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July 8, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library, held Wednesday, July 8, 1981.
Mrs. Hunter, President,
noted a quorum was present.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Mrs. Diana Hunter,
President.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Mr. Richard Lindberg,
Vice President; Dr. John Wozniak, Secretary; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mrs. Shirley
Merritt; Mrs. Norma Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent :
Mrs • Eva Weiner.
Also present was the staff of the Young People & Children's
Department.
PRESENTATION BY YOUNG PEOPLE & CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Miss Burmeister thanked the Board for inviting the Young People &
Children's Department staff to the meeting.
She said that her staff was very
happy to be consulted and she commended the Board for doing this.
Miss
Burmeister introduced the staff and distributed copies of the charts and
recommendations made by her staff to each board member.
Ms. Angelica Spataro showed slides of photographs she took at
Children's Departments of the Deerfield, Northbrook and Park Ridge Libraries
which showed how these libraries furnish their Childrents Departments, and
the types of activities they feature in these Departments.
Mr. Ron Oberman stated that some of the reading programs in the
other libraries are geared to giving prizes and awards to the children and
this has proved to be a very successful incentive.
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Miss Burmeister said their main problems with reading programs
have been:
need of early planning by the personnel and then a conunittment
by the personnel to follow through on the planning; better conununication with
the schools - staff members should go personally to the schools and publicize
their programs.
.
Mrs. Zatz asked the staff if they would like to attend the workshops
and seminars that are offered and they said they would.
Mrs. Hunter suggested
that the announcements of meetings be posted so the staff is aware of what is
being offered, and they should make arrangements to attend whatever they feel
would be helpful to them.
It was emphasized that there is a great need for bright colors to be
added to the Young People & Children's Department, with pillows, wall hangings,
small furniture, etc.
Mr. Flintrup asked that the staff come up with ballpark
figures of how much it will cost to put.in the equipment they have suggested.
Mrs. Hunter said that it is important for the Young People &
Children ts Department to come up with new programs, holiday programs,
Saturday programs, etc., and it is vital that the Library put out good
publicity on these programs as well as promoting and interfacing them with the
schools.
She said that after the Board has read through the sununary she wpuld
like the staff to attend another Board meeting in order to explore the
needs of the Children's Department further.
Mrs. Merritt said that the Young
P~ople
& Children's Department staff
should come up with some concrete ideas for rejuvenating their department
and Mrs. Zatz told the staff that the Board wants to encourage them to instituteideas and will be happy to hear more from them.
The Board is not
limiting them in any way and they should feel free to be creative in whatever
ways they feel will help the image of the Young People & Children's Department.
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The Young People & Children's Department staff left the meeting.
BOOKMOBILE.
Mr. Don Lyon, the attorney for the Skokie Public Library was
introduced.
Mr. Lyon reported on his negotiations with the Gerstenslager Company,
whereby the company has agreed to accept a $2,500 price reduction on the
balance owed for the Bookmobile plus an additional one-year warranty on
the super structure of the Bookmobile.
Mr. Lindberg stated that he felt the questions he had raised regarding
the push rods, etc., have not been answered.
Mr. Flintrup said that he was told
that because of their lack of use these new parts were needed.
Mr. Lindberg also
said that the position of the seat pedestal has not been taken care of.
Miss
Radmacher said it was ordered close to the steering wheel to accommodate the
short driver, but that Mr. Butts has assured us he will change it.
Miss Radmacher said she is hopeful the Bookmobile will be on the
streets by July 27.
It will have to be paid for before we can get the title,
we can then get license plates.
We will start immediately to get the books
loaded.
The following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library
accepts the negotiated agreement with Gerstenslager
Company which reduces the balance owed on the
Bookmobile by $ 2 , 500 and adds another year •·s
warranty on the body of the Bookmobile.
The roll was called and the motion was approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 10, 1981
Mr. Flintrup made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz to approve the
minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1981 as written.
The motion passed unanimously.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
The following motion was made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded by
Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The motion was
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings, the Report on the Selma
Regan Petty Memorial Fund, and the Report on the
Fine Arts Acquisition Fund be accepted, and that
the lists of biils for the General Operating Fund
in the amounts of $25,138.38 and $8,961.97, and
the list of bills for the Reserve Fund for the
Purchase of Sites and Buildings in the amount of
$7,990.74, and the list of bills for the North
Suburban Library System (NSLS) Coordinated
Acquisitions Program on Literature (CAP) in the
amount of $644.98 be approved for payment,
subject to audit.
unanimo~sly
approved.
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
The Circulation Reports and the Library Use Statistics were
duly noted.
Mrs~
Zatz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup to have
them placed on file.
The motion passed unanimously.
ROOF REPORT
The trustees read over the report prepared by Miss Radmacher regarding
the responses from Mr. Llewellyn's clients as to their satisfaction with
Mr. Llewellyn as their architect and the Trocal roofs that they had installed.
All of their responses were highly favorable.
The question arose as to how the carpeting contract should be
handled since the carpeting cannot be laid until the roof project is completed
whi.ch could be as long as December ist.
It was decided that when Barsamian
receives the carpeting it will be delivered to the Library and stored until it
can be laid.
Barsamian will be paid for the carpeting at that time, but not
for the laying of it until that is done.
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GIFT OF NORMA ZATZ
The trustees thanked Mrs. Zatz for her gift of $5.00 to the Library.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher
report~d
the appointment of Charmaine GaMache as a
Clerical Assistant in the Circulation
Department~
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Merritt questioned the Young People & Children's Department
chart regarding personnel which shows five full time personnel which is
more than the other libraries have on the chart.
Miss Radmacher said this chart does make a distinction between
professional and supportive personnel and all staff including the pages are
counted •.
Mrs. Zatz noted that Mrs. Merritt has been telling the Board for
years that the Library should give awards to stimulate children's reading,
and she should be commended for it.
REPORT ON NORTH. SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that the NSLS by-laws have been revised in that
new NSLS Board members are now assigned to two-year terms.
PROGRESS ON REMODELING
An ad will appear in the July 23, l981 newspapers inviting bids on the
remodeling project.
Miss Radmacher also reported that an order was placed with the
Gaylord Company for shelvi.ng on June J.Oth..
The anticipated delivery date is
early September •.
AUTOMATION PROGRAM
Miss Radmacher reported on the meeting held June 15, 1981, with the
Deerfield and Morton Grove
Libraries~
representatives on the automation program.
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At that time ·the Highland Park Library joined the group.
Mr. Robert Strand
Whois in the computer field is the Highland Park Library Trustee and its
representative on automation.
Miss Radmacher distributed the letter from the Park Ridge Public
Library asking to join this group.
Since the Deerfield representatives will
be away for two weeks, this will be discussed at a meeting when they return,
at which time the Park 'Ridge Library will be invited to the meeting.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST
The trustees noted the letter from the Niles Township Board of
Trustees Supervisor, Thomas McElligott, and the memorandum regardingdistri bution
of library funds from George Van Dusen, in regard to distribution of revenue
sharing funds from the Township.
The Skokie Public Library will receive
$15,312.50 in township revenue sharing funds.
There are no strings attached
to these funds from the Township.
The letter from Robert Eppley, Village Manager, was also noted, whereby
Mr. Eppley informs the Skokie Public Library that no funds will be awarded by the
Village to the Library this year.
PIANO
Per the Board 1 s request, Miss ·Radmacher contacted some piano
companies regarding their recommendations · for size, type and cost of a
grand piano suitable for the Auditorium.
The question arose as to how we go out for bid for a piano.
Mis.s Radmacher was asked to talk with. Dan Ryan about this since he
had experience with this type of bid.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Hunter was congratulated by the Board for bringing in the Young
People & Children's Department staff.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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June 10, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library held Wednesday, June 10, 1981.
Mrs. Hunter, President
noted a quorum was present.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mrs. Diana Hunter,
President.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Dr. John Wozniak,
Secretary; Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mrs. Eva Weiner;
Mrs. Norma Zatz; and
Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Members absent: Mr. Richard Lindberg, Vice President; Mr. Walter
Flintrup.
Mrs. Charlene Louis, newly appointed by the Board to work on publicizing special projects, was introduced.
She sat in on the Board meeting
to become acquainted with the workings of the Board.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 6, 1981
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs .. Zatz, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1981, as written.
The motion passed
unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
The following motion was made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites & Buildings, the Report on the Fine Arts
Acquisition Fund and the Report on the Selma Regan
Petty Memorial fund be accepted, and that the lists
of bills for the General Operating Fund in the amounts
of $28,233.19 and $9,542.87, and the bills for the
North Suburban Library System (NSLS) Coordinated
Acquisitions Program (CAP) in the amount of $547.17,
and the bills for the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings in the amount of $9, 584 •. 00 be
approved for payment, subject to audit.
The motion passed unanimously.
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CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
The Circulation Reports and Library Use Statistics were duly noted
and placed on file.
ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS
Elevator - The following motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded
by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees accepts the Dover proposal
for work to be done on the elevator as the lowest
qualified bidder, in the amount of $26,115.00.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
Carpeting - the following motion was made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded
by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees accepts the Barsamian Co.
bid for new carpeting as the lowest qualified
bidder, in the amount of $91,970.00.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
ROOF
Because the roof is leaking in a number of places carpeting can not be
laid without taking care of the roof first.
Miss Radmacher checked with Mr. Llewellyn who said the Trocal roofing has a 10 year unqualified guarantee.
He told her of a number of institutions where Trocal roofing has been installed.
Mrs. Hunter read Mr. Llewellyn's letter dated June 25, 1980, regarding the
condition of the roof and his recommendations.
Mrs. Merritt suggested that Miss Radmacher call the business
managers of the institutions where Mr. Llewellyn has specified Trocal roofs
to get their comments.
The following motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
That Miss Radmacher is to get in touch with the
business managers of the institutions mentioned by
Mr. Llewellyn to ascertain their satisfaction as to the
quality of their installations.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
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The following motion was then made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by
Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
Based upon the satisfactory reports of these
institutions regarding their Trocal installations,
the Board moves to engage Mr. Llewellyn as the architect
for the roofing project at a fee of 10% of the over-all
roof cost.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
Mrs. Merritt - Yes;
Mrs. Weiner - Yes; Mrs. Zatz - Abstain; Dr. Wozniak - Yes; Mrs. Hunter - Yes.
The motion carried.
