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December l 0, 197 5
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Skokie
Public Library he1d December 10, 1975 in th.e Library, at 5:30 p. m.
Members present:
Walter Flintrup, Diana Hunter, Richard Lindberg,
Shirley Merritt, Norma Zatz and Rabbi Karl Weiner, Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief
Librarian.
Also present:
Library System,
Mr. Robert McClarren, Director of the North Suburban
Seymour Nordenberg, President of the North Suburban Library
System Board, Mr. Robert Di Leonardi, Counsel for the Skokie Public Library, and
Mrs. Rita. Bear, Observer for the League of Women Voters.
Rabbi Weiner welcomed Mr. McClarren and Mr. Nordenberg to the meeting.
He explained there have been times when the Skokie Public Library Board felt the lack
of clarity between this Library and the System.
All these times when we have had our
questions, they have been related to the Lincolnwood situation.
Speaking for himself,
Rabbi Weiner said that all this has been along the lines as to what is the relationship
of mutuality between the System on one hand and the member libraries - who serves
whom.
Is the System an association of libraries enabling all of t1:1e libraries to serve
better because of the cooperation through the System or is the System an independent
bureaucracy of its own?
Is the constituency of the library a geographic one with all
those libraries who are meml:ers of the System?
To say it in a different way, this
Library has felt at times as a member library of the System we have not been in close
touch with Mr. McClarren in the Lincolnwood s:ituation.
Rabbi Weiner wondered if no
more should have been expected than having immediate and direct information given to
us as the most involved member or should we have expected to be informed of what is
going to be done in Lincolnwood, whether it is an appearance at the Board of Trustees
of the Village or an application for Project Plus or whatever actions are taken.
Very
frequently we have known about them by the newspaper instead of consultation with us.
Rabbi Weiner said he would have preferred the relationship would go further to one of
consulting as well as informing.
Mr. Nordenberg asked if any other member would like to add to this, and,
�- 2 if not, he will.
He said to remember, please that he is a System .trustee and shares
the feelings expressed.
Therefore, he can give only some answers to the questions.
The early parts of the questions are relatively easy to respond to.
The System is
indeed a representation of 35 member libraries created by libraries and to work for
libraries.
In about 99 o/o of their efforts the benefits seem to accrue across the
board to all libraries and do not raise any particular issues.
Primarily what a System
does is to enable an individual library to enjoy certain things that by itself it could not
accomplish.
Any questions as to who works for whom, the systems were set up by
arrangements within the State.
This, again, had to be planned rather then eventual,
either on a policy basis or within a staff structure.
for Mr. McClarren in terms of connumications .
Mr. Nordenberg said he can speak
He has found him to be outstanding.
The multiplicity of things that come about would probably make it very difficult for him
or anyone else to pick upon individual items and go back over the ground time and time
again.
What Mr. Nordenberg has heard of the Lincolnwood situation, the big question
comes about as a reporter getting on the phone and asking the usual questions and the
sudden emergence of back door discussions that took place between a member
of
Lincolnwood and an.other System.
When this happened and was brought to the System
Board's attention, do not think there was any question about what' the attitude of the
System Board was.
The Board came down as heavy as it was able to do.
Talking from
!
the generalities, Mr. Nordenberg asked if anyone could pick up from that and relate
to a specific situation so an attempt can be made to respond or apologize, if necessary.
Also,
geographically , the Systems in 1965 or 66 were drawn out.
Lines were drawn
and the formula was based totally on the geographic area and population within it.
Skokie sits on the edge of a System.
Mr. Flintrup pointed out that the present situation could very well pop up
anywhere.
Just as it did elsewhere.
Rabbi Weiner asked for an explanation of one aspect.
Early in the Lincoln-
wood situation there was a newspaper article, correctly or incorrectly, stating that
Mr. McClarren was quoted as saying, "they could establish a store front, join the System,
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and go and use the Skokie Public Library.
