MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 19, 2014

The regular meeting of June 19, 2014, of the Northlake Public Library District Board of Trustees, was called to order at 6:39 p.m. by Secretary Barbara Salo. Present were Board members: Gutierrez, Wright and Salo. Absent Board members: Rivera, Mukite, and Efta. Also present were James Bonner, Trustee candidate; Maureen Sydor, Trustee candidate; Sharon L. Highler, Library Director; and Mary Jane Garrett, Head of Technical Services.

Since there was no quorum, Board members present could cover only informational business. For business requiring action, Board members could only discuss the issues. No official action could be done without at least four Board members present.

A copy of the Trustee By-Laws has been given to each Board member. Everyone should go over all the By-Laws, send feedback to Wright, and she will compile the revisions for the August meeting. She will send an email to Board members, to remind them about sending changes for the By-Laws. Highler reported that the Board cannot establish a quorum via phone or other remote attendance.

The staff’s Fund Development team will not have the library participate in the Northlake Days parade, but has enough staff available to have a booth on June 28 and 29, for 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day. The primary purpose of the booth will be to increase interest and membership in the Friends group. The library staff is planning to be present at the Stone Park Rodeo on August 31.

Highler reported on the Summer Lunch Program being hosted for the first time at the library. Participation has been increasing to over fifty children per day. A library staff team will be participating in the fundraising Hunger Walk for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on June 21.

Board members need to watch the introductory webinar for the Edge Initiative. This is required for the FY2015 Per Capita Grant application. Highler would like this to be completed before the August meeting.

Inside maintenance by the current company has been well-received. Proposals by this company and two others have been received for an upcoming contract. Highler will make her recommendation to the Board.

Highler reported on outside maintenance quality. The contract expires in August.

The Board will require a special meeting before the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Action is needed on a number of issues before then. The special meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

AYES: All.

Barbara Salo, Secretary