Board Meeting Minutes 9-16-24

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 16, 2024
Central Library
Meeting Room
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

President Seyring called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Theresa Seyring, President; Carole Pye, Treasurer; Jillian Bernas, John Caporale, Emily Gilbert and Amy Mueller.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

Trustee Anita Forte

STUDENT ADVISORY TRUSTEES PRESENT

Shivani Patel
OTHERS PRESENT
Aaron Bock, Julie Doren, Dave Hardt, Andrea Lublink, Annie Miskewitch, Abby Pignatari, Paul Piraino, Jason Santos, Molly Scheibler, Bobbi Sloan, Beth Valenziano

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public comments were heard.

BOARD COMMENTS

Trustee Mueller commented on the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library and thanked staff for the special event.

Trustee Caporale commented on the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library.

Trustee Bernas commented on the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library and the importance of inviting local officials. She thanked Director of Programs and Outreach Stephanie Driscoll for her assistance with a mental health program. Trustee Bernas highlighted the upcoming Schaumburg Township’s Historical bus tour.

Trustee Gilbert commented on the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library and thanked staff for the special event.

Trustee Pye commented on the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library and thanked staff for the special event. She highlighted the addition of Cantigny Park to Explore More Illinois and commented on interacting with patrons at Coffee with the Trustees.

RAILS

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Trustee Bernas moved and Trustee Pye seconded that:

The August 26, 2024, Library Board Meeting Minutes be approved.

The motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF BILLS

Trustee Gilbert moved and Trustee Seyring seconded that:

The Library Board approve the August 2024 Bill List.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas Yes
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Trustee Pye reviewed the financial reports, noting balances in the various funds. The General Fund increased by approximately $2.6M on the balance sheet due to revenues exceeding expenses. She also highlighted a few line items, discussed why they are above or below budget, and gave an update on the status of various Library investments.

Trustee Pye thanked Finance Director Beth Valenziano for her nine years of service to the Library. Trustee Bernas asked some clarifying questions.

ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

There will not be an Executive Session.

STUDENT ADVISORY TRUSTEE REPORT

SAT Shivani Patel shared highlights from the September 2024 Student Advisory Trustee report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Trustee Seyring commented on meeting Township of Schaumburg’s Mental Health Board (MHB) President Bob Ogilvie and Secretary MaryAnn Ogilvie, who expressed their appreciation for the Library’s services and programs. She attended Coffee with the Trustees and the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library. Trustee Seyring thanked Finance Director Beth Valenziano for assisting the Board over the past nine years.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director Miskewitch shared highlights from the September 2024 Director’s Report.

She expressed her appreciation to all Library staff for their help in making the Grand Opening a success.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Deputy Director Scheibler shared highlights from the September 2024 Deputy Director’s and Public Services Reports.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

Access Services and Circulation – Director Aaron Bock

Access Services and Circulation Director Aaron Bock presented an overview of the department’s newest materials, services, and upcoming projects.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

SAT Committee – Members Molly Scheibler and Abbey Pignatari

The Committee submitted a recommendation for the new SAT position. The Committee requested consideration of three SAT positions in the future: one student from each local high school.

Trustees asked some clarifying questions.

Decennial Committee – Chair Seyring

The Committee completed the Decennial Report and submitted it for Board approval.

Facilities and Equipment Committee – Chair Jillian Bernas

The next Committee meeting is on October 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Art Committee – Chair Theresa Seyring

The Committee did not meet last month. The next meeting is on October 28, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Approval of SAT recommendation

Trustee Bernas moved and Trustee Gilbert seconded that the Board approve Aysha Patel as the new SAT for the Schaumburg Township District Library.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas Yes
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of the Decennial Report

Trustee Bernas moved and Trustee Caporale seconded that the Board approve the Decennial Report.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas Yes
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Payment to Cradle of Aviation Museum in the amount of $30,000 for the Arcade Exhibit

Trustee Caporale moved and Trustee Mueller seconded that the Board approve payment to Cradle of Aviation Museum in the amount of $30,000 for the Arcade Exhibit.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas Yes
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of the 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance 2024-2025-2

Trustee Pye moved and Trustee Caporale seconded that the Board table the motion to approve the 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance 2024-2025-2.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas No
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed.

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Bernas moved and Trustee Gilbert seconded the meeting adjourn at 7:08 P.M.

Roll Call Vote:

Trustee Pye Yes
Trustee Bernas Yes
Trustee Caporale Yes
Trustee Gilbert Yes
Trustee Mueller Yes
Trustee Seyring Yes

The motion passed unanimously.