MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE
NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 

The public hearing of the Northlake Public Library District Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Sonya Teets. Present were Board members: Salo, Garcia, Gutierrez, Teets.  Absent Board members: Rivera, Blaskey. Also present were: Sharon L. Highler, Library Director; Mary Jane Garrett, Head of Technical Services; and Laura Bartnik, Head of Adult Services.

The public hearing was called to discuss the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Northlake Public Library District for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

As no members of the public were present to discuss the ordinance, Laura Bartnik was asked to make her presentation to the Board. Copies of her presentation were given to the Board of the “Bring Hulk to NPLD” project. The project will use funds raised through the Kickstarter website to purchase the Hulk statue, marketing for the project, more graphic novels for the library’s collection, and a “creation station” digital media computer. Money will be raised through pledges. If not enough money is raised, no money is required from those pledging. No tax money will be used for the project itself. The Board discussed the project and asked Bartnik some questions about it.

6:15 p.m., Rivera arrived.

Bartnik also described the mural project that Raleigh Ocampo of Adult Services and volunteers from the community have been working on this summer. The mural will be installed in the main lobby area of the library. The Board is invited to the community reception for the mural on Sunday, September 23, at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

6:24 p.m., Bartnik was thanked for coming and she left.

The Board discussed the schedule and procedure for selecting an appointee for the vacant Board position. Highler will contact the candidates to be interviewed. Depending on when candidates are able to come, interviews will be held at a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, or on Wednesday, October 3, as a secondary choice.

No members of the public were present during the hearing.

The hearing was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. on a motion by Rivera with a second by Salo.

AYES: All.

 

Barbara Salo, Secretary