MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 N. NORTH COURT, PALATINE IN SAID DISTRICT AT 9:13 A.M. ON OCTOBER 21, 2006

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Salter called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. and appointed Trustee Illian Secretary Pro Tempore.

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

HHUpon roll call, Trustees Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Kabarec, Salter, and Zuckert were present.  Trustee Schersten arrived at 10:00 a.m. Also in attendance were Director Dan Armstrong and Marcy Rodriguez, Outreach and Popular Services Assistant Director.

 

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

Reciprocal Borrowing

 

Director Armstrong provided drafts of three documents regarding the upcoming reciprocal borrowing changes and asked for comments before noon on Friday, October 27.

 

Branches

 

Director Armstrong presented new maps of the areas surrounding both branches and provided additional information for potential enhancements.

 

 

PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLAN

 

Director Armstrong discussed his ideas for creating a strategic plan for updating and refurbishing the Main Library. The Board agreed that it is time for such a plan.

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL RESERVE FUND PLAN

 

The Board reviewed an updated Special Reserve Fund Plan, which will be changed to incorporate a higher inflation rate and be used as part of the new strategic plan.  

 

 

LONG-RANGE PLAN

 

           The Board reviewed the Long-Range Plan and made changes and additions. Director Armstrong will revise the document.

 

                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Salter declared the meeting adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President                                                                               Secretary