Rabbi Weiner talked with Mr. McClarren
and complained about the fact that we found this out through the newspapers and were
Apparently we are not the ones to be considered, informed and
concerned with this.
consulted and he was made to understand the System 1 s accountability was to Lincolnwood
as much as to us because of the geographic area.
Mr. Nordenberg said that just before Mr. McClarren speaks, for him self,
he stands for the four square library, the ultimate way to give library service to the
State of Illinois.
It is true a system which collects through the formula of per capita
and per square mile for the total area, has encumbent upon it to try to provide service
to non-serviced areas.
Twenty percent of the State of Illinois is unserved.
This System
has only four percent unserved and would like to be 100 o/ o served.
Mr. McClarren thinks it is an appropriate response although the initial
response did not come through the way he intended it to be.
from his belief and conception.
It came in a different sense
It is extremely difficult to execute a policy in a system
that exists in a strong library area.
We do have a responsibility
these libraries and
those who join but an overall responsibility to the entire area.
The System has several
policies of long standing which lead us to this kind of problem.
The System has a policy
for development of library service in areas without library service.
is a way to b.uild in these areas.
any other in the State.
The ::project Plus
This System has had more Project Plus awarded than
There is consultation with the lawyer, public relations office
and election office incidental to it and concurrently authorizing opening of any system
services.
Those policies stand and that
or for Project Plus.
stands now when we are working with
The question was asked that if we have Project Plus initiated what
service will be received.
The answer was you will be eligible for library service and
reciprocal borrowing with any member of the System and this has been determined by
the System Board.
Mr. McClarren said he should say before this in the history of
System experience, some Lincolnwood citizens came and asked for advice and guidance
in the establishment of library service.
the referendum which was unsuccessful.
This was before the days of citizens group and
Since that referendum three years ago we have
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had occasional inquiries from Lincolnwood and these were sporadic and unorganized
until the League came to them and asked for know-how in their study.
As a result
the System gave them information on what could be done under the law and also informed them of Project Plus.
Lincolnwood asked the System to put in a Project Plus
and this is recorded in four or five minutes of meetings.
Communications go to the
representatives and the library in this case also had informal conversations with
Miss Radmacher and Mrs. Hunter talking about the possibility of extension of service
and problems at this time.
and they touched all bases.
it up.
Also, Council and members of the League were involved
This lead us up to the point where the newspapers picked
Mr. McClarren apologized for it but stated it was a communication he assumed
was well known that this was something that was being done.
and he was surprised that Skokie was not informed.
It was not totally unknown
His feeling was the System's
primary interest was in serving the System's unserved.
Rabbi Weiner thanked Mr. McClarren for the explanation and said there is
one more step to be qualified - the one concern we ought to be definitely clear about
bef1::>re we can turn to what is really important - the issue he would like tcrhave specifically spelled out.
Rabbi Weiner said he recogniz·.es there are the two mandates - one to
areas unserved as well as served and the other to the constitu.ent libraries and he realizes sometimes they can pull against each other.
He would like to be sure both mandates
are properly balanced and a;s.ked beyond the point of communicating what the System is
doing or has been doing beyond this.
Rabbi Weiner asked for a prior consultation so
that the existing library has an opportunity to be recognized as having a special relationship to the situation and special interest and thus be allowed to be consulted and have an
input into whatever move will be made.
Mr. McClarren replied there is no question about this.
Mr. Nordenberg
said he would be adamant about this.
Mr. McClarren stated before he left his office he received a phone call
about the Lincolnwood situation.
The Press asked questions and a man in his position
who knows this situation naturally responds as his instinct and knowledge tells him to.
�- 5 He would agree completely that the Board concerned should know what is afoot.
Mr.
McClarren stated that his professional goal is that wheretrer an area is unserved he
will do what he can to establish service.
That is his goal and thinks. however this can
be brought to where you have a larger usage on a permanent basis, whatever can be
done to achieve that obviously has the priority.
