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December 12, 2007
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library held
in the Skokie Public Library Bo.ard Room, Wednesday, December 12,2007.
CALL TO ORDER
John Graham, President, called the meeting to order at 7:33p.m.
Members present: John Graham, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President
Emerita; Dayle Zelenka, Secretary; Richard Basofin; Susan Greer; Zelda Rich; Dr. John
M. Wozniak; and Carolyn A. Anthony, Director.
Staff present: Barbara A. Kozlowski, Associate Director for Public Services; Tobi
Oberman, Head of Circulation Services; Ron Oberman, Information Assistant, Youth
Services.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER
14,2007
Mrs. Hunter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Zelenka, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting ofNovember 14, 2007, subject to additions and/or corrections. There
being no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved and placed on file.
REVIEW OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FINDS THAT THE NEED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY STILL EXISTS
FOR THE JULY 11,2007 AND AUGUST 15,2007 MINUTES AND
THEY SHALL REMAIN CLOSED FOR ANOTHER YEAR; THE
MARCH 10, 2004, JUNE 9, 2004, OCTOBER 13, 2004, JANUARY 12,
2005, MARCH 9, 2005 AND SEPTEMBER 19,2007 MINUTES CAN
BE OPENED.
The motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA (Financial Statements; Circulation Report; Library Use Statistics;
Report(s) from Department Head(s); Correspondence; Gifts; Personnel)
Mr. Zelenka made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SUBJECT TO AUDIT,
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AND THAT THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BE
PLACED ON FILE:
1. CIRCULATION REPORT
2. LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
3. REPORT(S) FROM DEPARTMENT HEAD(S)
4. CORRESPONDENCE: THANK YOU NOTE TO THE LIBRARY
BOARD FROM DAN AND ELLEN WEINER, CAROLYN AND
JAMIE WEINER
5. GIFTS: IN MEMORY OF EVA WEINER: $100. FROM SUSAN
AND CHARLES MALTESE; $100. FROM THE ANTHONY
FAMILY; $50. FROM DAYLE ZELENKA; $50. FROM JANE
HAGEDORN
6. PERSONNEL: HIRE: DAWN WLEZIEN, FULL-TIME
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR, CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT,
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 17, 2007; RETIREMENT: JANE
HAGEDORN, FULL-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, ADULT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 15,2007.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
BILLS
A motion was made by Dr. Wozniak seconded by Mrs. Rich:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE BILLS, SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEE
After brief discussion, Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPOINT RICHARD BASOFIN TO THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY
THE DEATH OF TRUSTEE EVA WEINER WHOSE TERM WILL
EXPIRE IN APRIL 2009.
The motion passed unanimously.
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The Board welcomed Mr. Basofin. Mr. Basofin was officially sworn in by Marlene
Williams, Skokie Village Clerk, prior to the meeting.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
USAGE----Circulation in November was down five percent in spite of a slight increase in
adult book circulation. Use of audiovisual materials continues to be down in Adult and
Youth Services and Youth book circulation was down nearly 9%. The Library is
borrowing less through Interlibrary Loan and loaning more. Among the Library's LINK.in
partners for local loan, both borrowing and lending have increased. The door count was
down slightly, 1.5% for the month.
CASH FLOW----At the last moment November 30, staff received notice from Cook
County of the transfer of funds sufficient to enable the Library to cover the payment due
that day on bonded indebtedness from the building program. Earlier in the week, staff had
received notice of funds sufficient for the payroll. Therefore, the Library did not need to
borrow any money from the Village. Nevertheless, the cash flow situation was tight
enough that it was good to have a back-up plan in place.
LIBRARY LEVY----Mrs. Anthony attended the Village Board meeting for the
presentation of the 2007 levy. As in past years, the Village featured the fact that it has not
increased property taxes in 17 years while showing the Library levy up 6%. There were
no questions or comments about the Library's levy. Mrs. Anthony will attend the second
hearing December 17 at which time the levy will be finalized. Mrs. Anthony can then
begin working on the budget for FY 2009.
STAFF GIVING----Staff have again been generous in giving to Skokie's Assist-a-Family
and to the United Way. Staff contributed over $700. to the Assist-a-Family campaign
which will distribute gift cards to a record number of families in need this year.
Contributions to the United Way annual campaign were up nearly 7% this year with one
third of the staff participating in the drive.