Miss Radmacher said that per the carpet specs the carpeting contract
has to be awarded within 30 days.
of carpet laying after the
~oaf
She will talk to Barsamian Co.
re the timing
has been done.
Mrs. Zatz made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak that the parquet
The motion passed.
floor be repaired as soon as the roof is replaced.
ANNUAL REPORTS
The Annual Reports of the General Operating Fund, the Reserve
Fund For the Purchase of Sites and Buildings, the Book Bag Sale and
Circulation
were duly noted and placed on file.
Dr. Wozniak asked Miss
Radmacher if the Library is using the State Treasurer's Fund yet, and
Miss Radmacher said that she has not yet received the completed forms which
are necessary.
RECOMMEND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OPERATING BUDGET TO RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE
OF SITES AND BUILDINGS
Miss Radmacher said that Dan Ryan recommends that we wait until the
audit is made before transferring the funds from the Operating Budget to the
Reserve Fund for the Purchase of Sites & Buildings.
The Board agreed and feels
this is the way it should always be done.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mrs. Merritt suggested that the donation of the book given by
Rabbi Ira Sud in memory of Rabbi Weiner be given some publicity along with
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the program the Library has whereby people can donate new books to the Library
in honor of graduations , birthdays, etc.
It was suggested that a press release be put out
regarding
the special fund that has been created in memory of Rabbi Weiner by the American
Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported that Timothy Beckendorf has resigned to
go back to Michigan and that his sister Vicki will be leaving June 19, i981.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Hunter showed the trustees a multi-lingual brochure she had
picked up in a library in London.
Mrs. Hunter told Mrs. Louis she would like to see some publicity
given to the Korean collection that is. available.
Mrs. Hunter recommended to Mrs. Louis that she publicize the
Library's participation in the Farmers Market with the Library book bags;
see about getting space at the Farmers· Market, and she should also take
a look. at the Library note cards and see how they can be promoted .
Mrs. Merritt commended Miss Radmacher on the presentation of
summer events that the Library put out.
Dr. Wozniak. commented that he hoped everyone had seen the excellent
letter published in the Lerner paper commending the Skokie Public Library.
Mrs. Hunter asked
Dr. Wozniak to read the letter addressed to the
Board from Mr. and Mrs. Hunter contributing a painting to the Library from them.
Dr. Wozniak, after reading the letter, made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Merritt,
to accept the painting with much gratitude.
The motion passed unanimously.
The two paintings that John Sobeck, Jr. (paints under the name Tuna)
would like to donate to the Library were on display.
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Mr. Sobeck's generosity will be acknowledged with our grateful
appreciation. We cannot guarantee where the paintings will be hung.
An order for shelving has been placed with Gaylord Brothers.
Miss Radmacher also reported that there are repair people working
on the security system at this time.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
In the absence of Mr. Flintrup, Mrs. Weiner reported on the
NSLS meeting that she attended with him.
She was elected to the NSLS Board
at the May meeting and will serve on the Board as of the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXAMINING & WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Merritt reported on the Committee meeting held to examine
ways of energizing and working with the Children's Department.
She said the
Committee talked about what should be done prior to getting a micro-computer.
They need information as to what usage would be best, who would use it and
its many purposes. The Children's Department staff will be invited to the next
Board meeting, and the Committee suggests other department staff attend future
Board meetings.
REVENUE SHARING REPORT
Miss Radmacher reported on attending the Village Board meeting where
the request was made for revenue sharing funds for current and popular books
for the Bookmobile and the Niles Township meeting where the request was made
for revenue sharing funds for a concert grand piano and funds for a program
to dedicate the grand piano.
Mrs. Hunter said that our revenue sharing request to the Township
was voted on last Monday night but she doesn't know the outcome yet.
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BOOKMOBILE
The letters regarding the Bookmobile problem from Gerstenslager
Co. and the Hendrickson Mobile Equipment Co., and the letters to
Gerstenslager Co. from Donald Lyon and from Mrs. Hunter were duly noted.
At this time we are awaiting Gerstenslager's response.
AUTOMATED CIRCULATION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mrs. Hunter explained the Letter of Agreement and the
Revision of Paragraph 7, Page 4.
The following motion was then made by
Mrs. Zatz, seconded by Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees
accepts the Letter of Agreement with the Revision
of Paragraph 7, Page 4 to comply with the original
proposal from Mr. Joseph Matthews between
J. Matthews & Associates and the Skokie,
Morton Grove, and Deerfield Public Libraries
collectively with regard to their search for
an appropriate automated circulation control
system, its evaluation, selection, and
implementation.
Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
John M. Wozniak - Secretary
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May 6, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Skokie Public Library held Wednesday, May 6, 1981.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., following dinner.
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President, noted that a quorum was present and officially
welcomed. Mrs. Eva Weiner to the _Bo_ard of Trustees. Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Mr. Richard Lindberg,
Vice President; Dr. John Wozniak, Secretary; Mr. Walter Flintrup;
Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mrs. Eva Weiner; Mrs. Norma Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher,
Chief Librarian.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1981
Mrs. Zatz made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak to approve the
minutes of the meeting of April 8, .1981, as written.
The motion passed
unanimously •.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Because the Board meeting was held a week earlier and the bank statement had not been received the financial statements were the reports which had
been approved at the April Board meeting.
The lists of bills were current,
and Mrs. Zatz made tbe following motion, seconded by Mr •. Flintrup:
MOTION:
That the list of bills for the General Operating
Fund in the amount of ~28,284.60, and the second
list of bills in the amount of $16,668.81; plus
the bills from the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites & Buildings in the amount of $275.00,
and the bills for the North Suburban Library
System Coordinated Acquisitions Program on
Literature (CAP) in the amount of $769.33,
be approved for payment, subject to audit.
The motion passed unanimously.
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
The Circulation Reports were duly noted and placed on file.
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Mrs. Hunter asked that the Library Use Statistics be set aside
to be looked at later in the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The trustees read the letter from Mrs. Nina Reitz regarding
her concern with the dangers for small children at the Library with the
glass gates and glass display cases.
The trustees decided that Miss Radmacher should write a letter to
Mrs. Reitz explaini.ng that the glass is shatter-proof, but that the Library
is contacting our architect to apprise him of Mrs. Reitz•· concerns, and ask
him what he would s.u.ggest to alleviate the situation.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported on the appointments of Cristina Drost
(part time). and Kathleen Brachmann (.full timel to the Young People and
Children 's. Department •.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mr. Lindberg commented that he is appalled at the way the gates on
the security system look. and he would like to s.ee somethi.ng done to dress them
up.
Mrs. Hunter suggested we talk. to the designer and ask hi111 to come out and
take a look. at the installation.
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Mis.s. Radmacher will contact the architect
tell hiril of everyone's dissatisfaction with the looks of the gates and
find out what can be done about it,.
Mr. Lindberg explained to the trustees how the sidewalk was built
and expressed his: concern that it will cost a great deal to reconstruct the
sidewalk.
Miss: Radmacher will inform Mr. Lindberg when Mr. Schiewe comes out
to look. at the sidewalk so that Mr .. Lindberg can meet with him.
Mrs. Merritt commented that she is very impressed with the sculpture
exhibit and thinks it is beautiful.
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Mrs. Merritt said that it has come to her attention that a group
of school librarians in Niles Township who were discussing communication
with public libraries had commented that the Skokie Public Library was
one of the least cooperative.
Mrs. Hunter said we should find out what
the problems are and try to build a better relationship with the school
librarians •.
Dr •. Wozniak commented on how· beautiful the Village Green looks
and would like to have the Board send a letter of commendation to the Village.
Miss Radmacher and Mrs. Hunter will send a letter to the Vill.age telling them
how pleased the Library is with. the Village Green •.
Mrs. Weiner said that she thinks it is very dangerous for the
children on bikes and the motorists when the children on the bikes ride around
the parking lot.
She would like the Village and the Village Traffic Department
to be notified of the situation.
Miss Radmacher will write a letter to the
Village about this.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr.. Flintrup reported that NSLS is. in a dire financial shape.
The administration is now in the process of evaluating a budget for next year.
Some .major cuts will have. to be taken and $90,000 plus will be removed from
savi:ngs in order to maintain the System •.
Mr, Flintrup asked Miss Radmacher to check information regarding
Data.Phase light pens.
Miss Radmacher will find out about it.
Mr. Flintrup said that a representative from the Evanston Public
Library reported at the System's meeting about the Evanston Public Library's
Author's Day.
The program was for authors who have published to exchange
ideas and thoughts and it was a very creative and successful program.
recommended this program for other communities.
He
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Mr . Flintrup reported that the new policy for NSLS is that the
Library board representatives wi ll serve two - year terms instead of the one year term .
The maximum number o f years that a representative may serve is
six , which is the same as it has b een .
Mrs. Hun ter again thanked Mr . Flintru p for his efforts and the fine
job he has done as o ur represen tative .
Miss Radmacher also thanked him and
recognized his six years of service ..
Dr. Wozn iak made the f o llowi n g motion , seconded by Mrs . Merritt :
OT
M ION:
einer be t h e new representative
That Mrs . Ev a W
Skokie Pu bl i c Library Board of Trustees
of the
to the North Suburban Library System .
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously .
Mr. Flintrup said that the seating of a new representative wi l l take
ein er t o get acqua i nted wi th t he Syst e m
p l ace i n the Fall a nd i n order for Mrs . W
he will take her to a coupl e of meetings..
BUDGET
A copy of the budget approved at the April meeting was distributed
showing the increase adopted fo r books and perio dicals which was t he only
Miss Radmacher said she wi l l try to have sal ary scale i nformation ready
for the Board ' s next meeting .
REVENUE SHARING REQUEST REPORT
Mrs. Hunter said that the Library is requ esting $25 , 000 in revenue
sharing funds from the Village of Skokie for purchase of books for the Bookmobile .
Miss Radmacher will attend t h e Vil l age Board meeting n ext Monday night to present
the request.
Miss Radmac her wi l l a l so go to t h e Niles Town sh ip Admi n istration
meeting that same night to present the Library ' s request for $20,000 in revenu e
sharing funds for a grand piano for the Library .
�SICOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUDGET
For the Fiscal Year May ·1, 1982 - April 30, 1983
As Adopted April 8, 1981
Personal Services
Salaries
$1,299,342
Professional Services
5,000
Contractual Services
Binding
16,000
Services to Maintain Equipment
13,000
Services to Maintain Buildings and Grounds including
monitoring & maintenance service contract
Insurance
120,000
52,800
Utilities
59,000
Conference Expense and Membership Fees
19,000
Services to Maintain
Automo~ive
Equipment
4,000
Postage
12,000
Printing and Publicity
10,000
Data Processing
35,000
Audit Expense
\
I
1,500
Reception and Entertainment
5,000
Rental of F.quipment and Material
14,000
Commodities
Books
204,000
Periodicals
36,000
Audio Visual
Recordings, Discs
Films
/
7,200
8,500
Microforms.
12,000
Cassette&, Video & Audio
8,000
Art Prints
. 3,300
Library Supplies
52,000
Janitorial Supplies
12,000
Office Expense and Transportation
5,000
Other Charges
Contingency
Ca~~ tal
~- \ )
22,000
Outlay
. .Furniture ~ F.quipment
~ .~ . T~A:L~:~~
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. . . ..
....
$2,065,642
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BOOKMOBILE
The telegram from the Gerstenslager Company was duly noted.
Mr. Lindberg said he feels that a number of questions are still unanswered
regarding the condition of the Bookmobile motor.
Mrs. Merritt suggested
that we have Mr. Lyon, our attorney contact the Gerstenslager Company and
it was decided that if we dontt hear within a week from them as to their
decision regarding the extension of the warranty, our next step will be to
have.Mr. Lyon contact them.
BUILDING
The Johnson Controls contract was duly noted.
Mrs. Zatz made the
following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak;
1-'lOTION;
That the Johns.on Controls: Contract re Custom
Pr_ogrammed Maintenance, effective May l, 1981
be approved ..
The motion passed .unanimously ..
Miss Radmacher reported that the elevator specifications will be
ready· next Monday, and the l_egal ad has. been sent to the papers.
AUTOMATED CIRCULATION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mrs. Hunter reported on the meeti_ng held April 30 with Deerfield
and Morton Grove Public Library representatives :r:egardi_ng the automated
circulation control systems.
Mr •. Jos.eph. Matthews, consultant and Ned Griffin,
attorney; were also in attendance at that mee.ting.
Mrs. Hunter reported on the
discus.sion · to work out a f ~ir formula amo_ng the three libraries· for payi_ng the.
consultant and the attorneyf and it was· decided that each library will pay an
equal share, one-third.
Miss Radmacher showed the trustees a copy of an agreement that
Mr~
Matthews has made with. other cluster groups as a model of the type of
arr~ngement
to use for this cluster.
The· contract will also cover the question of another library joining
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this cluster at a later date - even six months from now.
will address this question.
Mr. Matthews
Mr. Griffin, the attorney, will also submit
a letter of agreement to the group.
CHANGING TIME OF BOARD MEETING
The discussion on
ch~nging
the time of the board meetings was tabled
for di.scus.sion at the Annual Meeti.ng to be held followi.ng the regular
meeti.ng.
UPDATE ON SENATE BILL 164 AND HOUSE BILL 462
A copy of information regarding the status of the bills was distributed
to each trustee.
RECEPTION FOR FEL-PRO
The reception for the Fel-Pro exhibit will be held October 25th.
Party Makers needs to know the time of the reception.
The trustees decided the
reception wi.11 be held from 2 : 00 to 4: 0.0 p •.m.
RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF A MINI-COMPUTER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Miss. Radmacher reported that after hearing the discussion and presentation at the University of Illinois Data Processi.ng Clinic she would like to see
the mini-computers made available in our You_ng People
&
Children's Department
for educational and recreational us·e.f ·and recommended the purchase of one at
approximately· $.l,000.00...
Mrs •. Merritt conunented that she feels the Children's
Department should be jazzed up.
The followi_ng motion was made by Mr. Flintrup,
s.econded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The roll was called:
The Board of Trustees authorizes the expenditure of no
more than $1,200 to buy some ~mini--compµter eq~ip~ent
for the Young People's & Children's Department.
Mr. Lindberg-No; Mrs. Merritt-Yes; Mr. Flintrup-Yes;
Mrs. Zatz-Yes; Mrs. Weiner-No; Dr. Wozniak-Yes.
The motion was carried.
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There was a discussion as to the type of mini-computer equipment
that we should buy and it was decided to look into a number of
different pieces of equipment.
Mrs. Merritt made the following motion,
seconded by Mr. Lindberg:
MOTION:
The trustees will solic£t the advice of a
knowledgeable person in the purchase of
a piece of mini-computer equipment.
The roll was called and the motion passed
unanimously~
Mrs. Hunter appointed a commi.ttee to look into the purchase of
the mini-computer equipment.
The conunittee. cons·ists .of
Mrs~-:
.. Me·rritt/.
Mrs. Weiner and Dr .. Wozniak.
ADJOURNMENT
The 111eeting
~djourned
at 8: 45 p •.m.. at which time. the Annual
Mee.ting began.
/.·
I
Secretary
UJohn M.
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May 6, 1981
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Skokie Public Library
Board of Trustees, held Wednesday, May 6, 1981, following the regular
Board Meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Zatz, to
retain the following officers on the Skokie Public Library Board of
Trustees:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Mr. Richard
c.
Lindberg, Vice
President; and Dr. John Wozniak, Secretary.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Board determined the salary of the Chief Librarian, Miss Mary
Radmacher to be $42,500.
Mrs. Charlene Louis was appointed by the Board as a support
personnel person for special projects, at a salary of $100.00 per month.
She will work with Miss Radmacher and the Library staff and will report
to the Board of Trustees.
The meeting adjourned at 10: 30 p •. m.
Secretary
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April 8, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library held Wednesday, April 8, 1981.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mrs. Diana Hunter,
President.
Mrs. Hunter noted that a quorum was present.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Dr. John Wozniak,
Secretary; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mrs. Norma Zatz;
and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent:
Mr. Richard Lindberg, Vice President.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 11, l981.
Mr. Flintrup made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz to approve the
minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1981 as written.
The motion passed
unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Mrs. Zatz made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings, the Report on the Fine
Arts Acquisition Fund, and the Report on the
Selma Regan Petty Memorial Fund be accepted, and
that the lists of bills for the General Operati_ng
Fund in the amounts of $28,633.92 and $14,l25.79,
the list of bills for the Reserve Fund for the
Purchase of Sites and Buildings in the amount of
$l,650.00 and the list of bills for the North.
Suburban Library System Coordinated Acquisitions
Program on Literature (.CAP) in the amount of
$868.52 be approved for payment, subject to audit.
The motion passed unanimously.
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Mrs. Zatz noted that there has been an increase in the circulation
of fiction books and a decrease in non-fiction.
The Circulation Reports and
Library Use Statistics were noted and placed on file.
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CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from Yale Saffro complimenting the Library on its
good service was duly noted.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported the appointments of Cheryl Feldman
full-time and Scott Saffro part-time to the Young People and Children's
Department and the resignation of Susan Biedron from the Young
Peop~e's
and Children's Department.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Zatz commented that the response to the survey taken
regarding libraries had been very favorable to the libraries.
She also
commented that she had heard that the Morton Grove Public Library is removing
a book from their shelves that they had complaints about.
Dr. Wozniak commented that he had noted that three of the trustees
at the Oak Lawn Public Library who had voted to retain the book in question
at that library had been re-elected and that was a good sign.
Mrs, Merrit in referring to a Lincolnwood Public Library lecture
said that she was under the assumption that libraries cannot charge for their
functions.
Miss Radmacher said that it is the Skokie Public Library's policy
not to charge, but each library makes its own policy.
Mrs. Zatz commented on the beautiful layout and publicity on the
Skokie Public Library that was in the Skokie Review.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported on the three articles that ran for three
days in the Daily Herald regarding library funding.
He said the articles
were very complimentary to libraries.
Mr. Flintrup told the Board that since he has been the NSLS
representative for the past six years he cannot take the position again.
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The Board will have to appoint a new representative to the North Suburban
Library System.
The Board praised Mr. Flintrup for the fine job he has done as
our representative to the NSLS and thanked him very much.
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
The trustees looked over the Reconunended Budget Expenditure Sheet,
1982-1983, that Mrs. Radmacher had set up.
She.said that she had tried
to deal with the inflationary spiral in her figures.
Mr. Flintrup said he feels that the book and periodical budget
should be raised by more than 10%.
He made the following motion, seconded
by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the book and periodical budget for i982-1983
be increased 20%, instead of the 10% as in the
budget reconunendations.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
The trustees discussed the list of some metropolitan area salaries
for beginning professional librarians.
Miss Radmacher said that at this time
a librarian with a master's degree from an accredited library school and without
experience is being paid $10,920.00 by the Skokie Public Library.
In order
to prepare a salary scale some input is necessary regarding a starting professional
salary.
Dr. Wozniak said that he would like to know what the mean salary of
the staff is in order to work out starting salaries in relation to the
salaries of those who have been with the Library for many years.
Miss Radmacher
will make up a salary chart of the personnel for the trustees to look over
at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded by Mr. Flintrup to give
the Skokie Public Library personnel a 9% salary increase retroactive to
April 1, 1981.
The motion passed unanimously.
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REPORT ON TRUSTEE MEETING
Mrs. Hunter reported that she had met with Mrs. Gesterfield and
spoke with her regarding our concern about receiving state funds for automation if we do not use CLSI.
Mrs. Hunter was told that the NSLS makes
the decision as to who gets funds and the State of Illinois would be
satisfied if they got a statement from the System as to the fact that the
libraries are able to communicate (even if it is by telephone).
Mrs. Hunter reported on the meeting with the Deerfield and Morton
Grove Public Libraries• representatives discussing future automation plans.
Joe Matthews• proposal was accepted by this group and each representative
will recommend to his respective library
retain~ng
Mr. Matthews as the
automation consultant.
It was decided that the consultant fee of $14,200.00 should be
shared equally among the three libraries, and the following motion was
made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library will sign a
commitment for $5,000 as its share of the
consultant fee to J. Matthews & Associates,
for the services of Mr. Matthews as a consultant to the Skokie, Deerfield and Morton
Grove Public Libraries for alternative
approaches for a cost-sharing agreement and
formula to be developed as well as an
evaluation and data processing needs of each
library.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
BOOKMOBILE
The trustees read the letter from Mr. Ronald J. Lino, Automotive
Equipment Superintendent, Village of Skokie, regarding his findings when he
performed an inspection of the new bookmobile, and the Nortran report on the
oil test that was taken.
