Minutes - 05/17/2005 - Library CommissionMINUTES OF THE MAY 17, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON JULY 1%
2005.
1. CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Melissa Salazar in the Library Meeting Room at 7:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
Commissioner Salazar called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commission Chairperson Melissa Salazar, Commissioners
Madeline Bell, William Duff and Veena Mendiratta
ABSENT: Janice Skowron, Randa Bishlawi and Lucia Sutton.
IN ATTENDANCE: Meg Klinkow, Library Director and Michelle M. Coduto,
Office Coordinator.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
SPECIAL LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING —MARCH 15, 2005
Motion by Commissioner Salazar and seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve
the minutes of the Special Library Commission Meeting — March 15, 2005 as
submitted.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON LIBRARY LANDSCAPE PLANS: LANDSCAPE PLANS
Director Klinkow provided the Commissioners with a background of the landscape
project and Chairperson Salazar shared the information that she was given through
a phone call from a member of the Friends of the Library.
After discussing the matter, Commissioner Duff moved to recommend the current
landscape plans to the Board of Trustees. Commissioner Mendiratta seconded the
motion. Voice vote: motion carried, Commissioner Bell abstained from voting.
5. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. REVISIONS TO REFERENCE POLICY: OL CYNCE
Topic was tabled until the next meeting.
B. LIST OF COMMISSION MEMBER CANDIDATES: COMMISSION
CANDIDATES
Chairperson Salazar was contacted by an individual interested in becoming a
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Library Commissioner. Salazar referred the individual to the Village President's
Office,
C. EXHIBIT INSURANCE: EXHIBIT
INSURANCE
Motion by Chairperson Salazar and seconded by Commissioner Duff to approve
the addition of an insurance disclaimer to the Exhibit Policy.
CHAIR REPORT
D. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Chairperson Salazar expressed her desire to see the landscape issues resolved
quickly and in the best interests of the patrons.
E. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: DIRECTOR REPORT
LATTENDING SMALL PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTE JUNE 5 -10TH:
Director Klinkow announced that she was selected by the Secretary of
State's Office to attend the Small Public Library Management Institute
sponsored by the Illinois State Library and conducted at the campus of the
University of Illinois — Springfield. The registration fee was paid by the
DuPage Library System.
2.DISCUSSIONS WITH FRIENDS ABOUT FUNDING:
Director Klinkow expressed her gratitude to the Friends for funding the
Library has received. Additional funding for seating and table for the front
garden ($1,725) was approved by the Friends Board at their May meeting.
3.PATRON SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
Director Klinkow distributed a partial analysis of the questionnaire
responses. A full analysis will be available to the public by early June.
ADJOURNMENT: ADJRN
Commission Chairperson Salazar moved to adjourn the meeting at
8:40 p.m. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
s /Michelle M. Coduto
Office Coordinator
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