BOOK SALES----Youth Services Staff arranged for a benefit days fundraiser at Barnes
& Noble Old Orchard for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Linda Sawyer and Cathy
Maassen also wrapped purchases for tips in the afternoon. They raised over $700. for use
in Youth Services programming.
December 15 and 16, the Library will have a big book sale in the Mary Radmacher
Meeting Room to work down an oversupply of books and media, garnered from gifts and
weeding of the collection. Special pricing will be in effect.
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES----Mrs. Anthony attended the Chamber Legislative
Breakfast, along with Trustee Diana Hunter and staff members Frances Roehm, Toby
Greenwalt and Richard Kong. All of Skokie's State representatives appeared on the panel
as well as Cook County Board member Larry Suffredin and a representative for
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. All tried to distance themselves from the turmoil in
Springfield (and at the County) while explaining what they were trying to do to bring
benefit to Skokie.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES----Mrs. Anthony attended a meeting of an ILA
committee which is revising the State standards for libraries as outlined in Serving Our
Public. After the initial meeting in-person in Lincoln, lllinois, most of the work will be
done electronically. The committee reviewed input received from the fall ILA conference
and a subsequent survey. The timetable calls for a draft of the new standards to be ready
by Fall, 2008, with a new document issued by late winter of2009. So far, there seems to
be agreement that the new standards should be in electronic form for ease of access,
distribution and update. People would like to see more about technology and about the
library's relation to the community including partnerships and marketing.
On December 11, Mrs. Anthony moderated a panel on "Green Construction" at the
Design Institute sponsored by Library Journal, held at the Harold Washington Library
Center. Over 150 librarians and architects registered for the session. A two-page handout
on Skokie Public Library's green roof was distributed to all attendees.
STAFF DAY----Staff Day 2007 will be held December 14 at the Library. The focus of
the program is Library 2.0 which is as much concerned with responding to the
community as with technology. Staff have been working hard over the past two months
to complete self-paced training exercises on "10 Things". The exercises introduced staff
to blogs, RSS feeds, Wikis, instant messaging and more, and asked that individuals
completing each exercise reflect in their blog how the technology might be useful in
Library applications. Feedback has been largely positive. It will be interesting to see what
developments come of this investigative process. Board members are welcome to attend
any or all portions of the day's program.
INTERIM REPORT ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Lengthy discussion continued regarding the Interim Report on Goals and Objectives for
Fiscal Year 2008 as the Board went page by page with their comments and concerns.
The Board was impressed with many of the accomplishments in the first half of the year.
Some members were concerned about changes in allocation of staff time and in a
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perceived shift in attitude toward public service. Mrs. Anthony stated that staff remain
focused on public service, but the nature of that service is changing as more services are
provided virtually. The desire to handle more routine transactions through self-check is to
enable staff to spend more time pulling holds, handling requests for LINKin or Library
Express service and informing new residents about Library services when they sign up
for a library card.
Mr. Graham asked that staff quantify or get an assessment of the services the Library
provides to small businesses vs the energy being expended on the part of the staff. Mrs.
Anthony will report on this at a future meeting.
Mrs. Anthony distributed the 'official' comments from patrons regarding the self-service
checkout on the east side. Discussion continued re the physical remodeling being a
concern and the inability to checkout DVDs if a fee is required.
Mrs. Oberman commented that having self check out only at the east circulation desk was
a trial for staff too. Comments from the public ran about 50-50 but the public became
educated in not only using self check but learning that there were return slots on the east
side. She believes the trial was extremely successful.
Finally, a motion was made by Mr. Zelenka, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACCEPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INTERIM REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 AS PRESENTED.
The motion passed unanimously.
EAST SIDE CIRCULATION DESK
Tobi Oberman, Head of Circulation Services, said that technology has made much
advancement to aid us in our daily lives. She believes this changing technology will
continue to have implications on the way that the Library operates and serves the public.
Self checkout is not new by any means. The Library's first machine was installed in the
early 90s when we still had 3M security. The machine was not heavily used even though
it was located on a checkout counter near a staff member. It accounted for about 5% of
library circulation.
