brown and Floral, but the Village Board has approved sending a
request to the County to close Oakton Street from Laramie to Lincoln beginning Friday,
August 24 at Noon and continuing through Sunday, August 26. If approved by the
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County, Library Administration will have to consider what adjustments to make. The
Village Parking lot and employee lot will be used for carnival rides, an art show and
display of antique cars. There will be a stage in the middle of Oakton Street at Laramie,
facing east. The Library can certainly feature the Bookmobile in the east drive. The
Library lot to the west may be used in large part by Festival attendees. Patrons will need
to be advised how to get to the Library with Oakton closed to the east. Since the Library
is in the southwest comer of the Village, almost everyone comes from the east. Mrs.
Anthony will keep the Board posted as she hears of developments.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT----Mrs. Anthony attended an interesting continuing education
event at Northern Illinois University's Naperville campus on the subject of Civic
Engagement. It was held for local government officials and was attended by a mix of
people from park districts, planning departments, police, public works and one other
librarian. A piece of the program was a DVD presentation given at a recent ICMA
conference by a professor Richard Florida who teaches economic development and has
put forth a theory that successful communities have technology, talent and tolerance. All
of these are present in the greater Chicagoland, but also particularly in Skokie. It also
occurred to Mrs. Anthony that the Library is very much a player in fostering these
attributes in the Village.
LEGISLATIVE DAYS----Mrs. Anthony will miss the Legislative Day in Springfield
April19 this year, but will attend the National Legislative Days in Washington D.C.,
along with Board Vice President Diana Hunter and Board Secretary Dayle Zelenka, the
first and second of May.
CHAMBER STATE OF THE VILLAGE LUNCHEON----John Graham and Mrs.
Anthony will attend the Chamber State of the Village luncheon Friday, April20, at the
Doubletree Hotel. Please let Susan Dickens know if other Board members are interested
in attending.
DIRECTORY SIGNS----Directory signs will be installed on Friday, April 13 at each
entrance as well as one on the second floor. Maps of the Library's first and second floor
will also be available to the public for pick up.
PROJECTED YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATUS
Mrs. Anthony presented a balance sheet for the current year as of March 31.
Subsequently, the Library received an additional $80,000. in Corporate Replacement Tax
from the Village. The Library received the award letter from the Secretary of State for a
Per Capita grant in the amount of$77,506.28, so the check should follow shortly. The
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Library is therefore within 5-6% of anticipated collections for the Fiscal Year. By
comparison, last year at this time, the Library was 7% short in collections.
This year, the Library was helped by an increase in interest revenue due to higher returns
on larger balances. The Spring levy collection is as slow this year as it was last year.
Assuming a typical pattern of collections from Circulation and Interest revenue in April,
it is reasonable to think that the Accounts Receivable should be $500,000. or less by the
end of April. Last year we received an additional $250,000. from the property tax levy in
April. If the Library receives a similar amount this year, Accounts Receivable would be
$250,000. or less.
On the expense side, at this point last year, the Library had 13% of budgeted monies still
available while this year the Library has 18%. The Salary line will be underspent by
about $120,000. on a cash basis, but the auditor will charge for time worked in April, but
paid May 4. Nevertheless, even with a few lines overspent, the budget will be underspent
by at least $1 00,000., exclusive of Salaries and Capital.
Therefore, Mrs. Anthony is predicting a year-end balance of at least $600,000. that can be
transferred to the Reserve Fund for Sites and Buildings. Mrs. Anthony recommends
Board approval of such a transfer, to occur April30. Mrs. Anthony also recommends that
any remaining balance, above the $600,000. be transferred to the Working Cash Fund.
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hunter
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVES TRANSFERING $600,000. TO THE RESERVE FUND
FOR SITES AND BUILDINGS ON APRIL 30,2007.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
The decision regarding the transfer of any remaining balance above the $600,000. to the
Working Cash Fund will be made at the May Board meeting.
WAGE AND SALARY ADJUSTMENT
Mrs. Anthony stated that it has been the Board's practice to base the annual wage
increase for staff on the increase in the cost of labor rather than the consumer price index.
