At a recent meeting, the Brookfield Public Library Board discussed the Library Improvement Plan.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.
Regular Library Board Meeting – July 27, 2016
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Journal of the Proceedings of a
REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
July 27, 2016
Library Board President Jennifer Perry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call a quorum was determined.
Members Present: President Perry, Trustees Carol Kissane, Dianne Duner, Lisa Knasiak, Linda Kampschroeder,
Michelle Svendsen
Members Absent: Adam Burghgraef
Others Present: Library Director Kimberly Coughran and Administrative Assistant Fran Montoro
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Carol Kissane and seconded by Trustee Lisa Knasiak to approve the Agenda of the Regular Library
Board meeting of July 27, 2016. Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner, Svendsen, Knasiak and Kampschroeder.
Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Burghgraef.
OATH OF OFFICE
Secretary Lisa Knasiak performed the oath of office for new Trustee Michelle Svendsen (Term 07/2016 – 2017).
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consent agenda approval
B. Approval of minutes of June 22, 2016 Regular Board of Trustees meeting
C. Approval of minutes of July 7, 2016 Special Board of Trustees meeting – Resident
D. Approval of minutes of July 7, 2016 Special Board of Trustees meeting – Trustee Interviews
E. Approval of minutes of July 7, 2016 Executive Session Special Board of Trustees meeting – Trustee Interviews
F. Approval of minutes of July 11, 2016 Special Board of Trustees meeting
G. Acceptance of financial statements of June 2016
H. Acceptance of statistical report of June 2016
I. Acceptance of Director’s report for July 2016
Motion by Trustee Carol Kissane and second by Trustee Dianne Duner to approve the Consent Agenda of the Regular
Library Board meeting of July 27, 2016. Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner, Svendsen, Knasiak and
Kampschroeder. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Burghgraef.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Written Correspondence - None
B. Comments of Visitors – None
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Perry reported that she attended the Brookfield 4th of July parade. On July 11, 2016 she attended both the
meeting at the Village of Brookfield as well as the end portion of the Uni-Com Arc informational night at the Library.
Additionally she had a meeting with Mark Rodgers (Brookfield resident). President Perry participated in both Trustee
interviews as well as Trustee orientation for Michelle Svendsen.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Coughran provided Trustees with samples of the new library informational folders that are given to new Library
card holders.
Regular Library Board Meeting – July 27, 2016
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NEW BUSINESS
Liaison Reports
Trustee Kampschroeder reported the FOL continue to have Taste meetings, she discussed the donations already received
in addition to the door to door solicitation procedures.
Trustee Kissane reported that she went to Bloomington for orientation – they had an amazing key speaker. The next ILA
will be held in Tinley Park. ALA 2017 will be held in Chicago June 22 – 27, 2017.
Action and Discussion: Finance Committee – Monthly Bills
Motion by Trustee Linda Kampschroeder and seconded by Trustee Michelle Svendsen to approve the Warrant dated July
27, 2016 in the amount of $169,625.58. Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner, Knasiak, Svendsen and
Kampschroeder. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Burghgraef.
Discussion: FY2017 Budget Review Meeting
Trustees discussed and approved a date for the budget review on August 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion: Library Improvement Plan
Trustees discussed the email received from the Village of Brookfield indicating the Library would not be on the agenda for
the most recent meeting held July 25, 2016. The ordinance is expected to be voted upon by Village Trustees on Monday,
August 22, 2016.
Action: Resolution 2016-06 Levy for the Building and Site Fund
Trustees discussed and approved the resolution. Motion to approve by Trustee Knasiak and second by Trustee
Kampschroeder. Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner, Knasiak, Svendsen and Kampschroeder. Nays: None.
Absent: Trustee Burghgraef
Action: Capital Asset, Circulation and Confidentiality of Library Member Records policies
Trustees discussed the above mentioned policies and approved changes. Motion to approve by Trustee Kissane and
second by Trustee Duner. Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner, Knasiak, Svendsen and Kampschroeder. Nays:
None. Absent: Trustee Burghgraef
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action: Executive Session – Patron banning (5 ILCS 120/2 c (4))
At 8:05 p.m. Trustee Kissane motioned and Trustee Duner seconded to enter into Executive session for the purpose of
discussing patron banning per statute 5 ILCS 120/2 c (4).
Reconvene Board Meeting
Motion by Trustee Duner, seconded by Trustee Kissane, to reconvene the Regular Library Board of Trustees meeting of
July 27 at 8:11 p.m. Upon roll call, the motion carried as follows: Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Duner, Kissane, Knasiak,
Kampschroeder and Svendsen. Nays: None. Absent: Burghgraef.
FINAL PUBLIC FORUM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Kampschroeder seconded by Trustee Duner to adjourn the Regular Library Board meeting of July 27,
2016 at 8:18 p.m. Upon roll call, the motion carried as follows: Ayes: President Perry, Trustees Kissane, Duner,
Kampschroeder, Svendsen and Knasiak. Nays: None. Absent: Burghgraef.
Lisa Knasiak, Secretary
Brookfield Public Library
Board of Trustees
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