Minutes - 01/20/2009 - Library Commission (2)MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2009 REGULAR MEETING'
OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS AMENDED ON MARCH 17, 2009.
CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Commissioner
Bishlawi in the Library Meeting Room at 7:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
Commissioner Bishlawi chaired the meeting in Chairperson Skowron's absence. She
called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Randa Bishlawi, William Duff, Lucia Sutton and Veena
Mendiratta
ABSENT: Commissioner Madeline Bell and Commission Chairperson Janice
Skowron
IN ATTENDANCE: Margaret Klinkow Hartmann, Library Director and Michelle Coduto,
Office Coordinator
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING —NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Motion by Commissioner Mendiratta and seconded by Commissioner Sutton to approve
the minutes of the regular Library Commission Meeting of November 18, 2008 as written.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tabled until the next meeting.
5. NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. GENERAL POLICY:
GENERAL POLICY
Commissioner Mendiratta motioned and Commissioner Sutton seconded the motion to
increase the charge to checkout a DVD and /or video from $1 to $2. Video garnes will be
added to this category as well. The vote was unanimous.
B. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: CHAIR REPORT
none
C. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
DIRECTOR REPORT
Director Klinkow Hartmann encouraged the Commissioners to sign up for the adult winter
reading club, check out more materials and attend and promote library programs. She
stated that the Village has received 3 applicants to fill the vacant seat on the Commission.
She was informed by staff that Village President Craig will begin making appointments
after the April 7, 2009 election. Klinkow Hartmann informed the Commission that the
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annual report and the patron satisfaction survey are now on the website. She also informed
the Commission that Assistant Village Manager Wing is considering requesting money
through the Federal Stimulus Bill to build an addition on the Library that will serve as an
emergency operating center.
D. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Director Klinkow Hartmann stated that she would like the Commission to consider adding
a rental charge to use the Meeting Room. It will be placed on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Mendiratta moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Commissioner
Sutton seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
s /Michelle M. Coduto
Office Coordinator
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