If it cannot be done that way then it
must be second choice and he should try to find a way to bring this about on a larger
permanent basis.
Mr. Nordenberg said on the question of store front libraries, he began to
study the law and came up with the fact that a so-called store front library could qualify
not because the law said a store front library is o. k. but because the law did not say it
was not o. k.
He has asked for a definition of what is a library and there has not yet
been an answer forthcoming.
Mr. Nordenberg said the System Board is trying to do
its best to build a strong association and he hopes that future boards will deal with the
fairest possible methods.
Rabbi Weiner said he believes we are satisfied if he may assume we have
cleared the air between us.
Rabli Weiner sent a letter to the State Librarian indicating
regrets that Skokie representatives could not attend her meeting on such short notice
but he thought that she was in a position to convene another meeting so this whole ques tion could be clarified.
Mr. McClarren said he feels sure the Director of the State
Library is preparing a proposal.
She would respond cautiously so there is not much
evidence but she would respect Mr. Lerner's request that she come back by the 31st
of December and he is sure she is proceeding that way.
Mr. Lerner has made statements the Project was rejected and Mr. Ancel
said it was not rejected but postponed.
Lincolnwood.
Mayor Proesel objected to Project Plus for
The sub-committee which considers the Projects as they come had found
what they thougbtwas a slight irregularity for Lincolnwood as mentioned in the Dun Report
which did State Library financing for the spring session of the Assembly, among its
potential guidelines for Project Plus.
taking all the contiguous area.
Both Skokie and Chicago had to be two communities
The conclusion made was that Project Plus was rejected.
�- 6 Mr. Ancel said only after it was rejected they questioned negotiating with Chicago for
a contract.
This was the basis for Mr. McClarren asking Mrs. Gesterfield to call a
meeting to talk about the problem with Chicago Public Library System Board and
Lincolnwood.
This was what he thought it would be.
Mr. McClarren 1 s interest was
they were interfering with what appeared to be our System 1 s library.
He then looked
for the State Library to bring up a suggestion for library service to Lincolnwood.
Mr. Flintrup asked Mr. McClarren his forecast for a Project Plus.
answer was he thinks the committee would vote to approve it.
The
The reason is they have
no basis now for not approving it unless there are other reasons for not, or by the time
the decision comes up to being made the interest is gone or economic situation has
changed ··or Lincolnwood has taker£: such an attitude it is untenable to proceed.
Mr. Flintrup asked if Mr. McClarren or anyone had gotten any more com rriunication from Mr. Lerner or Chicago System as to whether they are considering in
any way altering their proposal to Lincolnwood.?
is laughable - they will split it with Skokie.
Mr. McClarren said there is one which
Mr. Elintrup said he had some informaL
discussions with Mayor Proesel and his indication is he could not see the Village of,Skokie
making a proposal that would come to Lincolnwood under $200, 000.
the offer from Chicago.
He was amazed at
Lincolnwood does a great deal of business with Chicago so it is
a natural avenue of approach for Lincolnwood.
So, if they were approached they under-
stand Skokie 1 s figure would be more than that and they would accept the $75, 000 offer.
Mr. Flintrup said that leads us to what does Skokie do?
Mr. McClarren said his own
view is once that die has been cast this would mean we would not be vulnerable to the
exposure that would come to Skokie or anyone else.
Mr. Flintrup does not know if
Lincolnwood is aware that the Resolution passed by North Suburban Library System
would nullify any benefit they would have of our System libraries, if the contemplated
contract between Chicago and Lincolnwood is consumated.
He thought there may be a
lack of communication on Skokie 1 s part and System Board, to publicize the fact that
the Resolution rather formally states it would look upon this as a critical situation and
would terminate our contract with the Chicago System.
Mr. Flintrup does not know
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�- 8 elected official, he could accept this.
