Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Theron Garcia, roll was called and a quorum was established.

Roll Call:

Jackie Milschewski-yes, Wendy Gatz-yes, Ryan Forristall-yes, Theron Garcia-yes, Sharon Mix-yes, Tara Schumacher-yes, Jason Hedman-yes, Keri Pesola-yes

Staff Present:

Library Director Shelley Augustine

Others Present:

Friends of Library President Kathi Murphy

Recognition of Visitors:

President Garcia recognized staff and guests.

Amendments to the Agenda: None

New Trustee Oath of Office:

New Trustee Sharon Mix recited the Oath of Office to serve on the Library Board and President Garcia welcomed her as a new Board member.

Presentations: None

Approval of Minutes: December 9, 2024

Moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Milschewski to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call: Gatz-yes, Forristall-yes, Garcia-yes, Mix-yes, Schumacher-yes, Hedman-yes, Pesola-yes, Milschewski-yes. Carried 8-0.

Correspondence: None

Public Comment: None

Friends of the Library Report:

Kathi Murphy reminded all of the Mini-Golf on February 2nd. This is the 11th mini-golf event. Many raffle baskets have been received and the setup for the event is the Saturday prior to the 2nd.

Staff Comment: None

Report of the Treasurer:

Financial Statement

Treasurer Milschewski said there was nothing outstanding to report for the month.

Payment of Bills

Ms. Milschewski moved to pay the bills as follows and President Garcia seconded.

Accounts Payable: $31,520.94

Payroll: $39,565.06

Total: $71,086.00

Roll call: Forristall-yes, Garcia-yes, Mix-yes, Schumacher-yes, Hedman-yes, Pesola-yes, Milschewski-yes, Gatz-yes, Carried 8-0.

Report of the Library Director:

Ms. Augustine reported the following:

1. Friends of the Library meeting was today and she reported on the sponsors for the mini-golf event, raffle tickets sold and pre-sale tickets.

2. Tablescape fundraiser will be held April 5, planning meetings to be held. Friends gave money for new table skirts. Twelve non-profit groups will benefit from proceeds.

3. Friends approved money to start second Dungeons & Dragons group. It is a popular program with a wait list to join the group.

4. Most popular program is chair yoga, ELL is second, Dungeons & Dragons third most popular.

5. A Magic the Gathering group may be created with possible funding from outside group.

6. A “Your Friend in Health” series will start.

7. Partnering with Conservation Foundation on a series about the Fox River.

8. Installation of chiller postponed to January 20-21.

9. Ordered new carpet runners and desk mats to protect carpet.

10. Attended annual legislative meeting in DeKalb, had opportunity to speak with district legislators.

11. Per capita grant submitted.

12. Handouts of policy updates including Mission and Vision Statement and Freedom of Information Guide.

13. Handout for UDEMY which offers various on-line classes for library card holders.

14. Provided list of updated committee assignments.

City Council Liaison: None

Standing Committees: None

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

Set Finance Committee Meeting for FY26 Budget Planning

Ms. Augustine said this meeting is needed to start budget planning for FY26 and the budget must be approved by the April meeting. It was decided to meet Wednesday, January 22. A second meeting will be held to meet with Finance Director Rob Fredrickson and to finalize a draft.

Set Policy Committee Meeting to Review/Draft Policy Updates

It was decided to meet on February 3 at 6pm.

Other Business: None

Executive Session: None

Adjournment:

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:19pm on a motion by Ms. Garcia and second by Ms. Milschewski. Approved unanimously on a voice vote.

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