Library Board
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · December 17, 2018
Minutes
Monday, December 17, 2018
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order
The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held its regular monthly meeting on Monday,
December 17, 2018, in the Library Board Room. Board President Christine Fenne called the meeting
to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present at roll call were: Mrs. Fenne, Mr. Lyon, Mr. McDonough, Mr.
McHaley, Mrs. Metanchuk, Mr. Sanguinetti and Ms. Staron. Absent: Mr. Cho. Betsy Adamowski,
Library Director and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance Manager and recording secretary for this
meeting, were in attendance. Deputy Director, Dawn Kovacs also attended. Mrs. Fenne led the
attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Citizens to be Heard
None
III. Demonstration of 3D Printer – Ed Sirovatka, IT Manager
Mr. Sirovatka started by telling the Board that, since the day it was available to the public, there have
been 15 paid print jobs with the new 3D printer. The items range from small toys, toy parts to a small
stand and small mechanical-type parts. He showed how to get to the information on the WPL website
and also the Dremel website which has the Tinkercad program for designing 3D items. He stated that
the staff is still getting familiar with the printer, but there haven’t been any major problems. He also
said that the Teen and Tween departments are planning to have classes on the 3D printer.
CONSENT AGENDA
IV. Minutes for the November 19, 2018 Board Meeting
V. Financial Reports for November 2018 and Bill Listing for December 2018 Payment
Mr. McDonough moved and Mr. McHaley seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Ms. Staron
Mr. McDonough
Mr. Lyon
Mr. McHaley
Mr. Sanguinetti
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
Motion Carried
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VI. Friends of the Library Report – Mrs. Adamowski
There was no report.
VII. Library Director’s Report for November 2018
Mrs. Adamowski said the Library’s Annual Report was being put together and she hopes for a draft in
2 to 3 weeks. It will be in magazine format, 8 pages with financial information along with stories and
quotes from patrons. It will also refer to the Library’s Strategic Plan and the Community Survey. Sarah
Armstrong, the consultant, will attend the January Board meeting to discuss the use of the Strategic
Plan and Community Survey.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Strategic Plan Process
Mrs. Adamowski handed out the Strategic Plan draft. She noted that there were 4 goals, each
with one or more strategies underneath. She also noted that the department heads may add
their own, as they see fit, for their department’s use. Mrs. Adamowski suggested the
members look over the draft and plan to talk about it at the January Board meeting. Several
members asked if Ms. Armstrong could provide the number of comments on items on the
Community Analysis. Mrs. Adamowski replied that she would find out.
B. Interior Remodel Update
As the project nears the end of the year, Mrs. Adamowski stated that it is going well. The only
items that will go into next year are the Youth Services programming wall and the tables for
the café area. She encouraged the Board members to have a look at the new carpeting in the
Youth Services story house and the flooring and ceiling in the Book Nook and café area.
IX. New Business
A. Motion to Approve Wheaton Public Library Employee Manual
Mr. McDonough moved and Mr. Sanguinetti seconded to approve the motion. There was
discussion on several aspects of the manual, such as what differed from the original. Mrs.
Adamowski responded that it had the original components with a few added items and
updates. She stated that it closely aligns with the City’s manual.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mr. McHaley
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mr. McDonough
Mr. Lyon
Mr. Sanguinetti
Ms. Staron
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
Motion Carried
B. Motion to Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2019
Mr. Lyon moved and Mr. McDonough seconded to approve the Board Meeting Schedule for
2019.
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Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Ms. Staron
Mr. McDonough
Mr. McHaley
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mr. Lyon
Mr. Sanguinetti
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
Motion Carried
X. Closed Session
A. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21): Discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under this Act,
whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the
minutes as mandated by Section 2.06:
Mrs. Fenne asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to review Close Session Minutes. Mr.
Sanguinetti moved and Mrs. Metanchuk seconded to move into Closed Session at 8:06 p.m.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Ms. Staron
Mr. McHaley
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mr. Lyon
Mr. Sanguinetti
Mr. McDonough
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
Motion Carried
Mrs. Fenne stated that R-03-18 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes
will be voted upon after the Closed Session.