Mr. Fl intrup thinks that if he were Mayor
Proesel he would accept the city contract, let it run a year and throw it out to the
Citizens in a year and, knowing Lincolnwoo d, it would go <;I.own the drain.
used here in a way that no one person has control over.
be the case.
We are being
It is speculation that this would
Mr. Flintrup also said you cannot resent a policy that has been established
by the System and the State established in other areas, where people legitimatel y want
library service.
This is very worthwhile but what we have to do is have a review of the
approach of Project Plus and a review of the System approach.
It is unreal for a gov-
ernmental agency to propose such an approach but politicians will promote this, but in
the long term it would ruin the System and in the long run large libraries will withdraw.
There must be a study to look this over carefully.
i
Mr. Nordenberg said here you are discussing a problem that indirectly affects us.
In this particular case ft is after the fact.
The Project Plus was voted by this
Board and we have to go through this to see what happens at the State level.
some negotiation s.
before March.
There are
Mr. McClarren said it is not up for approval now and will not be
After one year a referendum must be passed to establish library service,
also another requiremen t is they must tax themselves at the maximum so it is not a store
front library.
The philosophy here was to give it a good try for a one year term and
then if it does not go that is it, but if it does the community. has the responsibil ity from
then on.
Mr. McClarren and Mr. Nordenberg retired from the meeting at 7:45 p. m.
Mr. Lindberg suggested having Counsel do a little research on this library
situation and see what we can do.
if we were to withdraw?
He also asked if there would be any legal consequenc es
Answer was our response to the System would be that it is
costing Skokie too much money because it is the action of the System which is causing
us to withdraw.
Mr. Di Leonardi reporting on arbitration said he is now in a position to
recommend what he hopes would be the final settlement to dispute on constructio n.
He
�- 9 has been advised by Corrigan's attorneys of the agreement in part and now Libby Owens
Ford_and National Hamilton have agreed to the terms outlined in the minutes of the
September 11, 197 5 Board meeting in which they agree to replace the glass at one -half
of the cost.
Attic stock will be replaced immediately.
There would be a general indem -
nification to the Library for personal injury not covered by Library insurance, etc. and
that the whole thing would be contingent upon settling.
the language that would implement these points.
dire::::t the other outstanding items with Corrigan.
The other attorneys have agreed on
That left the question of how do we
Mr. Di Leonardi asked Mr. Hoglund
to give him a listing of the projected repair cost for those other items.
e.s:timated cost (including about $1700
The total
glazing) is roughly $5500, of this a little over
$2500 has been expended by the Library.
Skokie
$20, 000 that has been withheld plus $3, 000 or $4, 000 for extras.
Mr. Di Leonardi had a number of discussions with the attorney for Corrigan and there is
no question Corrigan has responsibility on some items.
Mr. Di Leonardi would recom -
mend Skokie pay Corrigan the balance due less $3, 000 and this would leave the Library
out of pocket $2500 for all items.
According to Carl Hoglund the projected cost would
be only $9, 000 to get these other items repaired.
The Library would have $4, 000 to
repair all glass items and $3, 000 from balance owed Corrigan.
definite.
The glass items are
Mr. Di Leonardi will do the settling simultaneously.
Mr. Di Leonardi quoted the following as the items which figure in the
settlement.
Glass and Glazing $1680 (through September 11)
Roof leakage $1233. 33
Exterior Terrazzo repair at $187 5
Toilet partition locks $44. 00
Keying of lock sets - no money expended and thus Library has no
basis for collecting.
Paneling and door in Librarian's office $662. 00
Hardware in doors in several locations - no monies are involved and
Library does not have the basis for retrieving anything out of this.
Mr. Di Leonardi said the Library does not want to find itself in the trial of
a law suit.
If Mr. Hoglund's figures are right, that is not bad.
Miss Radmacher confirmed that the idea is National Hamilton and LOF pay
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fifty percent of the cost of all breakage over the next three years other than an impact
break.
