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MINUTES OF THE MAY 16, 2006 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON JULY 25, 2006.
CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Commissioner
Skowron in the Library Meeting Room at 7:05 p.m.
ROT I CAT I • ROLL CALL
Commissioner Skowron called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Madeline Bell, Randa Bishlawi, Janice Skowron and
Lucia Sutton
ABSENT: Commission Chairperson Melissa Salazar, Commissioners William Duff
and Veena Mendiratta
IN ATTENDANCE: Meg Klinkow, Library Director and Michelle M. Coduto, Office
Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETINGS —JANUARY 17, FEBRUARY 1 & 16, MARCH
1 & 8, 2006
Motion by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Bishlawi to approve the
minutes of the Regular Library Commission Meeting of January 17, 2006 and the minutes
of the Special Library Commission Meetings of February 1, 16 and March 8, 2006 as
submitted. Motion by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Sutton to
approve the March 1, 2006 minutes as amended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
A. GARDEN MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: GARDEN MASTER
PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION
Director Klinkow informed the Commission that bids for the Library Landscaping project
would be opened on Thursday, May 18, 2006 by the Purchasing Department of the Village
of Oak Brook. Klinkow was given the endorsement of the Commission to choose the
correct bid for the Library's needs.
B. MEETING ROOM POLICY: MEETING ROOM
POLICY
Director Klinkow asked the Commissioners to review the Meeting Room Policy for
discussion at the next regular Commission meeting. The Library staff have reviewed the
policy and do not recommend any changes.
C. UPDATE ON LIBRARY BUILDING MAINTENANCE: BUILDING
MAINTENANCE
1. LIGHTING:
Director Klinkow stated that Foundation has paid for the new lighting that will be installed
in the Meeting Room and new books areas as well as additional electric outlets to be added
to the rotunda area. Klinkow also announced that the Foundation is going to have a
fundraiser in conjunction with McDonald's Corp, National City Bank and the Village of
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2. CLEAN AND SEAL EXTERIOR:
The Village Purchasing Department is currently putting together the bid package, which is
expected to be sent out soon.
3. HVAC SCREENING ALTERNATIVES:
Director Klinkow is working with an architect to create a less costly alternative to the
original proposed HVAC screening.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
In the absence of Chairperson Salazar, Director Klinkow presented the Commission with a
mock -up of the Friends' plaque, to be hung outside the north entrance to the Library,
honoring the individuals who donated their time to the creation of the new library building.
The Commissioners expressed their approval of the plaque.
B. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Klinkow distributed invitations to a Boy Scouts of America function honoring
Trustee George Caleel and to a library board training seminar.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Skowron moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner Bell
seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
s /Michelle M. Coduto
Office Coordinator
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NEW BUSINESS
CHAIR REPORT
DIRECTOR REPORT
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