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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 N. NORTH COURT, PALATINE IN SAID DISTRICT AT 7:00 P.M. ON JUNE 14, 2006

CALL TO ORDER

President Salter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Secretary Schersten was present.

ROLL CALL

HHUpon roll call, Trustees Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert were present. Also in attendance were Director Dan Armstrong, Assistant Director for Outreach and Popular Services Mary Beth Campe, and Staff Members Gayla Swansen, Freeman Road Branch Manager; Stephanie Maldonado, Associate II Supervisor; Marcy Rodriguez, Popular Materials Department Manager; and Sue Breese.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Trustee Barnes moved, seconded by Trustee Illian, to approve as presented the minutes of both the special meeting of April 26, 2006, and the regular meeting of May 10, 2006. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Barnes moved, seconded by Trustee Zuckert, to approve as presented the minutes of both the Budget Committee meeting of April 7, 2006, and the Compensation Committee meeting of May 3, 2006. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Operating Fund Treasurer’s Report and Warrant

Treasurer Illian moved, seconded by Trustee Barnes, that the Operating Fund Treasurer’s Report for the month ending May 31, 2006, be received and filed for audit and that Operating Fund Warrant #12 for the month of June 2006 in the amount of $351,616.15 be approved and authorized for disbursement. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Staff

Director Armstrong regretfully stated that Assistant Director Mary Beth Campe has accepted the position as Director of the Ela Area Public Library District, effective June 26, 2006.

Correspondence

Director Armstrong mentioned his response to a patron who wanted to donate some books to the Library District.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

HVAC Update

Director Armstrong provided an update on the HVAC project.

2006-07 Fiscal Year Salary Schedule

Trustee Salter suggested we rethink the existing system regarding the fiscal year salary schedule. The Trustees could begin to consider this matter during July of 2006.

Trustee Barnes moved, seconded by Trustee Salter, to approve the salary schedule that features increases of 3.6% for COLA and .4 for UNCOLA, a total increase of 4%. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes and Salter

NAY: Heggem, Illian, Schersten, and Zuckert

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION DEFEATED.

Trustee Barnes moved, seconded by Trustee Zuckert, to approve the salary schedule that features increases of 4.1% for COLA and .4 %for UNCOLA, a total increase of 4.5% at the high end of each range. The increase at the low end of each range is 4%. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

This schedule reflects a salary range. Director Armstrong makes the final decision regarding each individual’s salary within the appropriate range.

2006-07 Fiscal Year Budget

Trustee Illian moved, seconded by Trustee Barnes, to approve the 2006 - 2007 fiscal year budget as presented and updated. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

Prevailing Wage Ordinance

Trustee Illian moved, seconded by Trustee Barnes, to approve Ordinance No. 1-06, an ordinance adopting the prevailing wage rates for laborers, workers and mechanics employed by the Palatine Public Library District. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

Maintenance Fund Ordinance

Trustee Illian moved, seconded by Trustee Schersten, to approve Ordinance No. 2-06, an ordinance authorizing levy of an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for the maintenance, repairs and alteration of the Library building and equipment. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

Branch Circulation Statistics

Information presented during a seminar helped Stephanie Maldonado realize that branch circulation statistics were not correctly compiled from October 2004 through May 2006. The statistics provided were not accurate; thus it will not be possible to provide accurate statistics for this period.

Calendar

June 16, 17, 18, 2006 Friends Book Sale

July 1, 2006 Fourth of July Parade

July 12, 2006 Board Meeting

August 9, 2006 Board Meeting

September 13, 2006 Board Meeting

POLICY COMMITTEE

Current Projects

Trustee Barnes reviewed the Policy Committee’s current projects.

Proposed Policy 2-7: Loss of Library Service (Patron Misbehavior)

Trustee Barnes reviewed the draft of Proposed Policy 2-7: Loss of Library Service (Patron Misbehavior). Feedback should be submitted by June 23, 2006.

Reciprocal Borrowing Policy / Fast Fact Survey

The Library District is asking area libraries to complete a fast fact survey, to update our information regarding the restrictions placed on borrowers who utilize a card from another library.

NSLS REPRESENTATIVE

Trustee Heggem discussed NSLS events.

FRIENDS REPRESENTATIVE

The Friends of the Library will hold their next book sale on June 16, 17, and 18, 2006.

Director Armstrong described the new “Peek a Book” program, which was given to the Library District as a memorial to Betsy White.

FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE

The Library Foundation will meet on June 19, 2006.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Gayla Swansen reported on the progress of this year’s successful summer reading program.

NEW BUSINESS

The Library District has a minor problem in that small birds are nesting in the underground garage.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee Illian moved, seconded by Trustee Salter, to adjourn to executive session at 8:27 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property. The results of the roll call vote were:

AYE: Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Schersten, and Zuckert

NAY: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Kabarec

MOTION CARRIED.

RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION

President Salter reconvened the regular meeting at 9:45 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

President Salter adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.

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President Secretary