The Marseilles Public Library Board of Trustees met June 13th to discuss the summer reading program.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
Board of Trustee Minutes
Keeping you informed...The Library Board of Trustees meets in the lower level's Community Room at 5:15 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. The public is always invited to attend. June 13, 2016
The meeting was called to order by President Dee Crawshaw at 5:15 P.M. Members present were.
Gene Carlson Julie Davis, Jeannie Gabehart, Karen Latimer and Susan Roush. Janice Brozovich,
Scott Caselli and Ron Blumenshine were absent. Director Jan Ambrose was present.
The minutes of the May meeting were accepted as presented.
Correspondence: None
Treasurer's Report: The treasurer's report was accepted as presented
Visitors: None
Librarian's Report: The summer reading program has started. The staff is trying new activities to
encourage students and adults alike to read books they normally wouldn't. The program is being
met with enthusiasm. The American Legion donated a new flag and also put a new rope assembly
on the pole. A smart phone class was held with seven people attending to learn how to operate
their cell phones. The Friends of the Library are preparing for the ice cream sandwich and book
sale which will be held July 15 and 16. Jan attended a West of 47 meeting. She also proctored a
test for a patron and updated our non-resident status with the state.
Building & Grounds:
Personnel: The personnel committee will remind city hall that three members (Scott Caselli, Karen
Latimer and Susan Roush) have to be reinstated this year.
Policies:
Unfmished Business: The replacement/repair of windows on the main floor has been put on hold
due to more pressing issues. The security company was supposed to have installed the equipment this past week, but didn't show up. It was suggested that the director contact other agencies for assistance. It was also suggested that since the new enhanced 911 system has been activated that we test our equipment to be sure it works with the new system. Plans for the south door replacement have been revised. As soon as we receive a fmal quote the director will apply for a grant to cover part of the cost of replacement.
New Business: None
A motion was made by Roush and seconded by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
The motion was approved by acclimation.
The next meeting will be held Monday, June 11,2016 at 5:15 p.m.
Karen Latimer, Secretary
?May 9,2016
The meeting was called to order by President Dee Crawshaw at 5:13 P.M. Members present were
Janice Brozovich, Scott Caselli, Julie Davis, Jeannie Gabehart, Karen Latimer and Susan Roush.
Gene Carlson and Ron Blumenshine were absent. Director Jan Ambrose was present.
The minutes of the April meeting were accepted as presented.
Correspondence: None
Treasurer's Report: The treasurer's report was accepted as presented
Visitors: None
Librarian's Report: The staff attended the Small Library Educational Development Day in Metamora.
They found the experience very motivational and educational. The Cub Scouts toured the library
and history room. Ray Lindsay from AARP completed 137 tax returns for residents this year. Jim
Gibson gave an excellent presentation on the Our Lady of the Angels School Fire in Chicago in
1958. Alexis Williamson did community service hours for the National Honor Society. Jan noted
that the NHS members had been very helpful.
Building & Grounds:
Personnel:
Policies:
Unfmished Business: The replacement/repair of windows on the main floor has been put on hold
due to more pressing issues. Security still hasn't been installed. Jan will look into the delay. The
downstairs bathroom sink will be reinstalled soon. We will be meeting in the near future with the
members of city council to finalize plans for the architect to begin drawing up the plans for a ramp
and handicap accessible restroom.
New Business: The annual salaries for library personnel were discussed.
A motion was made by Brozovich and seconded by Roush to accept the 2016-2017 salary scale.
Aye: Brozovich, Caselli, Crawshaw, Davis, Gabehart, Latimer and Roush
Nay: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Davis and seconded by Caselli to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
The motion was approved by acclimation.
The next meeting will be held Monday, June 13,2016 at 5:15 p.m.
Karen Latimer, Secretary
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