Library Board

Monday, November 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held their regular Board meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022. Board President Laurie Metanchuk called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m. Members present in person at roll call: Al Herbach, Laurie Metanchuk and Steve Siemer. Attending via Zoom: Christine Fenne and Kathryn Staron. Absent: Bob Lyon, Joe McHaley, Simone Morton and Valarie Talapatra. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, Ed Sirovatka, IT/Facilities Manager, and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance/Business Office Manager and recording secretary for this meeting, were also in attendance. II. Citizens to be Heard None. CONSENT AGENDA III. Minutes for the October 17, 2022 Board Meeting IV. Financial Reports for October 2022 and Bill Listing for November 2022 Payment Mr. Siemer moved and Mr. Herbach seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Fenne Ms. Staron Mr. Siemer Mr. Herbach Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Morton Mr. McHaley Mr. Lyon Ms. Talapatra Motion Carried V. Library Director’s Board Report for October 2022 Mrs. Adamowski reported that the Friends’ Holiday Book & Art Sale brought in a record $15,379! The Board would like to recognize the Friends’ efforts, perhaps sometime in the spring. Mrs. Adamowski was happy to announce that Mad Fore Plaid has 12 sponsors so far. Mrs. Adamowski has hired a replacement for the Building Maintenance Supervisor, Keith Mathis. She added that he will be a great addition to our staff. In response to complaints about Altiro’s hours, Mrs. Adamowski will be working with them to come up with a solution. VI. Unfinished Business: A. Motion to Approve the CY2023 Budget to Be Presented to the City Council When asked if there were any changes from the last presentation, Mrs. Adamowski responded that the transfer of $500,000 from the Library’s fund balance to the Building Renewal Fund had been added for next year. Mr. Herbach moved and Mr. Siemer seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mr. Siemer 1  WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2022 Mr. Herbach Ms. Staron Mrs. Fenne Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Mr. McHaley Mr. Lyon Mrs. Morton Ms. Talapatra Motion Carried VII. New Business: A. Motion to Approved Closing the Library on January 13, 2023 for a Staff In-Service Day Mrs. Metanchuk noted that the in-service was regarding safety. Mrs. Fenne moved and Mr. Siemer seconded to approve the above policy. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mrs. Fenne Mr. Herbach Ms. Staron Mr. Siemer Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Mr. Lyon Mrs. Morton Mr. McHaley Ms. Talapatra Motion Carried B. Motion to Approve Closing the Library at 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2023 for the Mad Fore Plaid Event Mrs. Adamowski said the event will be from 6:30-10:00. Mr. Herbach moved and Mrs. Fenne seconded to approve motion. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Mr. Siemer Mrs. Fenne Ms. Staron Mr. Herbach Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Morton Mr. McHaley Ms. Talapatra Mr. Lyon Motion Carried C. Motion to Approve the 1st Stage of the Vision Plan Development Process with Studio GC Architectural Services in the Amount of $7,500 Mrs. Adamowski explained that they will be looking at the work that has been done and planned. She and her management staff will be exploring things like “New & Trending” or “Marketplace” 2  WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2022 areas, moving the Teenspace, revamping the Youth Services entrance hallway, investigating a drive- up book drop. There will be meetings with staff and the Board and field trips to other libraries. Mrs. Adamowski emphasized that this was exploratory at this point. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Ms. Staron Mr. Siemer Mr. Herbach Mrs. Fenne Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Ms. Talapatra Mr. Lyon Mr. McHaley Mrs. Morton Motion Carried VIII. Closed Session: A. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1): To Discuss the Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee of the Library Mr. Herbach moved and Mr. Siemer seconded to go into Closed Session. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Ms. Staron Mrs. Fenne Mr. Siemer Mr. Herbach Mrs. Metanchuk Nays: None Absent: Ms. Talapatra Mr. Lyon Mr. Morton Mrs. McHaley Motion Carried B. Return to Open Session IX. Board Member Comments (Round the Table) None. X. Adjournment There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Mr. Herbach moved and Mr. Siemer seconded that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken and the motion for adjournment carried at 8:12 p.m. APPROVED: Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Christell-Sandri Board President Finance/Business Office Manager 3