As the years passed the technology/software of these machines improved greatly. The
machines became much more patron and staff friendly. As privacy and confidentiality
issues began to rise to the surface, the idea of self checkout became even more desirable
to both patrons and staff. When the Library instituted security and RFID with
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Checkpoint, two self checkout machines were purchased. One was located near the west
side circulation desk and one was located on the second floor. Unfortunately, neither
machine was well used. Staff ran promotions and staff were stationed at these machines
to teach patrons how to use them. Many patrons were afraid that staff would lose their
jobs with the advent of the self checkout machine. Patrons were re-assured that this was
not the case at all. After the promotion was over folks were still not using the machines.
Self check accounted for about 10% of Library circulation.
This past year has brought about much discussion about re-allocation of staff to better
address new responsibilities. Staff felt that this might be the perfect opportunity to once
again look at the self check issue. With two entrances/exits the Library had a perfect
scenario to try one side as full service and one side as self-service. The decision was
made to set up a three month trial test on the east side, knowing that, given the choice, the
patron would have a staff member do the transaction for them instead of doing it for
themselves 90% of the time. Thinking about the whys Administration decided that an
intensive training program was needed. Staff recognized that some people might be afraid
of technology- of what they didn't understand. The test began ori September 5, 2007. As
to not cause patrons unnecessary anxiety staff did not pre-announce or advertise this trial.
As patrons came in they were taught how to use the machines. It was also explained that
the west side entrance/exit was full service.
Give-aways were offered for trying the self check. Comment sheets were put on the desk
so patrons could express how they felt about their experience. Mrs. Oberman distributed
patron comment sheets. The comments do run full circle. Kids in particular like the
service. Many seniors were surprised at how simple the process is. It was most difficult
for families with small children that needed tending while things were being checked out.
Patrons tend to park on one side of the building and do not want to go to the other side.
And, patrons were still afraid that staff would lose their jobs.
The physical set up for the trial was not ideal. If it were, I'm sure that staff would have
even more of a positive response. As far as staffing goes, there will always be someone
stationed at the east side to give help, aid in other circulation functions and act as a
greeter. For years staff have talked about having an information desk to direct and
welcome patrons as they come into the building.
More patrons recognize that the Library has indoor book returns on the east side. Staff
know this because the book returns are now being emptied more frequently. The west
side checkout desk is also receiving more business and Mrs. Oberman has had to adjust
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staffmg accordingly. The intent of self check was never to have less staff. This particular
service is to provide a choice for Library patrons. It is especially quick and easy to use if
you are only checking out a few items. Self check also provides greater privacy. It is even
easier with RFID than with the previous system in which barcodes had to be lined up
with laser beams.
Change is always difficult. When it can't be done the way it has always been done it can
be frustrating. Staff have had to change several internal procedures to accommodate the
self check, for example the way teacher cards are issued. On the positive side, it's always
good to re-examine why you do things the way you do them.
Library staff was never abandoning a service philosophy or attempting to inconvenience
patrons. On the contrary, staff are striving and will continue to strive to be the best that
we can be and to accommodate wide varieties of patrons who hold different ideas on
what great customer service really is.
For Mrs. Oberman, this trial period, has been 100% successful in terms of training the
public. As the monthly Board reports indicate, the stats for self check have increased
dramatically. In terms of our community the notion of east side self checkout only may
be a little ahead of its time. More and more people are learning that the Library has a
west side parking lot and understand that if they want full-service they should park on the
west side.
Circulation staff provide many services beyond check-out and check-in of library
materials. Staff register patrons for new cards, renew cards and sign patrons up for email
notification of library programs and circulation news. Staff process all hold requests,
cancel all holds requests, handle all of the financial aspects of late returns and lost
materials, including working with the collection agency; staff check the shelves for
missing items and items claimed returned. The telephone is answered with a live body at
all times. Introduction of new services, such as placing holds on DVDs, cleaning DVDs,
checking for titles for LINK.in, and processing materials for Library Express added
additional duties but not additional staff.
Mrs. Oberman recommends continuing self check as the primary means of checkout on
the east side while resuming the collection of fines and other circulation services at the
east side desk. The staff member could also provide checkout for anyone asking for that
assistance. Self check would also continue to be offered as an option at multiple
locations. It will be interesting to see whether the recent intensive introduction to self
check will result in more people using the service voluntarily.
