The Frankfort Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 22 to appoint members.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: President Lisa Stephens called the Executive Session to order at 6:07 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL: Trustee Ruiz called the Roll Call.
Present: Jan Look, Lisa Stephens, Erin Skibinski, Cristina Ruiz, Don Olivieri, John Tylk
II. Executive Session for the purposes of interviewing candidates for the vacant Trustee
position on the Library Board of Trustees Motion made by Erin Skibinski to move into executive session. Seconded by Jan Look. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion Carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Cristina Ruiz and seconded by Erin Skibinski to adjourn the meeting. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
President Lisa Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:29 PM.
REGULAR MEETING
IV. CALL TO ORDER: President Lisa Stephens called the Regular Meeting to order at
7:35 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendees recited the pledge of allegiance.
VI. ROLL CALL: Trustee Ruiz called the Roll Call.
Present: Jan Look, Lisa Stephens, Erin Skibinski, Cristina Ruiz, Don Olivieri, John Tylk Also Present: Pierre Gregoire, Denise Hrusecky, Michelle Caputo, Rene Leyva, Julia Labuda
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 25, 2016 MEETING
Motion made by Don Olivieri to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held August 25, 2016 as amended. Seconded by Jan Look. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
IX. TREASURER’S REPORT
Trustee Skibinski read the treasurer’s report for August 2016.
X. REVIEW OF BILLS FOR AUGUST 2016
Motion made by Erin Skibinski to approve the bills for August 2016 as presented. Seconded by John Tylk. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Trustee Vacancy – Appointment:
Motion made by Jan Look to table this topic until the October meeting. Seconded by Don Olivieri. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried. b. Appointment of Citizens Advisory Committee:
Motion made by Jan Look to table this topic until the October meeting. Seconded by John Tylk. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried. c. Ridgeworth Roofing Contract Approval:
Motion made by Don Olivieri to approve the Ridgeworth Roofing Contract. Seconded by John Tylk. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
a. Tax Ordinance Levy for year 2016-2017
Motion made by Don Olivieri to pass Ordinance 258, levying and assessing of Frankfort Public Library District, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017. Seconded by John Tylk. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion carried. b. Friends Wine & Cheese Party Approval:
Motion made by Cristina Ruiz to approve the Friends Wine & Cheese Party. Seconded by Erin Skibinski. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion Carried. c. Community Survey – First Steps: Director Gregoire proposed modeling our
survey on surveys completed by other local libraries. The goal is to get the survey out to the public by January.
XIV. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT
The Board members received the August monthly Librarian’s report from Director Pierre Gregoire for review by the Trustees. Director Gregoire also presented updates on the following:
a. RAILS library system membership standards
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rene Leyva noted the success a custom-made video had for a local library at garnering views and getting public attention. This would be an inexpensive idea for getting the survey out to the community.
XVI. TRUSTEE COMMENT
Cristina Ruiz noted how the board should discuss at a future meeting what more they could do for the staff of the library. Jan Look enjoyed the program featuring Elizabeth Berg, and mentioned how Ms. Berg loves visiting the Frankfort Library. Jan also checked out the career bus outside the library and told the Board about its great resources.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by John Tylk and seconded by Don Olivieri to adjourn the meeting. All trustees voted “Aye.” Motion Carried.
President Lisa Stephens adjourned the meeting at 8:38 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted: Recorded By:
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Cristina Ruiz Kayla Karos
Secretary Recording Secretary
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