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After a discussion, the following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup,
seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That Miss Radmacher write the Gerstenslag er Company
telling them that the Skokie Public Library was
not properly dealt with by not being told in advance
of purchase that the Bookmobile would be one that they
had in storage, not a brand new one. Therefore, the
the Skokie Public Library wants the warranty on the
Bookmobile extended from 12 months to 24 months.
The motion passed unanimously .
BUILDING
Miss Radmacher reported that a test was run on the elevator to
determine what needs to be replaced.
All electrical and mechanical parts do
have to be replaced, but the car will not be replaced.
We are waiting for the specs on the
remodeling~
BOOK SALE
Miss
R~dmacher
reported that the Book Sale held March 21 and
22 was extremely successful and brought in $2,792.70.
Mrs·.• · Hunter said she would like to see this. money used for something
special that the Library would not buy out of the. general
funds~
DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGING TIME OF THE BOARD MEETING
Mrs. Hunter said that the discussion regarding the changing of the
Board meeting should be done at the Annual Meeting which will be the May
meeting, and the discussion was put off until the next meeting.
CHANGE OF MAY .MEETING
Mrs. Hunter asked the trustees how many of them planned to attend
Legislative Day on May 6th.
Since no one planned to go, the May Board meeting
was changed to Wednesday, May 6th, and it will be a dinner meeting in honor
of Mrs. Weiner's election as a trustee.
SENATE BILL 0164 & HOUSE BILL 0462
The synopses of Senate Bill Ol64 & House Bill 0462, and Mr.
McClarren's memo regarding these bills were duly noted.
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RECOMMENDED INCREASED CHARGE ON RESERVE POSTAL CARDS
Miss Radmacher recommended an increase in the charge made for postal
reserves from 10¢ to 15¢.
A list of area libraries 1 charges was distributed.
Mrs. Zatz made the following motion, seconded by Dr.. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The trustees approve the raise of the
charge of the Reserve Postal Cards to 15¢
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF POLICY
RE·
LIBRARY OWNED VIDEO CASSETTES
Miss· Radmacher presented policy reconunendations for the Skokie
Public Library owned video cassettes as developed by the Library staff.
Mr. Flintrup made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak to accept this policy •.
(copy attached). . The motion passed.
ADOPTION OF POLICY
RE USE.
OF MEETING . ROOMS
The Board approved the adoption of the f ollow~ng additions to
the Policy Statement re use of meeting rooms;
"Solicitation .of funds, whether implied or through.
direct appeal , is prohibited. "'
AND
"Announcements of meetings may be posted ONLY on the
Library Announcement Board by and with the approval
of the Library."
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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�SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRAR Y
'21' Oaklo• Street
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Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Telephon' (312) 673-7774
Mary Radmacher. Libl'arian
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR LENDING
SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY OWNED VIDEOCASSETTES
Registration for such material will be taken at the Readers'
Advisory Desk, with the patron indicating the format of his
equipment, BETA or VHS.
Selection, acquisition, processing and housing conform to established
policy. Circulation policies are in line with policies for comparable
materials, and are as follow:
1.
Circulate to holders of valid Skokie Public Library
Adult borrowers' cards
2.
Loan period three (3) days
3.
Limit of one (1) videocassette title to a family
4.
No reserves
5.
No holds
6.
Non-refundable insurance fee of $1.00 per title
(SAVS charge 50¢)
7.
Overdue fine $2.00 per day (no limit)
(Same as SAVS)
8.
Videocassettes to circulate from the Adult Services
Department Readers' Advisory Desk
Adopted April 8, .1981
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March 11, 1981
Minutes of th
regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library
eld Wednesday, March 11, 1981.
Dinner was served
at 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mrs. Diana Hunter,
President.
Mrs. Hunte
noted that a quorum was present.
Members prese t:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, President; Mr. Richard Lindberg,
Vice President; Mr. Wa ter Flintrup; Mrs. Shirley Merritt;
Mrs~
Norma Zatz;
and Miss Mary Radmache , Chief Librarian.
Member absentr
or. John Wozniak, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTE
OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 1981.
The minutes w re amended on page #3 in the motion that was passed,
to read as follows ••• " hat the Board accept Carpet Option #3 using new
carpeting, except for
he 380 sq. yds. of old carpeting ••• "
A motion was ,ade by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Zatz, to approve
the minutes as amended .
The motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Mrs. Zatz mad
MOTION:
the following motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup:
T at the financial statements for the General
O erating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the
Purchase of Sites and Buildings, the Report on
t~e Fine Arts Acquisition Fund, and the Report on
t e Selma Regan Petty Memorial Fund be accepted,
d that the lists of bills for the General
erating Fund in the amounts of $29,345.47 and
6,314.71, and the bill for the Reserve Fund
r the Purchase of Sites and Buildings in the
cunt of $11,325.00, and the list of bills for the
rth Suburban Library System Coordinated Acquisitions
ogram on Literature (CAP) in the amount of $1,331.58
b approved for payment, subject to audit.
l
The motion passed unan mously.
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CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
The Circulation Reports and Library Use Statistics were noted
and placed on file.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from the Skokie Human Relations Commission and the
letter from the Maine High School Librarians were duly noted.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported on the resignations of personnel during
the month of February, and the appointments of Kum Sun Kim to the Technical
Services Department and Jack Mandik to the Circulation Department were
duly noted.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Zatz informed the trustees of a data processing seminar
sponsored by Information Seminars of America for trustees and library
administrators to be held in the Chicago area April 2 and 3, which she
thought the trustees might be interested in attending.
Mrs. Hunter commented that she had attended the Lincolnwood Library
open house and thought it was a very nice library.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that he had brought up the subject of reciprocal
borrowing with regard to the motion the System Board passed asking that the
State law be changed "because reciprocal borrowing is detrimental to the
The System will ask Arlington Heights Memorial Library to reply in
system."
writing to the System as to whether they will be a part of reciprocal
borrowing.
Mr. Flintrup expressed concern about the report on the Illinois
Intersystem Reciprocal Borrowing Covenant.
After a discussion, the trustees
decided not to sign this covenant at this time.
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AUTOMATED CIRCULATION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mrs. Hunter reported on the March 4th meeting with the Deerfield,
Morton Grove, and Niles representatives regarding automated circulation
control systems.
She said there was a general discussion about DataPhase,
but the main thrust of the meeting was to explore the hiring of a consultant
to
advise each library its best course of action.
be hired mutually and the expenses would be shared.
The consultant would
Joe Matthews, the
consultant who reported for NSLS on CLSI, will be invited to attend the
next meeting.
Mrs. Hunter said that when she attends the ILA meeting in Springfield
she wil.l talk to Mrs. Gesterfield regarding the mutual concern of these
libraries as to usi_ng other than CLS.I and how it would effect the libraries
receiving state funds allocated to automated circulation control systems.
She will report back to the Board •.
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
It was decided to table the budget recommendations until the next
meeti_ng.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
The revenue sharing funds in the amounts of $22,lS0.50 from Niles
Township Administration, and $53,000,00. from the.Village of Skokie, for
payment of the Bookmobile have been received •.
BOOKMOBILE
Miss Radmacher reported that the bookmobile arrived Friday,
February 27, i981.
When she noticed that the warranty said that the chassis
and the e.ngine. were delivered to Gers.tensl.ager in December, .1977, she would
not sign the delivery man '-s form accepti.ng the bookmobile..
A note stating
a vehicle had been delivered but could not be accepted because of the age
of the chassi.s and the engine was given to the delivery man.
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Donald Lyon, the Library's attorney, was contacted and his letter
to Miss Radmacher regarding the action that he advises the Library to take
on this was noted.
Mr. Flintrup reported that he contacted Mr. Adcock from Nortran,
who came over to look at the engine.
He is having a laboratory oil test made.
The test will show whether or not the motor has been used.
Mrs. Hunter emphasized the fact that we must do something quickly
as we have a commitment to get the bookmobile on the streets very soon.
It was decided that a special board meeting will be arranged as
soon as we receive the results of the oil analysis.
Mrs.. Zatz suggested
that Mr.. Lyon be. present at the special meeting.
PER CAPITA GRANT
Miss Radmacher reported that the per capita grant of $14,485.83,
for the fiscal year 1981, was received February 27, 1981.
Mrs. Hunter asked
if the money can be used any way we see fit and Miss Radmacher said it can
be used for anythi:ng to do with services in the Library.
Mrs. Hunter said
she would like to see the Library start to build up a video tape collection
to accentuate that department, since it has become so popular._
BUILDING
Miss. Radmacher reported that there has been trouble with. the
elevator in the original
build~g..
More. than $2,500.00 has been spent in
the las.t two years on repairs, and Mr. Schiewe feels that we are wasting
money and that it is time to
investigat~
getting a new elevator.
Mrs. Merritt
said she would like to see an "elevator specialist" look at it and give us his
s~ggestions
as to whether it can, or should be repaired, before we. go to the
expen$e of a new elevator.
Miss Radmacher will get someone to look at it
and Mr. Lindberg will talk to Mr. Schiewe, and a report will be. given at the
next mee.ting ..
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Miss Radmacher reported that the specs for the remodeli.ng are
being drawn up.
Miss Radmacher asked the Board how they want to proceed with. regard
to the sidewalk.
them out for bid.
Mr. Flintrup suggested that we use the old specs and put
He made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The roll was called:
Mr~
That we use the old specs to put out for
bid to replace all of the sidewalk in the area of
the Skokie Public Library.
Mrs. Zatz-·Yes; Mr •. Lindberg-No; Mrs. Merritt-No;
Flintrup-Yes; Mrs. Hunter-Yes.
The motion passed.
Miss Radmacher said that if anything is goi.ng to be done with. the
roof, either replaced or repaired, this summer, we have to get started now.
She said that major repair work was done 2 years ago.
It was decided that a
few roafi.ng companies should be called in to look at the roof and give their
recommendations· as to whether it can be patched and how much. it would cost,
and to also give us estimates on doing the total roof,
DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGING TIME OF BOARD MEETING
The Trustees looked over the. list of scheduled meeti_ngs of local
groups and discussed the possibility. of
Library Board meetings.
ch~ngi.ng
the meeti.ng I'l:igh.t of the
The· Board decided to think over the possibilities
and the subject will be brought up again at a later date ..
Mrs. Hunter asked the Board to think. about changi.ng the May
meeting to the first Wednesday, May 6th, because she cannot attend on
the· regular date •.
