MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 60043 Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:30PM Pursuant to a Public Notice as required by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, a meeting of the Library Board of Trustees of The Kenilworth Public Library District ("Board") was held at the Kenilworth Village Hall on Thursday, September 22, 2011.
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Call to Order President John Weiss called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
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Roll Call Present: Trustees John Weiss, Douglass Rohrman, Janet Kibler, Anne Albrecht, Jane Fraleigh, Maria Cristina Chopra, Melissa Ross Also Present: Library Directors Ellen Clark and David J. Seleb
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Approval of the Minutes Board Meeting, July 21, 2011 Motion by Trustee Rohrman, second by Trustee Chopra to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2011 Board Meeting with corrections. The motion passed unanimously and the minutes were approved.
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Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 No comments or questions.
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Vote to Adopt Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Motion by Trustee Chopra, second by Trustee Rohrman to adopt the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the Ordinance was adopted.
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Treasurer’s Report Financial Reports for July and August 2011 Trustee Chopra presented the financial reports for July and August 2011.
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 60043 Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:30PM
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Library Directors’ Reports Wilmette Public Library District – Ellen Clark, Director Director Ellen Clark reported that a skylight at the Wilmette Library needs to be repaired. The estimate is $58,000. Tuckpointing on the library building has been completed. The hole in the wall from the car accident in May has not yet been repaired. The Library has signed a contract for a parking lot consultant to obtain suggestions on regrading and resurfacing the lot. The Head of Youth Services is retiring. The Library has received an ALA and Library of Congress grant for a program on the Civil War. Winnetka-Northfield Library District – David J. Seleb, Director The Library District’s new strategic plan has been approved. Basement repairs are concluding following the flood of July 2011.
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New Business Vote to Approve Annual Disclosure of Receipts and Disbursements for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Motion by Trustee Rohrman, second by Trustee Albrecht to approve the Annual Disclosure of Receipts and Disbursements for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the document was approved. Vote to Adopt Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds Needed for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Motion by Trustee Rohrman, second by Trustee Chopra to adopt the Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds Needed for Fiscal Year 20112012. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the resolution was approved. Vote to Approve Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 60043 Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:30PM
Motion by Trustee Rohrman, second by Trustee Albrecht to approve the Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the document was approved. Review and Discuss Draft of Levy Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 The trustees reviewed and discussed the Draft. Review and Discuss Chapter 2, “Governance and Administration,” of Standards for Illinois Public Libraries (Per Capita Grant Requirement) The trustees reviewed and discussed the Chapter. Vote to Authorize Wilmette Library Director Ellen Clark as Signer on Kenilworth Library District Bank Accounts Motion by Trustee Chopra, second by Trustee Albrecht to authorize Wilmette Library Director Ellen Clark as a Signer on the Kenilworth Library District Bank Accounts. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the motion was approved.
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Unfinished Business Vote to Approve Final Contract for Library Services with the Wilmette and the Winnetka-Northfield Library Districts Motion by Trustee Rohrman, second by Trustee Fraleigh to approve the Contract for Library Services with the Wilmette and the Winnetka-Northfield Library Districts. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously and the Contract was approved.
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 60043 Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:30PM
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New Business Library Director Ellen Clark reported that, with the passage of the new contract for library service, library cards at the Wilmette Library District for Kenilworth residents will be updated immediately. Subcommittee for publicity of library services President Weiss requested a presentation on important initiatives for the board to consider. The Board will receive that report in October.
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Adjournment President Weiss adjourned the meeting at 8:20PM.
APPROVED: ______________________________ John Weiss, President
______________________________ Janet Kibler, Secretary
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