Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by President Theron Garcia, roll was called and a quorum was established.

Roll Call:

Jason Hedman-yes, Keri Pesola-yes, Ryan Forristall-yes, Theron Garcia-yes, Rosie Millen-yes Absent: Jackie Milschewski, Tara Schumacher, Wendy Gatz

Others Present:

Library Director Shelley Augustine, Friends of the Library President Kathi Murphy

Recognition of Visitors: Ms. Garcia recognized staff and guests.

Amendments to the Agenda: None

Presentations: None

Minutes: July 8, 2024 Library Board of Trustees and July 8, 2024 Personnel Committee A motion was made by Ms. Garcia and seconded by Ms. Pesola to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call: Hedman-yes, Pesola-yes, Forristall-yes, Garcia-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 5-0.

Correspondence: None

Public Comment: None

Friends of the Library Report:

Ms. Murphy said the 15th annual book sale will be held August 31 and September 1. It is one of two of the big fundraisers during the year.

Staff Comment: None

Report of the Treasurer:

Financial Statement & Payment of Bills

Ms. Augustine presented the Treasurer's report and she detailed charges incurred this month. There is a credit card charge for the annual Library surety bond, Tribune newspaper subscription renewal, two charges for DLL Financial Services since a late fee was always being incurred, charge for library attorney to review HVAC contract and a Trico bill for preventative maintenance plus refrigerant and boiler repair. Payment of Bills

Ms. Garcia moved to pay the bill as follows and Mr. Hedman seconded.

$31,411.76  Accounts Payable

$39,607.52  Payroll

$71,019.28  Total

Roll call: Pesola-yes, Forristall-yes, Garcia-yes, Millen-yes, Hedman-yes. Carried 5-0.

Report of the Library Director:

Director Augustine reported the following:

1. Upcoming programs for the fall.

2. She contacted schools regarding student parking with the start of school.

3. House pump #2 failed, Artlips ordered new pump which was faulty, re-ordered.

4. Re-located printer/fax/scanner near the adult printer.

5. Reduced public computers by 3, based on usage.

6. New firewall delivered and e-rate deduction already included.

7. Strategic Plan will be placed on website. Managers will be meeting to determine actionable items for the Plan.

8. Three new part-time employees have been hired to replace 3 who will be leaving.

9. Director will be attending ILA conference in October.

10. Technical Services Person Madison Ward has completed the cataloging certification after a 6-month program.

11. Met with Kendall County Administrator and county employee regarding the broadband progress in the county. Possibilities exist for partnerships.

City Council Liaison: None

Standing Committees:

Finance

A Personnel Committee meeting was held prior to this meeting to finalize the Director's Annual Performance Evaluation and it will be discussed in Executive Session later.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

Disaster Plan Update

Ms. Augustine said this is an update to which she added definitions and weather-related emergencies, updated vendor call list and updated city phone list. There is a copy at all department desks and on the shared drive.

Executive Session:

At 7:21pm President Garcia moved to enter into Executive Session and she read the reason as follows: For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. Ms. Pesola seconded the motion and the Board entered into the Session at 7:22pm.

At 7:45pm, the Board returned to their regular meeting. Ms. Garcia stated that the Board approved the Annual Evaluation and they recommended a 2% increase in salary for the Director. Mr. Hedman seconded the recommendation. Roll call: Forristall-yes, Garcia-yes, Hedman-yes, Pesola-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 5-0.

Adjournment:

There was no further business and Ms. Garcia moved to adjourn at 7:46pm.

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