XI. Return to Open Session
A. Adopt R-03-18: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes
Mr. McDonough moved and Ms. Staron seconded to Authorize the release of Closed Session
Minutes dated June 18, 2018.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mr. McDonough
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mr. Sanguinetti
Mr. Lyon
Mr. McHaley
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Ms. Staron
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
Motion Carried
XII. Board Member Comments (Round the Table)
Mr. McDonough said that he enjoyed the Department Head Board Reports. He also commented on
the high attendance of Youth programs noted on the Monthly Statistics Report. Mrs. Fenne
mentioned tomorrow night’s Biz Books Review by Vickie Austin. This month’s review is on The 7
Habits of Highly Effective People.
XIII. Adjournment
There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Mr. McDonough
moved and Ms. Staron seconded that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken and the
motion for adjournment carried at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Christell-Sandri
Finance Manager
Wheaton Public Library
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RESOLUTION R-03-18
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
WHEREAS, 5ILCS/120 2.06 (d) provides that minutes of closed sessions should be
made public once a public body determines that it is no longer necessary to protect the public
interests or the privacy of an individual by keeping the minutes confidential; and
WHEREAS, the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, in open session,
reviewed the minutes of past closed sessions currently kept in a closed file; and
WHEREAS, the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees has determined that a
need for confidentiality still exists as to the minutes from the closed session meetings listed on
Attachment “A” to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees has further determined
that the need for confidentiality no longer exists as to the review session minutes from the
closed session meetings listed on Attachment “B” to this resolution and that these minutes
should be made available for public inspection; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Library Board of Trustees of the City of
Wheaton, Illinois, that the Library Director is hereby directed to place the following closed
session minutes in an open file as listed on Attachment “B” to this resolution.
ADOPTED this 17th day of December 2018.
Mrs. Fenne
Library Board President
ATTEST:
Mrs. Metanchuk
Secretary Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. McDonough
Mrs. Metanchuk
Mr. Sanguinetti
Mr. Lyon
Mr. McHaley
Ms. Staron
Mrs. Fenne
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Cho
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ATTACHMENT “A” –RESOLUTION R-03-18
(Minutes Not to be Released)
April 1, 2013
April 8, 2013
April 15, 2013
May 1, 2013
September 16, 2013
May 18, 2015 (Item X. b.)
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ATTACHMENT “B” – RESOLUTION R-03-18
(Minutes to be Released)
June 18, 2018
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Agenda
Monday, December 17, 2018
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Citizens to be Heard. During the Citizens to be Heard portion of the agenda of the Library Board of
Trustees meeting, the President of the Library Board shall recognize any person requesting to be
heard. Persons speaking during the Citizens to be Heard shall not speak longer than 5 minutes and
shall be permitted to speak during the Citizens to be Heard only once. Citizens should address the
Board President when speaking under the Citizens to be Heard portion of the Library Agenda.
III. Demonstration of 3D Printer – Ed Sirovatka, IT Manager
CONSENT AGENDA
Any item on the Consent Agenda may be removed for separate consideration by any Board
member or citizen present.
IV. Minutes for the November 19, 2018 Board Meeting
V. Financial Reports for November 2018 and Bill Listing for December 2018 Payment
AGENDA
VI. Friends of the Wheaton Public Library Report – Betsy Adamowski
VII. Library Director’s Report for November 2018
VIII. Unfinished Business:
A. Strategic Plan Process
B. Interior Remodel Update
IX. New Business:
A. Motion to Approve the Wheaton Public Library Employee Manual
B. Motion to Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2019
X. Closed Session:
A. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21): Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act,
whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the
minutes as mandated by Section 2.06
XI. Return to Open Session:
A. Adopt R-03-18: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes
XII. Board Member Comments (Round the Table)
XIII. Adjournment
Submitted by
Betsy Adamowski
Library Director