FEL-PRO EXHIBIT AND PROGRAMS
Miss: Radmacher announced that the. Fel-Pro exhibits; and pr.ograms have
been scheduled for October 19 to November 27, l981, with. a reception on
October 25th....
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BOOK SALE
The Library Book Sale will be held Saturday, March 21 and
Sunday, March 22.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeti.ng adjourned at 9:25 p ..m.
Secre.tary
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February 11, 1981
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library held Wednesday , February 11 , 1981 .
Dinner was served
at 5 : 30 p . m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6 : 40 p . m. by Mrs . Diana Hunter ,
Pres i dent .
Mrs . Hunter noted that a quorum was present .
Members present :
Mrs . Diana Hunter , President ; Mr . Richard Lindberg ,
Vice President ; Dr . John Wozniak, Secretary ; Mr . Walter Flintrup ; Mrs . Shirley
Merritt ; Mrs. Norma Zatz ; and Miss Mary Radmacher , Chief Librarian .
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 14 , 1981
The wording on page 6 under "Policy f or Adult Feature Film Series ,"
second line is changed to read " ... is concerned about safety procedure . "
A motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mr . Lindberg to
approve the minutes of the January 14th meeting as a mended .
The motion
passed unanimous ly .
BUDGET
In accordanc e with Miss Radmacher ' s recommen dations , the following
motions were made:
Mr. Flintrup moved , seconded by Mrs . Zatz, to allocate NSLS Reciproca l
Borrowing payments to the Book Budget rather than crediting such payments to
the General Account .
The motion pa ssed unanimous ly ;
Mr. Flintrup moved , seconded by Mrs. Merritt to transfer $20 , 000
fro m unexpende d lines of the Budget in the Book Fund to buy books for the
Bookmobil e .
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimou sly;
Mrs . Merritt moved, seconded by Mr . Flintrup to transfer $5 , 000
from unexpende d lines of the Budget to Conferenc e Expense and Membershi p Fees .
The roll was ca lled and the motion passed unanimous ly .
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Miss Radmacher said that no transfers have been made to date to the
Illinois State Fund.
Mrs. Hunter suggested that the Board think about hiring
a financial consultant on a retainer basis.
Mr. Lindberg remarked that he
doesn't feel we should hire anybody to do that sort of thing.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings, the Report on the Fine
Arts Acquisition Fund, the Report on the Selma
Regan Petty Memorial Fund, and the Interest
Statement from FNBOS be accepted, and that the
lists of bills for the General Operating Fund
in the amounts of $30,056.41 and $14,083.70, and
the list of bills for the North Suburban Library
System (NSLS) Coordinated Acquisitions Program
on Literature (CAP) in the amount of $254.45, be
approved for payment, subject to audit.
The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION BY BUSINESS INTERIORS
Mr. Watson reported that he has looked at the carpeting in
storage and that it had been tested at a laboratory.
He reported that
there are 539 sq. yards of usable carpeting, about six inches on all four
sides is not usable and would have to be cut off.
A carpeting presentation was distributed to the Board and Mr. Koide
explained Business Interior's suggestions of the usage of the old carpeting
and new carpeting, as well as alternate usage of the old carpeting, as laid
out in the presentation.
Mr. Watson explained that the new carpeting would be carpeting tiles
which he suggests because of the flexibility of taking them up.
peting is very costly to take up.
made of nylon.
Regular car-
He displayed a sample of the carpet tile
There are two weights - a 26 oz. carpet tile and a 40 oz.
carpet tile, but he feels the 26 oz. carpet tile is more than adequate.
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Mr . Watson said that in view of t h e wear and tear on carpeting in the
Library , he felt the life of the carpet would be about ten years , particularly
since worn tiles can be taken up and new ones put in.
A discussion followed as to the best usage of the o ld carpeting.
Miss Radmacher said the staff lounge will need recarpeting within the next
coupl e of years , and perhaps we shoul d hold some of th e o l d carpeting for
that area instead of using it in the West Wing (remodel ed a rea).
Mr . F lintrup made the fo llowing motion, seconded by Dr . W
ozniak :
MOTION :
Th at the Board accept Carpe_ Option #3 which
t
cal l s for all new carpeting, at a cost of
$104 ,1 02 . 40, for the 26 oz . carpet ti l es .
The roll was called :
Mrs . Zatz, No; Mrs . Merritt , No; Mr. Flintrup ,
yes ; Dr. Wozniak, Yes ; Mr. Lindberg , No.
The motion was defeated.
Mr. Flintrup t he n made the fo llowing motion , seconded by Dr. Wozniak :
~~
MOTION :
That the Board accept Carpet Option ~ us ing
new carpeti ng, except for the 380 sq . yards
of o l d carpeting which will b e u sed for the
West Wing former Techn ical Services area that
is being remodeled .
The rol l was cal l ed :
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'3f 1r/it ~ .
Mr . Lindberg , Yes ; Mr. Flintrup , Yes;
Dr . Wozniak, yes ; M s . Zatz , No ; Mrs. Merritt , No .
r
The motion passed.
Business Interiors will check the height of the carpeting tile
against th e o l d carpeting, but thinks i t wi ll be necessary to p u t binder bars
around the carpeting used in the renovated area .
Business Interiors wil l draw up specs for us to go o ut for bid on
the carpeting , and they will also b id on it .
Miss Radmacher said that t h e staff would l ike some area for audiov i sual work space and equipment s torage and would like to see the area which
is the closed men's and women ' s washrooms and the janitor ' s c l oset used for
this .
Mr. Koide showed the Board the p l ans Busin ess Interiors made as their
r ecomme ndati on for t h e remodeli ng of that area.
He said t h e basic plumbi ng
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lines would not be removed.
Mr. Flintrup then made the following motion, seconded by
Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
The roll was called:
That the men's and women's washrooms and the
janitor's closet be broken down to utilize
the space for an audio-visual work area.
Mr. Flintrup, Yes; Mrs. Zatz, No; Dr. Wozniak, Yes;
\
Mrs. Merritt, No; Mr. Lindberg, Yes.
The motion passed.
Business Interiors will prepare specs for this remodeling project.
Miss Radmacher said that some furnishings to be included in the
remodeling package will be needed for that area, but a separate bid will
be made up at a later date for that.
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Mrs. Zatz commented that she noticed an increase in the circulation
of the framed prints and Miss Radmacher said it was due to their being on
Mr •. Lindberg made a motion, seconded by Mr .. Flintrup to put the
display..
Circulation Reports and the Library Use Statistcis on record.
The motion
passed unanimously ..
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter in the Lerner Life from James K•. Genden was. duly noted.
PERSONNEL
The appointments of Lucy Drews, Young People & Children's Department,
and Judy Peterson, Circulation Department were duly noted.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mrs. Merritt asked that the subject of changing the meeting night
of the Board meetings to other than the second Wednesday of the month be put
on next month'·s Agenda.
Mrs. Zatz commented on the resignation of
Judith Czyzewicz, from the
Niles Public Library District Board and said that the library community is going
to miss her contribution to it.
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Dr. Wozniak commented that the location of the book drops is very
good and wants to commend whoever decided on the location.
He also said he
thinks the trustees should have a list of the names of the staff and Miss
Radmacher said she will see that the Board gets a list.
Mrs. Hunter reported on the luncheon meeting she and Miss Radmacher
had with Lewis Weinberg of Fel-Pro Manufacturing Company.
She said they went
through the Fel-Pro plant and saw the sculpture done by their resident
sculptor, Ted Gall.
Mr. Weinberg discussed doing a one-man show in the Library
of Mr. Gall's work and include lectures and a slide presentation, and he would
like to plan it for September or October.
Mrs. Hunter said she is very
excited about the plans and that the Skokie Public Library could get some very
positive publicity from this show.
She also suggested that the show could be
coordinated with the opening of our remodeled area.
REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that he discussed the subject of reciprocal
borrowing at the NSLS meeting and told them that reciprocal borrowing should
be the same for everyone, including Arlington Heights.
Mr. Flintrup also said that Mr. Frisbee had passed a motion that
asked that the state law be changed "because reciprocal borrowing is detrimental
to the system."
Mr. Flintrup said he is going to work towards having that
motion reconsidered.
RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SITES & BUILDINGS
Mrs. Hunter said she would like to see a 5-year capital improvement
program set
up~
The following expenditures and their priority were discussed:
The first priority is for an expenditure of approximately $100,000
for the carpeting (which is now in the works) and approximately $100,000 for
the remodeling and furnishing of the expanded area.
The second priority is· for an expenditure of approximately $200,000
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for a circulation control system.
The third priority is for the expenditure of approximately $200,000
for a complete roofing job.
Mrs. Hunter said that she will ask the Village for revenue sharing
funds to cover the cost of the new sidewalk needed in the Library area.
The painting of the Library is part of maintenance and will not be
included in the improvement program budget.
REPORT ON PHOTOCOPIERS
I
Mr. Flintrup reported that a commitment has been made to Cook
County Photocopy Company for five (5) photocopiers at a cost of $4,600
each.
He is going to the First National Bank of Skokie for a loan of $24,000
which will be paid over a two-year period for the purchase of the copiers.
He said he is sure the Cook County Photocopy Company will buy the
paper now on hand for the old copiers.
He said the machines will be in the
Library by the end of the month.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Miss Radmacher reported that due to the Village receiving a very
large increase in life insurance rates from the Fort Dearborn Insurance
Company, Mr. Ryan reports the Village has changed to The Standard of America
Life Insurance Company.
REPORT ON MEETING RE JOE MATTHEWS SURVEY FOR NSLS
Miss Radmacher reported that Joe Matthews' survey draft is unfavorable to CLSI and she read parts of the preliminary report to the trustees.
When the final report is sent, she will give a copy to each of the trustees.
Miss Radmacher suggested Joe Matthews be used as a consultant by the
libraries we are working with on automated circulation control.
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AUTOMATED CIRCULATION CONTROL
Miss Radmacher reported that she has been in contact with the
Deerfield and Morton Grove libraries regarding an automated circulation
control system.
A meeting has been set up for March 4, 1981.
BOOK SALE
Miss Radmacher said the Book Sale is scheduled for March 21st
and March 22nd.
BOOKMOBILE
The new Bookmobile is scheduled to arrive the week of February 16th
and it should be out on the street by the second week in March.
LACONI ANNUAL LIBRARIAN/TRUSTEE DINNER
Miss. Radmacher distributed reservation forms for the LACON! Annual
Librarian/Trustee dinner being held at the Arlington Park Hilton on
Friday, April 3, 1981 ..
