Minutes - 01/17/2012 - Library CommissionMINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MARCH 20, 2012.
CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Commission
Chairperson Petz in the Library Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
Commission Chairperson Petz called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Herbert Arnquist, Susan Epstein, Jeffry Franklin, Veena
Mendiratta, Roberta Petz, Hope Sabbagha and Sandra Wittrock
ABSENT: none
IN ATTENDANCE: Susan Madorin, Library Director and Michelle Coduto, Office
Coodinator
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Motion by Commissioner Amquist and seconded by Commissioner Wittrock to approve the
minutes of the regular Library Commission Meeting of November 15, 2011 as written.
4. RESIDENT COMMENTS:
None
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PLANNING FOR TEN YEAR LIBRARY CELEBRATION:
Chairperson Petz suggested broadening the scope of the celebration to include the 50`h
anniversary of the Oak Brook Library Association charter, which was received in 1961. The
Commission decided to auction the Lladros at a later date and Commissioner Epstein is
going to research an auction house in Addison that has sold Lladros previously.
Commissioner Wittrock is working to secure the Butler School band to perform, Petz will
contact Tony Ingrisano and Director Madorin will try to schedule the Convertibles as well as
a magician, face painter and balloon animal artist. Library staff will create a digital photo
slideshow of pictures from the Library's collection. Commissioners Petz and Epstein will
purchase the food at Costco, including fruit, cheese, mini cupcakes, a cake and small water
bottles. A cafe area will be set up in the Meeting Room. Commissioner Amquist is working
with Costco to obtain a contribution. Wittrock will contact Trader Joe's to solicit a gift
basket donation. Publicity and invitations were also discussed.
B. BUDGET FOR TEN YEAR CELEBRATION:
The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library have donated up to $3000 for the celebration.
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MINUTES
RESIDENT
COMMENTS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
10 YEAR
CELEBRATION
BUDGET
6. NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION:
CHARGING
STATION
A charging station for electric vehicles will be installed in the staff area of the Library
parking lot. It will cost $6 to charge a vehicle for one hour. This will be provided at no cost
to the Village.
B. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
CHAIR REPORT
Chairperson Petz had nothing to report beyond what had been discussed earlier.
C. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
DIRECTOR REPORT
Director Madorin discussed the year-end report and statistics with the Commission.
D. OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
OTHER NEW
none BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT: ADJRN
Commission Chairperson Petz adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
s/Michelle Coduto
Office Coordinator
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