Mrs. Anthony distributed a chart from the U.S. Department of Labor showing an increase
in Wages and Salaries for State and local government workers of3.5% for the calendar
year ending 2006. Mrs. Anthony recommends that the Board adopt a 3.5% Cost of Labor
adjustment for all staff, effective May 1, 2007. The cost of this increase will be about
$170,000.
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As in prior years, the pay scale will be adjusted across the Board to reflect this change.
Mrs. Anthony distributed the proposed new pay scale. For reference, a beginning MLS
Librarian (P3) would earn $40,259. (compared to $38,898. this year) and a starting
Circulation Clerk (S4) would earn $25,889. (compared to $25,014. this year) under the
proposed new scale.
Most staff have another opportunity for an adjustment in pay each year at the time of the
annual performance evaluation. (Twenty-five staffmembers are at top of scale and are
therefore not eligible for this increase in the coming year.) For the past four years, this
increase has been 2%, given at the time of the annual performance review. The increasing
cost of employee benefits has been a factor in considering the level of adjustment. While
Library staff doesn't know the rate of increase in health insurance for the coming year
since the NSLS Fiscal Year starts in July and the rate is not determined until June, the
cost for health insurance this year was up about 10% and NSLS says that there have been
some large claims this year. The IMRF contribution rate in 2007 is 8.19%, down from
9.04% in 2006. Given the continuing high cost of employee benefits, Mrs. Anthony
recommends that the increase at the time of the performance review again be 2% for
Fiscal Year 2008, resulting in a total increase of 5.5% for most staff.
A motion was made by Mrs. Rich, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE A 3.5% COST OF LABOR ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL
STAFF FOR FY 2008 EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
A motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Rich:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE A 2% INCREASE AT THE TIME OF AN EMPLOYEE'S
PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
BUDGET FY 2007-2008
Mrs. Anthony distributed the proposed Operating Budget for the Library for FY 2008,
along with a table of projected revenues and expenditures. Given the increase of7% in
the 2006 tax levy which will fund FY 2008 and, assuming a continuation of corporate tax
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appeals, the Library can expect to collect 5% more in property taxes in FY 2008 than this
FY 2007. After receiving recent notice of the receipt of an additional $80,000. in
Corporate Replacement Tax, bringing receipts in this category to over $300,000. this
year, Mrs. Anthony has revised the revenue projection upwards by $20,000. to $300,000.
for FY 2008. Because there are no apparent decreases in other revenue categories, this
adjustment has increased the bottom line for Revenues by $20,000.
On the expense side, Mrs. Anthony has made a few adjustments since the draft presented
in March. Mrs. Anthony has decreased the Professional Services budget by $10,000.
since it is considerably underspent this year. Mrs. Anthony increased the Postage line
budget by $1,000. since rates are increasing again. Mrs. Anthony has reduced the Copier
Lease line by $11,000. as the lease on the Library's public printers and card value
machine will be up and it has been determined that staff will replace the printers by
purchase to have more control over their selection and operation. The Nonprint materials
budget has been increased by $6,000. The most frequent negative comment in recent
surveys of the public was that DVDs and CDs are in bad condition. The medium is
unfortunately somewhat fragile and the Library's discs are heavily used. Staff will
attempt to be more systematic in cleaning and buffing discs, but the extra money in the
line will also enable the Library to buy some additional copies of very popular titles and
replacement copies of ones that are worn.
The Periodicals line was increased $3,000. to reflect this year's spending. As proposed,
the Materials budget is 12.7% of the total Operating Budget.
The Furniture and Equipment budget was increased by $1,000. to $26,000. and the
Contingency line was increased to $60,000.
In this budget, salaries represent 58% of costs, while salaries and benefits together
constitute 72.6% of the budget.
Mrs. Hunter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Zelenka:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADOPT THE FY 2007-2008 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,367,074.00. AS PROPOSED BY THE DIRECTOR (COPY
ATTACHED).
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous. The motion passed.
