December 31, 2007 | cpl_admin
The beekeeper's apprentice : on the segregation of the queen by Laurie King
A bucket of ashes by P. B. Ryan
Children playing before a statue of Hercules : an anthology of outstanding short stories by edited by David Sedaris
Garden spells by Sarah Addison Allen
The ha-ha : a novel by Dave King
Lean mean thirteen by Janet Evanovich
December 13, 2007 | cpl_admin
December 13, 2007
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Fausone, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: J. Fausone, J. Gillig, G. Snow, N. Williams, C. Young
Absent: C. Van Auken
Also Present: J. Tabor, S. Rzetelny
No Comments.
(R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, L. Papa, C. McLaughlin, E. Davis)
The agenda was approved with additions.
The minutes of the November 15th meeting were approved as submitted.
The Board thanks Harriet Gill and Mr. & Mrs. R. Richardson for their Endowment Fund Donations.
Martin Luther King Essay Contest Application
A representative from Professional Service Industries (PSI) will attend the January meeting to review the roofing bid process. Bids should go out early in the year to obtain the best price. The Board will have to approve the contract with PSI and decide which roof to install.
Terri Merbler, the present café manager, will be leaving by the 28th. Concern was expressed about Java Jungle hiring an effective adult manager. Terri did a great job.
November 15, 2007 | cpl_admin
November 15, 2007
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Fausone, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: J. Fausone, J. Gillig, G. Snow, C. Van Auken, C. Young, N. Williams
Absent:
Also Present: J. Tabor, S. Rzetelny, L. Papa
No Comments (A. Heidemann, Bob Armbruster)
The agenda was approved with additions.
The minutes of the October 18th meeting were approved as submitted.
Metro Net is being sued by IOC - Metro Net's attorney Garrett & Bashan was consulted prior to the separation and is confident about the case, however, legal fees will be incurred.
Jim Gillig will speak at the dedication ceremony of the sculpture in memory of John Schwartz. The date is set: Friday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m.
The Museum Adventure Passes are now available. Almost all libraries are participating in this popular program.
After review of Jungle Java's P & L, it was suggested Jean contact Denise Mehl and Laurel Hess to review status of the café.
October 18, 2007 | cpl_admin
(R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, A. Amador)
Patron Amador commented on the lack of computer availability. Mr. Amador was informed by Jean Tabor that the library is adding additional terminals after the first of the year. Discussion was held regarding the feasibility of initiating sign up for computer usage and actions of other libraries. Time limits may have to be imposed in the future.
The agenda was approved as written.
The minutes of the September 20th meeting were approved as submitted.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing of September 20th and Special meeting of October 2nd were approved as submitted.
Staff letter from William Swartz regarding scheduling: The board determined this is a staffing/scheduling issue and referred it back to the department head and director.
October 2, 2007 | cpl_admin
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Fausone, at 5:30 p.m.
Present: J. Fausone, J. Gillig, G. Snow, C. Van Auken, N. Williams, C. Young
Absent:
Also Present: S. Rzetelny
CALL TO AUDIENCE
C. McLaughlin relayed staff concerns regarding CPL guideline not to hire relatives.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS
September 20, 2007 | cpl_admin
September 20, 2007
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
September 20, 2007 | cpl_admin
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Fausone, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: J. Fausone, J. Gillig, G. Snow, C. Van Auken, N. Williams, C. Young
Absent:
Also Present: J. Tabor, S. Rzetelny
BUDGET HEARING
The Proposed 2008 Budget Hearing was opened for discussion.
2008 PROPOSED BUDGET APPROVAL
J. Gillig moved and C. Young supported the approval to adopt the Proposed 2008 Budget amount of $6,610,317. (See Attachment A)
The motion passed unanimously 9/07-20-1-BH