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Secretary
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January 14 , 1 98 1
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Skokie Public Library held Wednesday , January 14, 1981.
Mrs . Diana
Hunter , President noted that a quorum was present.
CALL TO ORDER
Th e mee ting was cal led to order at 8 : 00 p. m. by Mr s . Diana
Hunter, President.
Mrs. Hunter remarked that she objected to the meeting
starting so late.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter , President; Mr. Richard Lindberg,
Vice President; Dr . John Wo zniak , Secretary ; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mrs. Shirley
Merritt ; Mrs . Norma Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian .
EETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1980
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE M
The typographical error of "Mrs .. Lindberg " which should read
"Mr . Lindberg " was noted .
Mr . F l intrup made a motion , seconded by Mrs. Zatz ,
to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1980 meeting as corrected .
roll was call ed and the motion passed
The
unanimously~
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Mr. Flintrup remarked that he is surprised at the amount of money
that is in the Reserve Fund .
He would like to see this money disbursed for
the projects for which it is intended .
Mrs. Hunter said that these projects ,
such as carpet i n g , roofing , etc. , will be discussed at t h e next meeting.
Mrs . Zatz made the fo llowing motion , seconded by Mr . Flintrup:
MOTION :
That the financial statements for the
General Operating Fund , the Reserve Fund
for the Purchase of Sites and Buildings ,
the Report on the Fine Arts Acquisition
Fund and the Repor t on the Se l ma Regan Petty
Memorial Fund be accepted , and that the lists
of bills for the General Operating Fund in the
amounts of $26 ,74 9.93 and $22 ,408 . 26 , and the
list of bill s for the North Suburban Library
System(NSLS) Coordinated Acquisitions Program(CAP)
in the amount of $117 . 36 be approved for paymentr
subject to audit.
The motion passed unanimou s l y.
�-2DISCUSSION OF STATE TREASURER'S FINANCIAL POOL
Mr. Flintrup explained that the State Treasure r's Financial Pool's
interest rates are like the money market and fluctuate .
After a long dis-
cussion it was decided that the Library will deposit its saving account
money and a CD that expires into the State Treasure r's Financial Pool,
drawing this money into the Library's checking account as it is needed,
but leaving it in the Pool to collect interest up to the last minute.
CIRCULATION REPORTS AND LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Dr. Wozniak commented that he is encourage d by the increase in
attendanc e and he moved that the Circulati on Reports and Library Use
Statistic s be placed on file.
RECEIPT OF A GIFT FROM MR. WARREN SPITZ
Mr. Warren Spitz has presented the lithograp h TROUBADOURS
by Irving Amen to the Library.
A letter of appreciat ion has been sent to
him.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from Susan Anderson regarding her appreciat ion of the
Young People & Children 's Departmen t program was duly noted, as well as the
letter from the Onarga Public Library regarding the COMLOS hearing.
The letter to Mr. Flintrup from Seymour Nordenber g as to his
feelings about Rabbi Weiner was noted, and the article written by Eva Weiner
in THE LAMP, January, 1981 •
.Mi.s.s. Radmacher reported that the Library staff had accumulat ed
contribut ions in Rabbi Weiner's memory which amounted to $242.00 and was·
sent to the Intellect ual Freedom Committee of the American Library Associati on
(ALAl in his memory..
The thank you letters from Judith. Krug and from
Robert Wedgewor th were. then noted,
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The following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup and seconded by
Dr. Wozniak:
MOITON:
That a $500.00 contribution be sent to the
Intellectual Freedom Conunittee of the. American
Library Association in memory of Rabbi Karl
Weiner from the. Skokie Public Library and the
Board of Trustees.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported the resignations of Marcella
Crown~
Dan Gol and James Matsumoto, and announced the. promotion of Hal Dickens
to Page Supervisor.
COMMENTS
Mrs. Merritt wanted the trustees to see the Sun-Times feature
on Family Story Time which. she pas.sed around as well as the articles in
the ALA brochure regarding the Evanston Public Library.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Miss Radmacher commented on the System-wide meeting held on
December 18th regarding computerized circulation control.
The session
concentrated on CLSI rather than a discussion of the computer grant application to the Illinois State Library as anticipated.
Mr. Flintrup said that the System should be chastized for being
so lax and not making application for the grants to get more of the
libraries in the system into automation in the last two years.
Mr. Flintrup thinks it is illegal for the· State of Illinois· to
be pushi_ng CLSI on to all the libraries and he would like to see a class
action suit filed _against the State of Illinois.
Following a long discussion, Dr •. Wozniak made the following motion,
seconded by Mr.. Lindberg :
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MOTION:
That the Board of Trustees of the Skokie
Public Library supports Mr. Flintrup with regard
to his feelings that the State of Illinois is
acting illegally by insisting that the Illinois.
libraries use CLSI in order to receive grant
money for computerization, and the Board supports
his bringing this to NSLS ''s attention at the next
NSLS meeting.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
Mr •.
Flintrup said that he wanted to make the Board aware of the
fact that he intends to bring up the question of reciprocal borrowing
at the next meeting because NSLS is being asked to vote on statewide reciprocal
borrowing and he feels this is the time the Arlington Heights issue should be
aired.
BUILDING - EXPANSiON INTO FORMER TECHNICAL SERVICES AREA
Mis:s Radmacher reported that she. was informed by Bus.iness Interiors
that they wi.11 have the specs ready by the. beginning of February.
She was. also informed by Business Interiors that the testing company
reported that there is 20% loss on the carpeting, but 80.% of it is us.eable •.
The carpeting could be used for patching in a number of different areas and
in the former Technical Services· Department area..
would be for labor only
The cost, using our carpe.ting,
and would run approximately $3, 000 •.
She was also told
that for new carpe.ting to cover the entire first floor of the Library .... the cost
could be approximately $90,000.
Business Interiors said that another entrance would have to be made
available when the. vestibule carpeting is. replaced.
The Boc?,rd decided that the.
Library will close for a day when that is done.·
The Board wants Business Interiors to present information on all the
options for carpeting available to us.•
Business
Interiors~
suggests that since the lighting in. the old lecture
room needs· to be changed they would like to lower the ceiling and put in recessed
lighting.
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BUILDING - SECURITY SYSTEM
Miss Radmacher reported that Frank Stowell told her the hinges
were on their way from the fabricator and installation of the Security
System should be started next week.
Mrs. Hunter suggested that we hold off putting in the Security
System until the old carpeting has been picked up and the new carpeting has.
been laid.
BUILDING - HANDRAILS FOR AUDITORIUM
The Board noted Frank Stowell"s proposals for auditorium handrails,
and Mr •. Flintrup said that he would like to have another estimate submitted
by another company •.
JOHNSON CONTROLS PROPOSAL
Mi.ss Radmacher explained that the problem with. the fan drive in
the air handling units was caused by the. energy saving equipment.
Mr. Flintrup
made the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the Board of Trustees accepts the Johnson
Controls proposal for replacement of existing
drive system with a centrifugal clutch. drive
arrangement at a cost of $1,464.00 per unit
to furnish and install.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
PER CAPITA GRANT
A letter announcing the approval of the per capita grant in the
amount of $14,485.83 has been received.
The money should be forthcoming in
six weeks or so.
REQUEST FOR REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
The. discussion regardi.ng revenue sharing funds was tabled until the
next meeting.
However, in the event the. Village and the Niles Township Admin-·
istration have a meeting regarding the revenue sharing funds before the next
meeting, the Board of Trustees authorize.s Mrs. Hunter, President of the Skokie
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Public Library Board of Trustees, to attend the meeting and make
recommendations for the Skokie Public Library.
INSURANCE
Miss Radmacher said that Boyle, Flagg & Seaman , Inc. has suggested
that a new appraisal be made in order to update the 1964 apprai sal.
Mr .
Flintrup made the fo llowing motion , seconded by Dr . Wozniak:
MOTION :
The Board of Trustees authorizes the
recommendation of Boyle , Flagg & Seaman ,
Inc . for an appraisal to update the i964
appraisal.
The motion passed unanimously.
DAN RYAN - CHECK SIGNING
Miss Radmacher said that Dan Ryan woul d like to have the Skokie
Public Library handle i ts own check signing .
The Board looked over t h e
proposal submitted by Ned V. Zizzo Inc . , and Mr .. Flintrup made the following
motion , seconded by Mrs . Zatz:
MOTION :
The Board of Trustees accepts the
proposal by Ned V. Zizzo Inc ., for
one (1) Factory Rebuilt F&E Royal
Companion Combination unit at a total
cost of $805 . 00
The motion passed unanimously.
PHOTOCOPIERS
Miss Radmacher is wai ting for proposal s on new photocopy machines
and Mr . Flintrup said he wil l send someone in who will tell the Library the
costs- of different brands of copiers .
POLICY FOR ADULT FEATURE FILM SERIES
Mrs . Zatz said that she attended the January 8th film in the audi ~f}F£TY P~M£()c},f~.::-
torium , and is concerned about the fire
lew~
that ere beiu9 b:roken.
The
tJ'/n~
auditorium was overcrowded; the lights were turned off at exactl y 8:00 p .m .
even though people were still coming in , so they coul dn '·t see where to go.
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She said the Library has to have a policy to follow the fire laws and not
allow more people in the auditorium than there are seats.
Also, either the
lights should stay on until everyone is seated or people should not be
allowed to enter the auditorium once it has been darkened.
Miss Radmacher
said that she will see to it that this policy is followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs .. Hunter said that she would like the. next board meeting to
be a 5:30 p.m. dinner meeting at which the. Board will consider the spending of
the money for the projects that are now pending for rehabilitation, etc •. in
the Library.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p .. m.
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December 10, 1980
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Skokie Public
Libr~ry
held Wednesday, December 10, 1980.
Mrs. Hunter chaired the meeting and noted that a quorum was
present.
Mrs. Hunter commented that the death of Rabbi Weiner was the losing
of a good friend to all the trustees.
She read a letter she found in her
files which was written by Rabbi Weiner at the time he was in the hospital
December 21, 1979, thanking the trustees for their good wishes.
She wanted
to share this letter with the members of the Board.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m., by Mrs. Diana
Hunter, Vice President.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President; Mr. Walter
Flintrup; Mr. Richard Lindberg; Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mrs. Norma Zatz;
and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent:
Dr. John Wozniak, Secretary.