RECIPROCAL BORROWING REPORT FROM RBP COMMITTEE, DIANA
HUNTER, CHAIR
�Skokie Public Library Budget for FY 2007-2008
ACCOUNT NAME
Salaries
Professional Services
Audit
Binding & ILL
Maintenance of Equipment
Maintenance of Buildings & Grounds
Maintenance of Auto Equipment
Insurance (Health, Dental & Life)
Insurance
Utilities
Conference, Membership, Workshop,etc
Postage
Printing and Publicity
Data Processing
Reception & Entertainment
Programming
Copier Lease
Technology/Network
Cable (LCN)
Books
Periodicals
Nonprint Materials
Electronic Resources
Small Equipment
Library Supplies
Janitorial Supplies
Office Expense and Transportation
Furniture and Equipment
Advertisement of Vacant Position
Employers' FICA and IMRF
Contingency
BUDGET I FY 2007-2008
Capital
2001 Bond Debt Repayment
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,250,000
30,000
2,500
2,000
37,000
135,000
20,000
480,000
105,000
90,000
90,000
27,000
52,000
2,800
13,500
. 45,500
30,000
375,000
36,000
715,000
88,000
153,000
190,000
14,500
100,000
30,000
2,000
26,000
3,500
. 835,000
60,000
9,040,300
1,326,774
1,450,000
TOTAL
$
11,817,074
OPERATING FUND TOTAL
Adopted 04/11/07
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The RBP Committee of Diana Hunter, John Graham, Carolyn Anthony and Tobi
Oberman met several times to discuss the growing proportion of loans to reciprocal
borrowers. Loans to persons outside Skokie have been 15% of circulation or higher in
recent months. Additionally, there has been a considerable imbalance in loans with some
neighboring libraries. Limiting loans of audiovisual formats will help ensure the
availability of these items for Skokie residents, while encouraging near-by libraries to
further support their collections.
Mrs. Hunter made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE LOANING FIVE CDs AND THREE DVDs PER VISIT TO
NON-SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS EFFECTIVE
JUNE 1' 2007.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Hunter shared an article from the April1 0, 2007 Chicago Tribune entitled "Retailers
plan for shift to downloaded movies".
PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS
Board approval is sought for the purchase of 16 computer laptops and 3 multi-bay battery
chargers, from Dell Computers, for a total of$26,116.80 to be taken from the 2006-2007
technology budget line. These laptops are replacements for both public and staff
machines.
The 16 new Dell Latitude D820 laptop computers will replace the following machines:
#
Make/Model
Originally Purchased
Use
2
Gateway Solo 5300
April2002
Bookmobile
2
Toshiba Satellite 4600
November 2001
Staff presentations
12
Gateway 450SX
June 2002
Loaned to public
In making this recommendation, laptops from seven different vendors were surveyed.
(Gateway Computers was not considered because of the Library's past experiences with
the quality of their laptops, their poor service, and their questionable fmancial future.)
The Apple and Panasonic offerings were eliminated immediately because of their
prohibitive costs. Sony and Toshiba did not meet all Library minimum requirements.
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(Reasonable cost, moderate durability, available multi-bay battery charger, four year allinclusive accidental damage coverage, and a quick and efficient support infrastructure.)
The three remaining companies that submitted competitive bids were HP/Compaq,
Lenovo (formally IBM), and Dell. Of the three competitive bids, only Dell was able to
provide multi-bay battery chargers for their respective laptop model battery.
Dell offers an 8-bay charger for the Latitude D820 battery. Staff recommend purchasing
three of these units. Two will be used in the Adult Services lab to keep batteries charged
for continuous public use. The other unit will be kept in the LAN office to make sure
staff laptops have fully charged spare batteries. In addition, the battery charger kept in the
LAN department can also be used as a backup for the ones in the Adult Services lab.
The Latitude D820 laptop costs $1,388.55 per unit (very cost effective when compared to
the Gateway 450SXs purchased in June of2002, with only 3-year coverage, for
approximately $1,900 each). The 8-baybattery chargers cost $1,300 each.
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Greer:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN (16) COMPUTER LAPTOPS
AND THREE (3) MULTI-BAY BATTERY CHARGERS FROM DELL
COMPUTERS FOR $26,116.80.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
PURCHASE OF MULTIMEDIA WORKSTATIONS
Board approval is sought for the purchase of four high-end computer workstations
suitable for modem multimedia production and editing. These multimedia workstations
will be placed in the Adult Services office, the LAN office, the Community Services
offiae and the Adult Services lab.
