The Niles Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 21 to approve a new alcohol policy.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"The Library is governed by an elected seven member board, who serve six-year terms. Through long-range planning, the Board of Trustees ensures that high quality services and materials are available to patrons of the district. Regular Library Board of Trustees Meetings are held in the Board Room of the Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles, Illinois, at 7:00pm. Meetings are usually on the third Wednesday of the month."
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2016 7:00 PM Board Room 6960 Oakton Street Niles, Illinois
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Library’s website www.nileslibrary.org.
Trustees Present Rob Breit, Karen Dimond, Carolyn Drblik, Barbara Nakanishi,
Tim Spadoni. Linda Ryan gave previous notice. Patti Rozanski arrived at 7:06 PM.
Library Staff Present Susan Lempke-Library Director; Greg Pritz-Assistant Director/Business &
Operations Manager; Cyndi Rademacher-Assistant Director; Diane Winberg-Administrative Assistant; Sasha Vasilic-Public Relations and Marketing Supervisor; Dave Dabrowski-Maintenance Services Supervisor; Arianne Carey-KidSpace Supervisor; Suzanne Wulf-Digital Services Supervisor
Call to Order The Regular Board Meeting of the Niles Public Library District Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice President Karen Dimond at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call The roll was taken by Ms. Winberg.
Pledge of Allegiance Vice President Dimond led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion: Voting Order Trustee Nakanishi asked the Board to consider a change in the voting order currently used by the Board. She recommended using the same voting order which is used by the Village’s zoning board which is the voting starts to the left of the person who makes the motion. Ms. Lempke noted that there is no specific rule in Robert’s Rules of Order on voting order. The Trustees agreed that Ms. Lempke prepare a motion on the voting order for the October Board Meeting.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 17, 2016
Trustee Nakanishi MOVED the Library Board of Trustees approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 17, 2016. Trustee Rozanski seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Breit, Dimond, Drblik, Nakanishi, Rozanski, Spadoni. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Public Comment There were none.
Treasurer’s Report
The Library Board reviewed the August 2016 Treasurer’s Report and narrative as prepared by Mr. Pritz. Mr. Pritz noted that the Library’s audit will be presented at the November Board meeting.
Payment of the Bills Trustee Nakanishi MOVED the Library Board of Trustees approve the payment of the bills for operating expenses of $233,934.72, payroll expenses of $256,131.46,, Special Reserve expenses of $8,439.00, for a total monthly expense of $498,505.18. Trustee Rozanski seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Breit, Dimond, Drblik, Nakanishi, Rozanski, Spadoni. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Director’s Report
• Highlights
• Request for Trustee feedback on the format of the Director’s Report
• Trustee calendar/timeline
• Strategic Planning Process
• Passport Agency
• Monthly Statistics
Communications They were included in the Board packet.
Committee Reports
Building & Grounds Committee (Trustees Dimond, Nakanishi, Rozanski, and Ryan) Trustee Nakanishi reported that estimates have been received for exterior signage. A Committee meeting will be scheduled to review them.
Liaison Reports
Friends of the Library Trustee Drblik reported that the Friends will make a contribution of $500 towards the Veterans’ Honor Flight. They will also contribute to “Coming Together in Skokie.”
Legislative There was no report.
RAILS Ms. Lempke reported the RAILS System has been working on developing membership standards for all types of libraries.
Secretary’s Report Trustee Nakanishi reported that a certified copy of the Report of Receipts and Expenditures for the Niles Public Library District for the six months ending June 30, 2016, was filed with the Cook County Clerk on September 7, 2016.
A certified copy of the Report of the Statement of Operations for the Niles Public Library District for the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 will be filed with Cook County Clerk upon receipt of the Certificate of Publication. The Statement of Operations was published in the Niles Herald Spectator on September 15, 2016.
New Business
Policy 3.31 Trustee Nakanishi MOVED the Library Board of Trustees approve new Policy 3.31, Alcoholic Liquor Policy. Trustee Rozanski seconded.
It was noted that the Board will have to approve the serving of alcohol at any given event.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Breit, Dimond, Drblik, Nakanishi, Ryan, Spadoni. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Visopgraphic Trustee Nakanishi MOVED the Library Board of Trustees approve the payment to Visographic for the printing of the fall issue of Chapter One in the amount of $5,891.36. Trustee Spadoni seconded.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Breit, Dimond, Drblik, Nakanishi, Rozanski, Spadoni. Nays: None. Motion passed.
Unfinished Business There was none.
Other The Village of Niles is looking for volunteers from various organizations within the Village to help out at their annual Holly Jolly Market. Trustee Spadoni provided all those present with a flyer and contact information.
Adjournment Trustee Rozanski MOVED to adjourn. Trustee Nakanishi seconded.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Breit, Dimond, Drblik, Nakanishi, Rozanski, Spadoni. Nays: None. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.
________________________ ________________________ President Secretary
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