Mrs. Zatz made the announcement that the Board was being treated
to French Cheesecakes which Chuck and Lorraine Berman of Lincolnwood wanted
the Board to have in appreciation to Mr. Flintrup.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Flintrup made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz, to approve
the minutes of the November 12, 1980 meeting as written.
The motion passed.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
Mrs. Hunter commented that she has heard comments from students in
particular that the Library copy machines are terrible, and we should give
consideration to providing better service with copying machines.
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Miss Radmacher said that the Library owns all five of the copy
machines and has approximately six months worth of copy paper on hand at
this time.
A discussion followed as to the advisability of getting new
copy machines, and the following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded
by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
That the Skokie Public Library look into the
lease/purchase of new copy machines, and no
additional materials will be bought for the
old machines.
The roll was called and the motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Flintrup
offered to help the staff look into this.
After looking over the financial statements, Mrs. Zatz made the
following motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the
Purchase of Sites and Buildings, the Report
on the Fine Arts Acquisition Fund and the
Report on the Selma Regan Petty Memorial Fund
be accepted, and that the lists of bills for
the General Operating Fund in the amounts· of
$55,643.11 and $4,347.18, be approved for payment,
subject to audit.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF STATE TREASURER'S FINANCIAL POOL
Mrs. Hunter read to the trustees all the information in the
brochure regarding the State Treasurer's Financial Pool, and the trustees
discussed the advantages of the Library taking advantage of the Financial
Pool.
There is daily availability to the funds and the funds accununulate
interest even over weekends.
The Library will be able to collect maximum
amounts of money in limited amounts of time.
Mr,
Lindb~g
commented that he is disturbed that we had not been
informed about this through NSLS or the Village.
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The trustees then directed Miss Radmacher to look into working
with the State Treasurer's Pool and Mr. Flintrup said he will work with
Miss Radmacher on this.
The trustees would like to start this after
January 1, 1981.
Miss Radmacher will try to get copies of the brochure regarding
the Financial Pool for the trustees.
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Mr. Flintrup asked Miss Radmacher to explain why the Arlington
Heights Memorial Library does so much less reciprocal borrowing than the
Skokie Public Library, and Miss Radmacher siad that our patrons seem to have
a broader base of use of a library, and more importantly, the Skokie Public
Library staff members will really go to great lengths for patrons to find
out where the books are available when we
don~t
have them.
The Circulation Reports and Library Use Statistics were placed
on file.
GIFT OF CHECK FROM THE SKOKIE VALLEY CHAPTER OF LYRIC OPERA & GIFT OF
PRINTS FROM MR. JOSEPH P. ANTONOW
Miss Radmacher reported that the check for "Cosima Wagner's
Diaries, Volume II" was the second gift from the Skokie Valley Chapter of
Lyric Opera.
Last year the Library received "Volume I."
Miss Radmacher showed the trustees the prints that Mr. Nick Poolos
had brought to the Library as a gift from Mr .. Joseph P. Antonow..
The following
motion was made by Mrs .. Merritt, seconded by Mr. Flintrup:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees accepts the gift of is
prints donated to the Library by Mr. Joseph P.
Antonow ..
The motion was approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from the Seneca Public Library regarding its position
on a Multitype Library System, and Mrs·. Rhoda Esserman •·s note of condolence
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on the death of Rabbi Weiner, were duly noted.
The letter was noted regarding the incident that took place
when a young man was thwarted from stealing a cassette player.,
commented that in any such cases the police should be called in.
The trustees
The Board
recommended that Miss Radmacher should have the police talk to the staff as
to the procedures the staff should follow in handling this type of thing.
Mrs. Merritt commented that she took out a cassette for the first
time recently, and she was amazed that a staff member had to walk with the
cassette for her to the front desk.
Miss Radmacher explained that this is
the only way they can control the taking out of the cassettes, but the
staff is looking into trying to find other ways to handle it.
Mr. Flintrup conunented on the letter he received from Mr. Seymour
Nordenberg about Rabbi Weiner's death, and said he will get it to Miss
Radmacher to be shown to the Board.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported the appointment of Ralph Casey as a full-time
day page.
Earleen Myers has been appointed as a Cataloger in the Technical
Services Department.
She has a library degree and has worked in the Chicago
Public Library for nine years.
asset.
She was recommended highly and is. a great
Donna Lane is the fourth CETA appointment through the Village and is
attaching the strips for Book Security ..
COMMENTS
Mrs. Zatz commented that it was a pleasure for her to call the
Library and be answered with "Good afternoon •.•• ".
was Tony.
Miss Radmacher said that
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Mr. Lindberg commented that the trustees have not been informed
properly of program s that can be benefic ial to the Skokie Public Library
(such as the State Treasur er's Pool), and he suggests that we recommend to
the NSLS that they have a respons ibility to apprise us of what benefits
we can derive from differen t program s that come up.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that the consulta nt for CLSI will probably
be reportin g to us around the first of the year.
He said the recommended
CAP allocati ons have been approved , and at the Management Affairs meeting
a decision was made whereby each library can approach the System on an
individu al basis allowing more latitude to the individu al library in the
expendi ture of money for non-cir culation referenc e materia l.
EXPANSION INTO FORMER TECHNICAL SERVICES AREA
After reading Mr. Donald Lyon ts letter regardi_n g his comments
on the proposa l of Busines s Interior s for the expansio n into the former
Technic al Services area, the trustees expresse d their concerns as follows:
Mr. Lindberg said that if the whole job is given to the low
bidder, who is going to watch out for the best interes ts of the Library .
He sliggest s that we have Mr. Lyon draw up two contrac ts which. are. more
busines slike and with more guidelin es - one for a general contrac tor/arch itect
and one for a constru ction company .
Miss Radmach er sci.id it is her understa nding that Busines s Interior s
is interest ed only in doing the interior s work and not in the cons·truc ti.on
or remodel ing.
Mr. Flintrup said we should authoriz e Busines s Interior s to make
up specs and go out for bid.
seconded by Mr. Flintrup :
Mrs.. Zatz then made the followin g motion,
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MOTION:
The Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees
authorizes Business Interiors to set up the
specs for the expansion of the former Technical
Services area at a cost of $25.00 per hour.
Mr. Lindberg said that he questions the competency of Business
Interiors, and he would like to have an independent architect set up the
specs.
Mr. Flintrup said that Business Interiors is a well known :comp.az:iy
with a good reputation and has the ability to do the work.
In the absence of Dr. Wozniak, Mrs. Zatz called the roll.
The
vote was as follows:
Mrs. Merritt
Mr. Lindberg
Mr. Flintrup
Mrs. Zatz
Mrs. Hunter
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No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
The motion passed.
BUILDING
BOOK SECURITY SYSTEM
Miss Radmacher reported that there has been a problem with the
hinges for the doors in the revised railing plan for the Security System and
that is the reason for the delay in installation.
RAILING - AUDITORIUM
Miss Radmacher said that she has been informed that the railing for
the Auditorium should be made with the returning ends at the wall as a safety
measure.
INFORMATION FROM AL BERNSTEIN
Miss Radmacher reported that Mr. Bernstein has asked that some
publicity be put out when the last payment is made on the bond retirement
which- is in January .1981.
The Board agreed.
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LIBRARY DIRECTORS ELECTION INFORMATION
Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Lindberg and Mr. Flintrup are slated for the
election, April 7, 1981.
Petition forms are available.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Miss Radmacher said that according to the Skokie Public Library
Bylaws in the case of a vacancy in one of the off ices the Board shall elect
an officer to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Mrs. Zatz nominated Mrs. Diana Hunter for President and the
nomination was seconded by Mr. Lindberg.
The Board then asked Mrs. Zatz in
her capacity as acting Secretary to cast a unanimous vote for Mrs. Hunter,
and Mrs. Hunter was elected President.
Mr. Flintrup nominated Mr. Richard Lindberg for vice president,
and the nomination was seconded by Mrs. Merritt.
The Board then asked
Mrs. Zatz in her capacity as acting Secretary to cast a unanimous vote for
Mr. Lindberg and Mr.
Lindberg was elected vice president.
Mrs. Hunter thanked the Board for their vote of confidence
and Mr. Lindberg thanked the Board.
RABBI KARL WEINER
Letters, eulogies and condolence notes regarding Rabbi Weiner's
death were duly noted.
Mrs. Hunter suggested that the renovated former Technical
Services area be dedicated to Rabbi Weiner and that a memorial service for
him be held at that time.
Mrs. Merritt felt that the memorial should be
held before the new area is ready which eould be as much as a year away.
Mr. Lindberg suggested we have a picture of the Rabbi framed
and put up in the Library.
�-aMiss Radmacher recommended that something be done within the
Cultural Heritage program series because of Karl Weiner's strong interest in
that area.
She said that the Canadian Consulate's program and exhibits are
planned for the month of February and perhaps at that time recognition of
Rabbi Weiner's interest could be made and a memorial statement read at an
opening program.
It was decided that the Board will come up with concrete ideas
at the next Board meeting.
CARPETING
Miss Radmacher reported that she has not heard anything regarding
the testing of the carpeting, and she will call Business Interiors.
BOOK SALE
Be~ause
it is too cold to hold the book sale out-of-doors and
plans for remodeling the vacant area are not complete the staff would pref er
to wait to hold the book sale.
The Board suggests that the sale be held after the election in
April.
BOOKMOBILE
The new Bookmobile is expected to arrive some time in January.
The trustees said we should have publicity regarding the new Bookmobile on
the front page of the Lerner Life and all the Skokie
Waukegan Bookmobile schedule was passed around.
publications~
A
We will do something
comparable.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and the Board went into a
special executive session.
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November 12, 1980
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Skokie
Public Library held Wednesday, November 12, 1980.
In the absence of Rabbi Weiner, President, Mrs. Diana Hunter noted that
a quorum was present.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Mrs. Diana Hunter,
Vice President.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President; Dr. John Wozniak,
Secretary; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mr. Richard Lindberg; Mrs. Shirley Merritt;
Mrs. Norma Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent:
Rabbi Karl Weiner, President.
Miss Radmacher explained that Rabbi Weiner's absence was caused by
his dismissal from the hospital just the day before with the instructions from
his doctor to go out only an hour and a half each day.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Hunter asked that the wording be changed in the first sentence
of paragraph two (2) under North Suburban Library System, page six (6), to
read as follows:
"Mrs. Hunter expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed expansion
composition of the System's Board and the additional financing
required to move into multi-type libraries."