1
Rabbi Weiner suggested if the difference between Miss Radmacher s and
Mr. Hoglund 1 s figures is about $2, 000 we might still consider if we should say we paid
out so many dollars, all right it is gone and here we might be paying large legal costs.
Mr. Di Leonardi
is
not convinced we have a strong enough case to take a chance.
worth spending $10, 000 to get all the glass replaced.
Again, he has thrown into consid-
eration the settlement of the cost if it breaks other than by impact.
if this is the best p:_ossible settlement we could get?
he can get.
stock.
It is
Mrs. Hunter asked
Mr. Di Leonardi said it is the best
Technically, we do not have a strong case.
They will replace the attic
They will charge one-half the cost for replacements.
The $3, 000 we withheld
represents. a settled or agreed compromise of our damages for the non-glass items.
defects are being compromised for $3, 000.
All
Mr. Hoglund says the defects have a value
of $5500 of which the Library will get $3, 000.
Mr. Di Leonardi suggested taking photographs if more glass breaks and
make certain the photograph is kept on file.
Rabbi Weiner summed it up by saying all that the Library gains is that it is
done with this and knows what the loss is rather than waiting for litigation and what the
loss could be at that point.
It is knowing our loss and settling for it.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion for acceptance.
Motion:
Be it resolved that all matters in controversy between
the Skokie Public Library and E. W. Corrigan Company,
National Hamilton and Libby Owens Ford (including the
pending arbitration proceedings against Corrigan) be
settled on the following bases:
1. That the questions of glass breakage be settled with
National Hamilton and Libby Owens Ford on the terms
outlined in the Board minutes of September 11, 1975 and
as set out in detail in the draft settlement agreement
approved by Mr. Di Leonardi;
2. That all non-glass items be settled with E. W.
Corrigan Company on the basis of withholding $3, 000 from
the amount otherwise due Corrigan which total amount due
Corrigan is approximately $23, 000 to $24, 000. This
settlement is based upon information supplied by the architect
that the approximate total cost of defective work for all items
is $5, 500, of which the Skokie Public Library has expended
$2, 522. 33 as of October 23, 1975.
�- - 11 Voting was as follows:
Mrs. Zatz, yes; Mrs. Merritt, yes; Mrs. Hunter, yes; Mr.
Flintrup, yes; Mr. Lindberg, yes; and Rabbi Weiner, yes.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Hunter suggested Miss Radmacher get together with Mr. Hoglund
and arrange for the work to be done in her office and elsewhere in the Library.
Mr. Di Lednardi said the Library can go ahead with the orders for Estey
and the Carrier service.
Miss Radmacher mentioned there is a more recent elevator proposal with
the Board papers.
Mr. Schiewe is doing a good job and he has now gotten another
proposal out of Westinghouse.
Mr. Di Leonardi asked if the term is still five years
and said that is the only thing that is most significant.
less than five years.
It might be easier to deal with them if it is an annual or two year
contract but a five year contract is out of line.
for renegotiation.
There are other contracts for
The shorter term allows more leverage
Miss Radmacher said one other thing, Mr. Schiewe said one benefit
of a contract, there is a union regulation which says an elevator maintenance company
sends out two people on a service call, but if they come on inspection under contract
they bring only one.
Motion:
Mrs. Zatz made the following motion.
That the Skokie Public Library accept the Westinghouse
elevator maintenance contract with our Counsel's points
well taken into consideration.
There was discussion concerning the escalation clause.
Miss Radmacher said cb:nsidera-
tion must be given to where the Library is going to put its dollars.
money has been spent in service calls for the elevators.
In the past a lot of
Mrs. Hunter questioned the
philosophy of going into annual contracts instead of straight service call costs.
Her
thought was if Skokie signs enough of these contracts, the book budget must be cut.
This
contract is for $358 per month and Mrs. Hunter would like to have information for 19747 5 elevator maintenance.