Today' s standard business desktop computers, although powerful, are not up to the task
of working with large multi-media files. High-end graphics workstations with the
following features are recommended:
•
2 (or more) multi-core CPUs
•
large, fast hard drive(s), preferably 2 drives configured in RAID 0
•
a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with the ability to add more if necessary
•
powerful graphic display card with a minimum of 512MB onboard video RAM
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•
large, wide-screen monitor
After an initial survey of the high-end workstations offered from various computer
vendors, Apple and Dell offerings were selected as candidates. Below are prices for
comparable multimedia workstations and monitors:
Computer Make/Model
Cost per unit
Apple Mac Pro
$3,903
Dell Precision 490
$4,322
Monitor Make/Model
Cost per unit
24" Dell Ultrasharp 2407FP
$607.71
23" Apple Cinema HD Display
$827.00
Mark Kadzie, Network Manager, recommends the purchase of four (4) Apple Mac Pro
machines for a total cost of$15,612 and four (4) Dell Ultrasharp 24" Flat Panel monitors
for a total cost of $2,430.84. The total cost of these four workstations and monitors, to
come from the 2006-2007 technology budget line, is $18,042.84. The added advantage of
the Apple Mac Pro is that it will run both Microsoft Windows and the Mac Operating
System (OS) on the same machine. Users can choose to work with the familiar Windows
software or the popular and powerful Mac OS offerings.
Mr. Zelenka made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Greer:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) APPLE MAC PRO MACHINES
AND FOUR (4) DELL ULTRASHARP 24" FLAT PANEL MONITORS
FOR $18,042.84.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
UPGRADE OF ELEVATOR JACK/CYLINDER
Mrs. Anthony distributed a memo from Head of Maintenance Rich Simon, a letter from
the State Fire Marshal, and some background information from Schindler about need for
a replacement jack/cylinder in the elevator to the basement in the original Library
building. Given its age, the Dover elevator defmitely has a single bottom cylinder, a
construction which has been shown to be potentially unsafe. The three Westinghouse
elevators in the newer building are dated 1971 which was just at the time of the change in
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manufacture to double bottom cylinders. Schindler is conducting research on the model
installed to determine its construction.
As the Board will note in the letter from District Manager James Peterlin to Rich Simon,
dated February 6, Schindler Elevator Corporation will not renew the maintenance
agreement for Library elevators unless the Library commits to upgrading the Dover
elevator. Rich Simon has obtained bids from two companies for the required upgrade. It
looks like the cost is between $31,500. and $35,000. This cost would be per elevator.
Mrs. Anthony recommends at this time that the Board approve a statement of intent to
upgrade the Dover elevator so that the Library can renew the maintenance agreement.
Since this is a safety issue, Mrs. Anthony will bring the matter back to the Board as soon
as Rich Simon obtains a third bid for the Dover elevator and staff can determine whether
the Westinghouse elevators will also need to be modified. Mrs. Anthony notes that Rich
has mentioned the possibility of a fourth floor in his memo, but the current construction
precludes the addition of a fourth floor.
Mrs. Hunter made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE A STATEMENT OF INTENT TO UPGRADE THE DOVER
ELEVATOR SO THAT THE LIBRARY CAN RENEW THE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SCHINDLER ELEVATOR
CORPORATION.
The motion passed unanimously.
LIBRARY PRODUCTION STUDIO CHANNEL 24
The April 2007 Cable Guide was noted.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
There was no NSLS report from Mr. Zelenka as he was not able to attend the March
meeting. However he did attend finance and legislative meetings.
Mr. Zelenka distributed an email from Jennifer King at NSLS urging library constituents
to contact their Representatives and voice their opposition to House Bill 1727.
Mr. Zelenka asked if Frances Roehm, SkokieNet/Reference Librarian, could speak on the
bus to ILA Legislative Day (April19) in Springfield, to encourage support for House Bill
16 refunding for Illinois Clicks/Health-E Illinois.
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Mr. Zelenka also mentioned that the State Library insists that systems come up with a
balanced budget this year.
The Board thanked Mr. Zelenka for his report.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mr. Zelenka mentioned that he is on the ballot for ILA Executive Board and that
electronic voting is going on now.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:33p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Zelenka, seconded by Mrs. Rich to adjourn the
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