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A motion was made by Mr. Zelenka, seconded by Mrs. Greer:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE CONTINUING SELF CHECK AS THE PRIMARY MEANS
OF CHECKOUT ON THE EAST SIDE WHILE RESUMING THE
COLLECTION OF FINES AND OTHER CIRCULATION SERVICES
AT THE EAST SIDE DESK. A STAFF MEMBER WILL ALSO
PROVIDE CHECKOUT FOR ANYONE ASKING FOR THAT
ASSISTANCE. SELF CHECK WOULD ALSO BE OFFERED AS AN
OPTION AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
The motion passed unanimously.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FROM CHECKPOINT
Mrs. Anthony stated that at the present time, the Library has three self check machines,
two of which are at the East side Circulation Desk and one near the West entrance.
Presently, the machines are handling over 25% of the Library's monthly circulation. Staff
would like to have a self check machine on the second floor as there was a machine there
for a while and patrons have asked for it back. The machines in the Library now cost
about $20,000. each. With the current offering from Checkpoint, the Library could
purchase an additional self check station, installed, for $10,490.00.
Tobi Oberman, Head of Circulation, is also asking to purchase new patron counters for
the Library entrances. The current counters must be manually read, at present checked
once per week. Occasionally, the counters are accidentally reset or malfunction for some
reason which may not be discovered for days. The new counters (two for each entrance)
will send counts wirelessly to an IP address, allowing staff to compile daily or hourly
counts as well as weekly totals. This should enable staff to get more precise information
re the number of people coming into the Library. Counters for both entrances would cost
$3,915.00.
Mrs. Anthony recommends purchase of the equipment as described for a total of
$14,405.00.
A motion was made by Mrs. Rich, seconded by Dr. Wozniak:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE SELF CHECK STATION FROM
CHECKPOINT FOR $10,490.00 AND FOUR COUNTERS FROM
CHECKPOINT FOR $3,915.00.
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The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
Tobi Oberman and Ron Oberman left the meeting at 8:40p.m.
RENEWAL OF INSURANCE COVERAGES
Mrs. Anthony said the Board needs to renew the Library's insurance coverages this
month. The quotation for liability and the business package was prepared last month so
did not include the latest appraisal values which were received in October. Those values
were about 6.5% higher and will result in an estimated $1,500. increase to the quotation
of$15,568., according to Tom English, our insurance representative. Even at the higher
level of approximately $17,068., the increase from last year is less than 5%. The
quotation for Directors and Officers insurance is less than last year.
Mrs. Anthony recommends renewal of the insurance coverages as submitted by Boyle,
Flagg & Seaman.
A motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE INSURANCE PROPOSAL FROM TRAVELERS FOR
PACKAGE, INLAND MARINE AND AUTOMOBILE, $40,936.;
UMBRELLA, $9,663; AND BOILER AND MACHINERY, $4,079. FOR
A TOTAL OF $54,678. AND THE INSURANCE PROPOSAL FROM
ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
FOR $32,953. FOR THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2008 AS
PRESENTED BY BOYLE, FLAGG & SEAMAN, INC.
The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS COVERAGE
A motion was made by Mrs. Rich, seconded by Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE THE QUOTE FROM GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE
COMPANY FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY
COVERAGE FOR 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,574.00 WHICH
INCLUDES SEPARATE AGGREGATES OF $5,000,000 EACH FOR
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COVERAGE AND FOR
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COVERAGE.
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The roll call vote for approval was unanimous.
ANNUAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCE REPORT FOR FY ENDING APRIL 30, 2007
The Annual Tax Increment Finance Report for FY Ending April30, 2007 was noted.
"LEVY REQUEST LOWERED, AT THE VILLAGE'S REQUEST" BY LYNNE
STIEFEL, PIONEER PRESS, NOVEMBER 22, 2007
The article was noted.
"TIME TO SET LIBRARY'S SIZE?" BY LYNNE STIEFEL, PIONEER PRESS,
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
The article was noted.
LIBRARY PRODUCTION STUDIO CHANNEL 24
The December 2007 Cable Guide was noted.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Zelenka did not have a report.
The letter from Dale Ann Lawrence of NSLS regarding the NSLS Group Insurance Plan
Trust Balance was noted.
COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:45p.m. a motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Greer:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES GO
INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Board took a short break. The meeting resumed at 8:50p.m. Discussion followed.
Adjournment
At 9:05p.m. a motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mr. Zelenka:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION.