Motion:
Mrs. Hunter made the following motion:
That the Skokie Public Library Board table the motion
previously made to accept the elevator maintenance contract.
Mr. Flintrup seconded the motion and, on roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Hunter suggested by next month to have the figures on elevator maintenance for
�- 12 1974-75 and, as much as can, try to calculate our next year 1 s budget and what is··
committed.
Mrs. Hunter asked for an amendment to the minutes of the November Board
meeting as follows:
On page 3 the wording of the motion delete
satisfaction'' and.add"' to discuss
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the Lincolnwood situation.
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this Board's dis -
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With those corrections, Mrs. Hunter moved that the minutes be approved.
Mr. Flintrup
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Lindberg made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Flintrup
and, on roll call vote, carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the financial statements for the General Operating
Fund, Reserve Fund for the Purchase of Sites and
Buildings, Library Construction Fund be accepted
and the lists of bills for the General Operating Fund
i,,_-i the amounts of $796. 53 and $21, 372. 77 be approved
for payment.
Circulation Reports for the month of November, 1975 were accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Mrs. Hunter suggested the increased circulation should be pub-
licized and Mrs. Merritt suggested including what services the Library offers.
Copies of a letter from the Village Nursing Home in Skokie and one from the
Japan Library Association were distributed for the Board's information.
Library Use Statistics were reviewed and approved.
Miss Radmacher advised the Board she had asked for an estimate of value
of the graphics from Prestige Galleries for insurance purposes.
Personnel changes were reported by Miss Radmacher. Personnel on the
bookmobile has been changed. Previously there were two people operating the service.
A new employee, Robert Haake, is serving as Driver-Librarian and doing a very good
job.
Mrs.
asked if,
at the January meeting, there could be an evaluation of the
possibility of a permanent stop at Emerson between Lawler and LeClair.
Miss
Radmacher will look at the situation and appraise its real value.
Miss Radmacher mentioned Ronald Warren is doing a good job for the Library
especially in the time he spends as guard in Young People and Children 1 s Department.
Rabbi Weiner mentioned the complaints he has had concerning Mr. Hippenmeyer 1 s handling
�- 13 of patrons.
He reviewed bis meeting with the staff in the summer and the criticisms
and recommendations.
Miss Radmacher said with the addition of Ronald Warren the
situation has improved.
She will talk with Mr. Hippenmeyer.
She repeated that it is
difficult to get guards.
Mrs. Zatz reported on the Board's party for the staff to be held December 14.
After the last meeting both Mrs. Zatz and Dr. Wozniak felt it would be nice for the Board
to give the staff something as a gift.
Miss Radmacher called Mr. Conroy Erickson of
Rand McNally to ask if Rand had an inexpensive publication that could be used.
Erickson donated 108 year old road atlases.
wrapped each of these.
Mr. Erickson.
Mr.
Mrs. Zatz and her daughter have gift
Mrs. Zatz asked the Library to send a 1 etter of thanks to
A motion of thanks from the Board was given to Mrs. Zatz .
Regarding the piano situation, in addition to Mr. Beaver's letter which
indicates his proposal, Mr. Einstein, Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission told Rabbi
Weiner the Commission is very intensely concerned because Mr. Beaver indicated if
the Library was not interested he would buy the piano and make the improvement on it.
According to Mr. Einstein, the piano would cost $900, strings and regulator
$400, and refinishing would be $450 to $500.
The whole expense would be somewhere
around $1400 and then we would have the option of buying a professional piano bench for
$200 ,and cover for $120.
Mr. Einstein said the Fine Arts has to go to the Village Board
for expenditures over $500 but the Library could request a subsidy from the Fine Arts
Commission.
Question was asked how this would compare with buying a new piano.
Answer a new one would cost between $6, 000 and $7, 000.
considering the refinishing.
