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October 11, 2005
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library held
in the Skokie Public Library Board Room, Tuesday, October 11, 2005.
CALL TO ORDER
John Graham, President, called the meeting to order at 7:32p.m.
Members present: John Graham, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President
Emerita; Zelda Rich, Secretary; Susan Greer; Eva Weiner; John M. Wozniak; and
Carolyn A. Anthony, Director.
Member absent: Dayle Zelenka.
Staff present: Barbara A. Kozlowski, Associate Director for Public Services.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AND CLOSED MEETINGS OF
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rich, to approve the minutes of the
regular and closed meetings of September 14, 2005, 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 Heads, Gift, Personnel)
Mrs. Rich made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
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. GIFT: $100. FROM DR. IRWIN AND ZELDA RICH FOR COME
ON IN! THE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM TO EXTEND
LIBRARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
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5. PERSONNEL: STATUS CHANGE: ALEXANDER RANGEL,
FROM PART-TIME SHELVER, CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT,
TO PART-TIME CIRCULATION CLERK, CIRCULATION
DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005;
TERMINATION: DEBBIE STEINBERG, PART-TIME
INFORMATION ASSISTANT, YOUTH SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 30,2005.
The motion passed unanimously. ·
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.
Mrs. Greer arrived at 7:35 p.m.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
USAGE----Circulation in September was up about one percent to 128,549. Bookmobile
circulation was up 20%, perhaps in part because of the lovely September weather.
Lending through ILL continues to increase sharply, while borrowing from other libraries
is down. The Gate Count was up 19% to nearly 69,000 for the month. The difference
between the increase in the gate count and the relatively flat circulation suggests that,
people are coming to the Library for computer use and programs and not necessarily to
check out materials. There was a 10% increase in use of licensed databases in September
over the same time last year.
GRANTS----Senator Ira Silverstein informed the Library that it will be the recipient of a
Member Initiative Grant in the amount of$10,000. The Library will purchase 10 new public
computers as the money must be used for a one-time capital expense. The Library will share
in a successful LSTA Grant for $49,250. for Library Express, a program that will test the
concept of delivering reserved materials to people's homes for a fee. The Arlington Heights
Memorial Library is the administrator of the grant and Indian Trails Public Library is also a
partner. Our submission for a digitization grant for "Skokie At Home" was not successful.
The State Library received a lot of digitization grant proposals this year and probably it was
determined that Skokie has had several such grants and it is time to fund other libraries for
digitization. The Library was also a partner in an unsuccessful grant proposal submitted by
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the North Suburban Library System for implementation of e-commerce in several member
libraries. We will try to implement portions of this any way, experimenting with PayPal for
use in the Library Express project.
TREE PLANTING----The Village Forestry Department will plant a free Accolade Elm tree
on Park Avenue sometime within the next six weeks. Another tree will be a welcome
addition to the landscaping in the parkway next to our public parking lot.
HURRICANE KATRINA----The Youth Services Department is conducting a Read-a-thon
during October to raise money for the American Red Cross. Children will get sponsors to
agree to pay money for every minute they spend reading. It is a win-win proposition with the
children winning by reading and more money being secured for Hurricane Katrina relief.
NSLS has arranged to partner with a library in the Gulf through a program of the American
Library Association. The assigned library is the Jefferson Parish Library in Metairie,
Louisiana. Once the staff at Jefferson Parish Library are able to take stock and have building
repairs underway, they :will let us know what they need in terms of library materials,
computers, etc. and NSLS libraries will see how they can help.
FINAL PAYMENT----On September 30, the Library sent final payment to Connectivity in
the amount of $27,598.54. The Library received final waivers of lien and consent of surety
which were reviewed, along with the pay request by Jim Dyer of Fred Berglund & Sons, Jack
Lesniak ofOWP&P Architects and Loren Slutzky ofRSNL&T (attorney) in advance of
release of the check.
PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY----We had a number of particularly successful programs
at the Library in recent weeks. The SkokieNet
lOth
Anniversary had a tum-out of 80-90
persons including Mayor Van Dusen and Representative Lou Lang who stayed for the entire
program. Youth Services had a Come On In! program and showcase of services as the
conclusion of their successful LSTA grant program to extend library services to children with
special needs. State Senator Ira Silverstein, Representative Lou Lang and Greg McCormick
from the Illinois State Library all came and spoke briefly at that program for parents and
teachers. Our month of peace programming iri conjunction with the Gandhi Memorial Trust
continued to draw interested audiences for two discussions with panels on nonviolence. The
format ofthe programs, which included the first 20 registrants as program participants was
well received, with several comments that these were the best programs ever attended at the
Library. This past Sunday, the first Young Steinway Concert of the season was presented,
preceded by a lecture on violin making which tied in with an exhibit in the East vestibule
display cases on the subject by the Chicago School of Violin Making.