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The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:05p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Rich, seconded by Dr. Wozniak to adjourn the
regul
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December 12, 2007
Minutes of the closed meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library held
in the Skokie Public Library Board Room, Wednesday, December 12,2007.
CALL TO ORDER
John Graham, President, called the meeting to order at 8:45p.m.
Members present: John Graham, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President
Emerita; Dayle Zelenka, Secretary; Richard Basofin; Susan Greer; Zelda Rich; John M.
Wozniak; and Carolyn A. Anthony, Director.
Staff present: Barbara A. Kozlowski, Associate Director for Public Services.
LAND ACQUISITION- APPRAISAL FOR 7935 PARK A VENUE
The Board took a short break. The meeting resumed at 8:50p.m.
Mrs. Anthony said the Library received the appraisal for 7935 Park A venue as prepared
by Darwin Dietrick & Associates of Park Ridge. Mr. Dietrick estimates the current
market value of the property at $205,000., representing $47. per square foot for a 4,350
square foot parcel. He explains that the stated value is based on the "highest and best use"
of the property which is as a vacant lot. The rationale for his conclusion is that the lot is
unusually narrow at 35 feet and as such would not be sufficient for either a tear-down and
rebuild, nor for an expansion of the current structure which is an 864 square foot one .
story residence without a basement. The present minimum lot size under R-2 Zoning is
40 foot width, 4800 square ft. lot area and front yard setback of 25 feet. The subject lot
does not meet any of these conditions. It is a substandard lot.
Mr. Dietrick further comments that prices are reduced in the current market from their
high period of 2005-2006.
"The subject property is the last of numerous parcels of property, which have
been assembled, to enlarge the parking lot for the adjacent Skokie Public Library.
It is a general rule that the last (one or more) pieces of an "assemblage" may
create a higher unit value, to complete the package .... It was stated by the
Planning Department of the Skokie Village, that after the final piece of the above
described assemblage is completed, the Library will request the public alley to
the north and east of the subject property to be 'vacated', thereby increasing the
land area of the parking lot. This factor does NOT affect the value of the subject
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property, since the vacation can not be accomplished until the subject parcel is
acquired."
For the Board's information, as requested by Board President John Graham, Mrs.
Anthony has assembled information on the other six properties acquired for the parking
lot expansion. The chart shows the appraisal values, purchase price, lot dimensions and
purchase date for each of the other parcels. The data show that the subject property at
7935 Park Avenue is indeed narrower than the other parcels. The same property was
appraised at $242,000. in December 2002. Mr. Dietrick comments that conditions for the
subject property suggest a range of values from $43.00 to $53.00 per square foot. With
4350 square feet, the range of value for the property would be $187,050- $230,550. Mr.
Dietrick chose "a point of central tendency" of $46.75 per square foot, yielding the stated
$205,000. value. The range of values might indicate an offering price and negotiating
range for the Board's consideration with the owners.
Size of Lot
Property
7929 Park
50 x 136.58 approx
Price Paid
$300,000.00
Appraisal Price
$
Date Purchased
290,000.00
Dec-03
(SPL appraiser)
$
384,000.00
(seller's appraiser)
7925 Park
52.83x13 1.5x{35.91 +16.5}x135.39
$235,000.00
$
220,000.00
Nov-02
7943 Park
118x54.28
$240,000.00
$
235,000.00
Jun-01
7919 Park
49.6Fx135.39LSx49.6Rx135.39RS
$288,000.00
$
280,000.00
Jun-01
5241 Oakton
43xll8
$165,000.00
$
165,000.00
Oct-94
52370akton
43xll8
$158,000.00
$
158,000.00
May-93
7935 Park
F&R 35.0 X N&S 124.29
$
205,000.00
32 x 135 approximately
$
242,000.00
Dec 07 appraisal
Dec 02 appraisal
It was the consensus of the Board to send a letter to the owners with a copy of the
appraisal and give them time to react and/or have their own appraisal done. Mrs. Anthony
was given latitude to negotiate with the owner (up to $210,000.). Mr. Graham will
convene a special meeting if necessary if negotiations move quickly.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:05p.m. a motion was made by Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mr. Zelenka:
MOTION:
THAT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION.
The motion passed unanimously.
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LBM20071212.pdf
LBM20071212_Closed.pdf
Publisher
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Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL
Language
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eng
2000s (2000-2009)
Medium
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Serial publication, paper document
2000s
Closed meeting
library board meetings