The third sentence in the same paragraph will read as follows:
"Mr. Flintrup will attend the scheduled hearing on October 20th
and Mrs. Hunter will attend the hearing on October 21st, and
they will read the letter at these hearings."
Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz to approve the minutes
of the October 9th meeting as corrected, and to approve the minutes of the Special
Meeting held Wednesday, October 22, 1980, as written.
The motion passed.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS
After looking over the financial statements, Mrs. Zatz made the
following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings, the Report on the Fine
Arts Acquisition Fund, and the Selma Regan Petty
Memorial Fund be accepted, and that the lists of
bills for the General Operating Fund in the amounts
of $30,827.19 and $5,265.94, be approved for payment,
subject to audit.
The motion was approved unanimously .
CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Mrs. Hunter suggested that the Library invite the senior citizens
living in the new Senior Citizen Building, on an invitationa l basis, to attend
some kind of film and programs that would be of particular interest to them.
Mrs. Zatz said that she thinks it is important that the Library
conununicate with the schools in the area in order for the teenagers to be
informed as to what the Library has to offer them.
The Circulation Reports and the Library Use Statistics were placed on
file.
ADVANTAGES OF CHECKING ACCOUNT IN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SKOKIE VS. THE
THE NORTHERN TRUST BANK
In response to the request to investigate the checking account at
the Northern Trust Bank, Miss Radmacher reported that the Northern Trust is
giving interest only on personal checking accounts and that the Library is
a commercial account.
One of the greatest advantages of the Skokie Public
Library keeping its account local (J.st National Bank. of Skokie) is that money
can be transferred from savings to checking on Monday morning following a
Friday payday, thereby gaining the interest over the weekend.
This accumulates
to an added 52 days of interest each year.
Mr. Flintrup explained the State Treasurer's Financial Pool whLch the
North Suburban Library System uses.
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GIFT OF "THE PROMISED LAND"
The gift of the handsc:me book "The Promised Land," from Mr. and Mrs.
Jerry Kravitz, was duly noted.
CORRESPONDENCE
The "Letters to the Editor" letter from Mr. Richard M. Lichtenstein,
and the Library's response to him, were duly noted.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher reported on the appointments, transfer and resignations
of Library staff.
She also reported that CETA employees through
t~e
Village of
Skokie and paid by the Village are working out very well.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH FILMING - CLOSING OF PARKING LOTS
Parking for Library patrons during the filming of nskokie'' movie on
November 24 may be inconvenient.
Mrs. Hunter suggested posting signs alerting
the patrons to possible inconvenience, and to make bookmarks to insert in the
books with the same information.
Miss Radmacher said she will do that.
EXPANSION INTO FORMER TECHNICAL SERVICES AREA
The Trustees looked over the proposal from Business Interiors.
Dr ..
Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup to accept the proposal subject
to approval by Mr. Lyon, our attorney.
During the discussion that followedr paragraph. four (4) on J?age five (5)
regarding the relationship between Skokie Public. Library and Bus.iness Interiors
was questioned as to Business Interiorst responsibilitie s as the architects and
as the contractor.
Mr. Lindberg volunteered to sit in with. Mr. Lyon to try to
clear this up •.
Dr. Wozniak and Mr. Flintrup then withdrew their motion.
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It was decided that the proposal will be sent to the attorney before any
action is taken on it by the Board.
When Mr. Lyon sends back an approved
document, Miss Radmacher will send copies to the Trustees for them to look
over.
Seventy-two hours after Miss Radmacher has mailed them she will contact
each Trustee and take a poll.
Mr. Flintrup made this into the form of a
motion, seconded by Mr. Lindberg.
The roll was called and the motion was
approved.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
Mr. Flintrup said that he has heard a number of comments as to how
nice the Village Green looks, but the patrons are still more concerned about
the parking problem.
He said he thinks it is permissable to park in the Senior
Citizen building parking lot, and when everything is completed we should take
another look at the parking situation.
Mr. Flintrup said he would like to see appreciation expressed to George
Fascardo for all the time and effort he has put in on the Village Green project.
Mrs. Merritt asked Miss Radmacher if there is going to be a Book Sale
and Miss Radmacher said the Library is aiming for the date of December 6th
to hold the Book Sale in the former Technical Services Area.
Mrs •. Hunter commented on the Lincolnwood Library opening festivities
which is taking place November 30th.
She suggested that we send either a
congratulatory wire or a floral arrangement and that someone from the Board
should attend.
Mr. Flintrup and Mrs. Zatz volunteered to go.
Miss Radmacher
will see to it that a floral arrangement is sent.
Mr. Lindberg commented that the libraries should be aware of the threat
of the Moral Majority• s push to censor books in libraries.•
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NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that NSLS has approved the contract with the consultant who will appraise CLSI.
This will give us a better view of CLSI and
the data should be available to us by the first of the year.
Mr. Flintrup said that he thought NSLS should take a position on the proposed expansion of the System to include libraries of all types, but they did not.
At the hearing he attended most of the people there were from schools, and the
affiliates want to be used.
He said the feeling among these affiliates is
they would like to get more programs placed in the libraries.
BOOK RETURN LOCATION
Miss Radmacher reported that the Village suggested that the book
returns be located on the Village Green on the east side of the Library driveway.
She said we will try it and see if it causes any problems.
DATAPHASE SYSTEMS
sue Whetstone from the Deerfield Public Library contacted Miss Radmacher
re the Deerfield Board meeting with our Board to consider participating in
computerization with DataPhase.
The Board felt that this would be premature
but Miss Radmacher should pursue a meeting of our staff with the Deerfield Library
staff to look. into this.
Mr. Flintrup commented that we are
be~ng
viewed critically as mavericks
by NSLS because we are looking into other computer companies than CLSI.
Mrs. Merritt asked if we. know what is accessible from CLSI and from
Dat~hase.
for our needs.
She said she. thinks we need more understanding,
including the expenses involved, of the applications of each. company to our
requirements.
She said there is a computer instructor at Oakton College
who is familiar with library needs and she suggested that someone from the
Skokie Public Library staff talk to her.
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REPORT ON SECURITY SYSTEM PROGRESS
Miss Radmacher reported that the CETA personnel are adding the targets
to the books and the project is coming along well.
There has been no installation
of equipment to date.
BUILDING
To date we have not received a cost of a wooden railing for the
Auditorium.
By the next meeting we should have a report on the condition of the
carpeting from the laboratory test.
BOOKMOBILE
Re the old bookmobile, the Niles Public Library District does want
it.
Re the new bookmobile, the trustees said the Library staff should make
the decision as to the colors.
Also, wording regarding the financing must
appear on the Bookmobile.
PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The discussion on the. Professional Enrichment Program was tabled until
the. next meeting when Rabbi Weiner is present •.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at l0:07 p.m.
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October 22, 1980
Minutes of the special meeting of the Skokie Public Library held
Wednesday, October 22, 1980.
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President, chaired the meeting in the
absence of Rabbi Karl Weiner, President.
Mrs. Hunter noted a quorum
was present.
CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President, called the meeting to order
at 4:00 p.m.
Members present:
Mrs. Diana Hunter, Vice President; Dr. John
Wozniak, Secretary; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mr. Richard Lindberg; Mrs. Shirley
Merrit; Mrs. Norma Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Member absent:
Rabbi Karl Weiner, President
Mrs. Hunter said this special meeting was being held for the purpose
of discussing the plans presented by Business Interiors for the renovation of
the former Technical Services area.
The Trustees then took a tour of the area, and dicussed the options.
The following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
That the glass doors on the west wall of the former
Technical Services area be removed and glass put
in so that it is the same as the rest of the wall,
eliminating this as an exit.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Lindberg said he would like to see the door area .0n the east
side of the Lecture .IRoom widened to allow for freer access to the facility
and space.
He put this in the form of a motion which was seconded by
Mr. Flintrup.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
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Miss Radmacher said the staff is in agreement that all the
non-fiction books should be in one numerical sequence and that the periodical indices table be close to the periodicals.
After discussion the trustees adopted the second sketch which
removes the west wall only of the auditorium, keeping the conference rooms
in place on the east side.
This plan gives the most flexibility and is
within the cost range that is within the Library's budget.
Mr. Flintrup
made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public
Library adopt Plan #2 which calls for the
removal of the west wall only of the lecture
hall with slight changes in the door area.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
The Board expressed concern for Library employees parking since
they are now required to park on the west side of the building.
It was
decided Miss Radmacher will ask staff for recommendations to make it as
convenient as possible.
The meeting recessed for dinner and resumed at 6:50 p.m. with the
arrival of Mr. Robert Warner and Miss Marj Dennis of Business Interiors.
Mr. Warner brought in revised sketches of plans #2 and #3 and
explained the revisions.
In plan #2 the door area has been shown as had
been suggested by Mr. Lindberg.
Mr. Warner told the Trustees that Business Interiors would like
to be the design and architectural consultants for the project, and would
also bid on the project.
He would bid on the carpentry part of the project
but not on electrical, ventilation, etc.
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Mr. Warner explained that as the design and architectural consultants they would have the responsibility of what they call construction
managers - supervising and overseeing everything, including approving
payments to contractors.
The charge would be either on an hourly basis
or a flat fee as the constructions managers.
He outlined their responsi-
bilities in this category to include the following:
Prepare bid package
Qualify bidders
Get all permits
Coordinate on-site work
Take care of on-site problems
Approve all progress payments
Get appropriate liens, etc.
Watch scheduling of work as required
Make up working drawings and construction specifications
Mrs. Hunter asked Mr. Warner to send us a formal proposal outlining what they intend to do and their cost arrangements as soon as possible
so that the Trustees can discuss the proposal at the next meeting, Wednesday,
November 12, 1980 and formalize the proposal in the form of a motion at
that time.
When asked about the carpeting Miss Dennis responded and said that
they would have to inspect it before they would know if it is usable.
She
suggested that the carpeting be tested by an independent testing laboratory.
Dr. Wozniak then made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Zatz:
MOTION:
The Board of Trustees authorizes Business Interiors
to get a roll of carpeting in storage at Slater
& Company, evaluate the carpeting and then have
the carpeting tested by an independent testing service.
The roll was called and the motion passed unanimously.
Miss Radmacher
will give Mr. Warner a letter authorizing him to do the testing.
Dr. Wozniak raised the question regarding the need for additional
sensing points for Johnson Controls monitoring.
Controls will probably have to be called in,
Mr. Warner said that Johnson
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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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