Franklin Park Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board meeting was called to order by Board Secretary Aiello at 7:30 p.m.
Aiello appointed Frey Secretary pro tem.
Board members present: Theresa Aiello, Kay Frey, Erica Lazcano, Michael Vallone, and Teresita Zaretsky
Board members absent: Frank Grieashamer and Joseph Reyes
Staff members present: Marie Saeli, Executive Director; Vanessa Morrison, Assistant Director; and Stan Monkus, Business Manager
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Disposition of Minutes:
Vallone moved and Zaretsky seconded that the minutes of the March 14, 2017, Regular Board meeting be approved. Motion #1 carried. Voice vote.
Financial Reports and Approval of Expenditures:
Vallone read the financial report.
Lazcano moved and Frey seconded that checks #20562 through #20613 (with check #20572 for $350,000 and check #20613 for $165,000 being transfers to the Max Saver account) disbursed from the US Bank checking account, totaling $59,330.21 for operational disbursements, plus payroll liabilities, including payroll taxes, totaling $73,461.85, and the February IMRF payment made in March of $7,100.59, for a total of $139,892.65 be approved. Motion #2 carried. Aiello – Aye, Frey – Aye, Lazcano – Aye, Vallone – Aye, Zaretsky – Aye.
Zaretsky moved and Lazcano seconded that a transfer of $350,000 on March 6, 2017, and a transfer of $165,000 on March 28, 2017, from the US Bank checking account to the Max Saver account be approved. Motion #3 carried. Aiello – Aye, Frey – Aye, Lazcano – Aye, Vallone – Aye, Zaretsky – Aye.
Communications:
Saeli received notification that the State of Illinois has awarded the Library a FY2017 Per Capita Grant in the amount of $14,234.47. However, the letter also notes: "because of the state budget impasse, payment of grant money may be significantly delayed."
Committee Reports:
There were no committee reports.
Executive Director and Staff Reports:
Saeli’s written report to the Board, which included meetings held and attended, was included in the Board packet. Circulation, Information and Digital Services, and Technical Services departmental reports also were included in the Board packet.
Unfinished Business:
There was no unfinished business.
New Business:
-Wooden Porch on Annex
The porch is in very poor condition. For safety reasons, Saeli recommended the porch be removed as soon as possible.
Kay moved and Lazcano seconded that the proposal from Rely Maintenance Inc. to remove the porch and clear all debris from the job site as specified in the proposal be accepted. Motion #4 carried. Aiello – Aye, Frey – Aye, Lazcano – Aye, Vallone – Aye, Zaretsky – Aye.
-STEAM Kits Lending Policy
Frey moved and Lazcano seconded that the lending policy for STEAM Kits be approved as presented. Motion #5 carried. Aiello – Aye, Frey – Aye, Lazcano – Aye, Vallone – Aye, Zaretsky – Aye.
-Roku Lending Policy Revision
Frey moved and Zaretsky seconded that the proposed revision of the Roku lending policy be approved. Motion #6 carried. Aiello – Aye, Frey – Aye, Lazcano – Aye, Vallone – Aye, Zaretsky – Aye.
Adjournment:
Frey moved and Lazcano seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
http://www.fppld.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2017-Board-Minutes-04-11.pdf
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