Mrs. Merritt suggested not
Rabbi Weiner said he has a feeling to spend more money
is not necessarily a good idea because soloists will still want their piano.
Once the
Library has purchased the piano, including the repair service, if the Fine Arts bring
in an artist who wants to tune the piano or rent another piano that is the Fine Arts problem.
Rabbi Weiner urged the Board once and for all to say
11
yes 11 or
11
no.
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Motion by
Mrs. Hunter which was seconded by Mr. Lindberg and, on roll call vote, carried
unanimously.
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Motion:
That the Skokie Public Library purchase the Nudleman 1 s
piano and renovate the piano as stated in Mr. Beaver 1 s
letter, excluding refinishing.
Motion by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mr. Lindberg which, on roll call
vote, carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the Skokie Public Library at least pursue asking the
Fine Arts Commission to contribute $900 toward this
purchase, and that a statement of our policy be written
that the piano will be available to the Fine Arts Commission
in a condition acceptab1e to the Skokie Public Library. If
this condition does not meet the needs of all artists using
the piano, such as sponsored by the Fine Arts Commission,
they will have to alter it to suit themselves.
Regarding the f'ersonnel Audit, Miss Radmacher expressed her thanks to
Mr. Lindberg and Mr. Flintrup for their time in going over Dr. Miller 1 s report.
is going to get in print all comments made.
She
Mr. Lindberg said among the three of
them the Library should have a well delveoped personnel code.
Rabbi Weiner suggested
when it is finished and the copy is ready a special meeting should be called to adopt the
audit.
Mr. Flintrup's suggestion was
give the Board a revised report to read.
the next scheduled Board meeting take half of it or ten pages and work on that.
At
The
remaining ten pages could be reviewed at the following Board meeting.
Mr. Flintrup had no report on the North Suburban Library System Board
because there has been no meetings.
Miss Radmacher reported the :Board previously had approved Mr. Schiewe
going ahead wit? Carrier doing the five year overhaul.
Carrier say is needed.
There is something else that
A device installed in the machine because of Johnson Service
turning the system of and on by remote control.
Carrier and Mr. Schiewe said they
were not aware of this when they recommended remotely controlling our mechanical
equipment. If you turn on a machine, oil must be at a certain temperature for it to
function properly.
If you do this manually you turn the oil on automatically, but this
cannot be done mechanically when controlled remotely {outside our building).
device would cost $650 in addition to an amount previously approved.
The
Mr. Schiewe
thinks it should be done and our equipment is in possible jeopardy if it is not done.
Mr. Schiewe will go back to Johnson and see if
cost.
can get them to share some of this
Motion by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Flintrup which, on roll call vote,
�- 15 carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the Skokie Public Library authorize Carrier
to install the oil heater not to exceed the amount
of $650 plus the necessary electrical work.
Mr. Flintrup reported he was approached by Mayor Smith telling him the
Village is contemplating putting Mooney 1 s arches on the Village Green.
theory ofo this set of arches as as an entrance.
The artist 1 s
It lights from the inside.
The Village
is contemplating putting it in the middle area of the Green and constructing some kind
of walk straight across from the sidewalk of the parking lot to the curb of the street.
Mr. Flintrup thinks this may be a way to precipitate discussion of improvement of the
Green for which there is some money.
Rabbi Weiner asked Mr. Flintrup to go back
to Mayor Smith and see what his proposal would be and have a mock-up model to scale.
This Board would like to have an idea about the total scheme of the Green.
Mrs. Hunter asked about the Ethics Act Code and was informed it goes to
two places, Secretary of State and County Clerk.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p. m. on motion by Mr. Flintrup.
/ Jbhn W ozniak
//
Secretary
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Minutes, Wednesday, December 10, 1975
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Skokie Public Library. Board of Trustees
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Wozniak, John (Secretary)
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1975-12-10
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Public Libraries -- Illinois -- Skokie
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Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL
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eng
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1970s (1970-1979)
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library board meetings