Library Board

Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2017 I. Call to Order and Roll Call: The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 15, 2017, in the Library Board Room. In the absence of President Fenne, Vice President Porter brought the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present at roll call were: Mr. Cho, Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Metanchuk, Ms. Porter, Mr. Sanguinetti, Mrs. Stec and Mrs. Wonser. Absent: Mrs. Fenne and Mr. McHaley. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance Manager and recording secretary for this meeting, were in attendance. II. Citizens to Be Heard: None CONSENT AGENDA III. Minutes for the April 17, 2017 Board Meeting IV. Financial Reports for April 2017 and Bill Listings for April and May 2017 Payment: Mrs. Wonser moved and Mr. Cho seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Stec Mrs. Wonser Mr. Cho Mrs. Lindsey Mrs. Metanchuk Ms. Porter Mr. Sanguinetti Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Fenne Mr. McHaley Motion Carried V. Friends of the Library Report – Mrs. Adamowski: The Friends’ Treasurer’s Report was handed out. Mrs. Adamowski reported that the library received a check for $40,000 from the Friends for FY2017/2018. Also, in addition to the donation, the Friends are purchasing new banners for the parking lot. Mrs. Lindsey inquired as to whether some of the Friends’ Book Nook money could be used by the Library to purchase books. Mrs. Adamowski said she would ask about it. VI. Library Director’s Report for April 2017: Mrs. Adamowski told the members that the Wheaton World Tour event was on Sunday, May 21st, from 12:30 – 3:30. She also told the Board that interviews were starting for the new Teen Supervisor position. VII. Unfinished Business: None VIII. New Business: A. Motion to Approve Retaining a Trust Attorney, to Review and Advise on the Adams Memorial Trust Fund, for Fees Not to Exceed $2,000: Mr. Sanguinetti explained that the City attorney felt that the transfer of the Adams Trust required the expertise of a trust attorney. The tax laws are complex and there are possible tax implications on the transfer of this trust from JP Morgan to the DuPage Foundation. This would be a one-time retention fee. Mrs. Adamowski stated that the cost payment will be taken from the Library budget. Mr. Sanguinetti moved and Mrs. Lindsey seconded the above motion. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mr. Sanguinetti Mr. Cho Mrs. Metanchuk Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2017 Ms. Porter Mrs. Wonser Mrs. Stec Abstain: Mrs. Lindsey Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Fenne Mr. McHaley Motion Carried B. Discussion of Annual Trustee Report: Mrs. Adamowski explained that this report is required by the City from all their Commissions and Boards. It essentially covers the Library Board’s activities from the prior fiscal year. C. Business Resource Center Update: Mrs. Adamowski said that the opening of the Business Resource Center (BRC) went very well with approximately 45 people in attendance. She explained that there will be a schedule of volunteers to sit at the BRC desk to answer questions. There are many business-related materials on display and SCORE will be doing roundtables. The emphasis is on interaction between people who are looking for help/advice on their small business or on beginning (or ending) a business. D. Café on the Park Discussion: A summary report was provided to the Board by Café on the Park, outlining the events and outcomes of the last year and ideas for future events. Members commented on how well done the report was. IX. Board Member Comments (Round the Table): None X. Adjournment: There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Mrs. Metanchuk moved and Mrs. Stec seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Wonser Mr. Cho Mrs. Lindsey Mrs. Metanchuk Ms. Porter Mrs. Stec Mr. Sanguinetti Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Fenne Mr. McHaley Motion Carried at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Christell-Sandri Finance Manager Wheaton Public Library