Minutes - 05/18/1999 - Library CommissionOAK BROOK LIBRARY COMMISSION Minutes
May 18, 1999
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN X
OR AS AMENDED BY THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION ON July 20, 1999
1. MEETING CALL:
The Oak Brook Library Commission meeting of Tuesday, May 18, 1999 was called to
order by President Roberta Petz in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Village
Commons at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Roberta Petz and Anthony J. Ingrisano.
IN ATTENDANCE: Adam Butler, Library Liaison Trustee, Ruth A. Martin, Library
Director, Michelle M. Coduto, meeting secretary, Michael Butler, and Mary Odwazny,
reporter from The Doings, arrived at 7:50 p.m.
ABSENT: Commissioner Barbara D. Benezra.
New Library Liaison, Trustee Butler, was introduced to the Commissioners.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 16, 1999 and March 25, 1999 meetings were approved as
submitted.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
A. LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT:
Commissioner Petz briefed Trustee Butler on the fundraising the Foundation had
been conducting. Butler suggested the sale of engraved paving stones at the new
building to raise money.
Petz also announced that the Foundation is steadily moving toward its goal of $2
million.
B. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
Commissioner Ingrisano reported that the Friends recently presented the
Foundation with a check for $100,000. Ingrisano also reported on the success of
the Evergreen Concert and on the purchase of incentives for the Youth Summer
Reading Program.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY PROJECT REPORT:
Director Martin reviewed the progress since the last meeting, including the
relocation of the new building approximately 50 feet east and 18 feet north due to
soil problems. Martin also discussed the planning that is being conducted with
both the architect and the interior designer. Martin invited all attendees to speak
with the interior designer on Thursday during his visit to the Library.
B. MILLENNIUM PROJECT WITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Commissioner Petz discussed her involvement as liaison with the joint Millennium
Project of the Oak Brook Historical Society and the Library. Her idea was to
create a time capsule, which is something that the Addison Public Library has
done.
C. SERVING OUR PUBLIC STANDARDS:
Director Martin led the discussion of Chapter 9 on Facilities. The Library, due to
the age of the building, is not in compliance with the standards. However, the new
building will comply with current standards.
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Commissioner Petz requested that the registration fees of the Commissioners and the
Liaison for the American Library Association Millennium Conference be placed in the
Library budget.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Martin distributed her first quarterly report for 1999 to all present and explained
its significance.
Martin introduced the recommended changes to the Collection Management Policy to be
discussed and voted upon at the July meeting.
A discussion was held concerning the time of the Commission meetings. It was agreed that
all involved would consider a more convenient time, to be discussed at the next meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. by President Petz.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle M. Coduto
Secretary
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