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CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST----Mrs. Anthony attended the Chamber
Legislative Breakfast which had a good showing of elected officials. U.S. Congresswoman
Jan Schakowsky led off the program with wide-ranging comments about concerns in
Washington from the Supreme Court to alternative energy and budget deficits. The financial
picture still is not bright in Springfield as we heard from State Representatives Beth Coulson
and Lou Lang as well as State Senator Jeff Schoenberg although the Governor is freeing up
some money for Member Initiative grants, mostly those pledged several years ago and never
fulfilled. Health care is a big concern as is money from the Federal government for Medicaid
and Medicare.
ILLINOIS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE----Mrs. Anthony will attend the
Illinois Library Association Conference in Peoria from October 12-14. Four staff members
and Board member Dayle Zelenka will also take part in the meetings.
Mrs. Hunter commented on the Newskokie, the Village's publication and the amount of
space the Library is given. Mrs. Hunter feels the Library information is not exciting and
should utilize extractions of public relations materials such as last month's letter from
patron Joan Reinke. Some members liked the calendar format. Mrs. Anthony will look
for a way to incorporate both formats.
RENEWAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
The Library has received proposals for renewal of the service agreements for all our
audiovisual equipment and related cabling in the building. The two amounts of $8,000.
and $2,500. are up just slightly from $7,900. and $2,466. last year.
Staff are pleased with the service from AVI Midwest. They consistently send the same
service technician who happens to live in Skokie and use the Library with his family. He
gives particularly good service, taking a personal interest in resolving problems.
Most of the equipment runs quite reliably, but there have been problems with the
computers that drive the plasma screens. Those computers came as part of the package
installation. Staff proposed replacing those computers with Library-owned older model
computers. Those older model computers are now being replaced at the Library per our
replacement process. AVI Midwest will give the Library a $500. credit to swap out the
computers.
Mrs. Hunter made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rich:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR
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ALL AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT AND RELATED CABLING
FROM AVI MIDWEST FOR A TOTAL COST OF $10,500. FROM
OCTOBER 31, 2005 TO OCTOBER 20, 2006.
After discussion, the motion was amended, with the approval of the motion-makers, as
follows:
AMENDED MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE SERVICE
AGREEMENTS FOR ALL AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
AND RELATED CABLING FROM AVI MIDWEST FOR A
TOTAL COST OF $10,000. FROM OCTOBER 31,2005 TO
OCTOBER 20, 2006.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
BEVERAGE MACHINE
At the April meeting, the Board approved that any beverages (non-alcoholic) in covered
containers could be consumed in all parts of the Library except in the computer labs. The
issue of a vending machine for the public was deferred for six months. In the six months
since implementing this policy, Administration has had no complaints from either staff or
the public.
For added patron convenience, staff recommend installation of a beverage vending
machine by Arlington Coffee. This would be installed on the first floor where the
withdrawn books are sold for a trial period of six months. There would be no cost to the
Library to implement this service or for delivery or repair (due to vandalism or
mechanical failure) and the Library would make a 10% commission on each item sold.
Only beverages with screw-on type caps would be sold.
After brief discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Greer:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY HAVE ARLINGTON
COFFEE INSTALL A BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE TO BE
PLACED ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOR PUBLIC USE, FOR A TRIAL
PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.
The roll was called: Mrs. Hunter-no; Mrs. Rich-yes; Mrs. Greer-yes; Dr. Wozniakyes; Mrs. Weiner-yes; Mr. Graham-abstain. The motion passed.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICIES
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At the Library's attorneys recommendation, staff would like to include drug and alcohol
testing policies in the Personnel Code. There is a general policy for all employees, and
one that is specific to employees with a CDL who drive the Bookmobile. Staff plan on
enacting these policies on either January 1, 2006 or when we hire a new CDL employee,
whichever is sooner.
The main difference between the two policies is the use of random testing for the CDL
employees. Testing would be performed by OMEGA, a division of Evanston
Northwestern Healthcare, as recommended by the Village Personnel Department.
In addition to the two policies, a consent form that must be signed by all employees was
distributed to the Board.
After discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Mrs. Rich:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE BOTH DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICIES AND
THE CONSENT FORM AS PRESENTED (COPIES ATTACHED).
The motion passed unanimously.
SHOWING OF LCN (LIBRARY CABLE NETWORK) CURRENT YEAR
HIGHLIGHTS TAPE
The Board viewed a 15-minute video on program highlights taped by Library Cable
Network in 2005.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
The North Suburban Library System Group Medical Insurance Program Quarter Ended
September 30, 2005 report was noted. The Board would like to view several quarters at a
time for comparison purposes.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
There were no Comments from Trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:18p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Mrs. Rich to adjourn the
regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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Zelda R. Rich, Secretary
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