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 6:06 P.M. ON OCTOBER 24th, 2007

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.  Secretary Thomas was present.

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

HHUpon roll call, Trustees Barnes, Schersten, Salter, Illian, Jensen, Thomas, and Heggem were physically present.  Also in attendance was Library Director, Susan Strunk.

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

           

Trustee Schersten moved, seconded by Trustee Illian, to readopt the library’s mission statement.  The results of the roll call vote were:

 

AYE:               Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Thomas, Schersten, and Jensen

 

NAY:              None

 

ABSTAIN:    None

 

ABSENT:      None

 

                                    MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

           

Director Strunk and the board had a discussion about four TIFS. 

 

Director Strunk gave the Tax Levy update. 

 

Director Strunk informed the board about the new outlook email that will be up Nov. 1st.

 

Director Strunk noted the HVAC modification on the Special Reserve Fund Plan.

 

Director Strunk noted that copies of the Trustee Fact File for use by the board have been purchased.

 

Director passed out revisions for a few policies in order to update the board policy book.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Trustee Salter moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the Purpose of Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees.  Trustee Jenson seconded.  The results of the roll call vote were:

 

 AYE:              Barnes, Heggem, Illian, Salter, Thomas, Schersten, and Jensen

 

NAY:              None

 

ABSTAIN:    None

 

ABSENT:      None

 

                                    MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION

 

President Barnes reconvened the special meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

The board endorsed Director Strunk's goals as developed.

                   

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING DISCUSSION

           

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

 

REVIEW OF BOARD OPERATIONS

 

            President Barnes discussed board operations.

                               

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Barnes declared the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President                                                                               Secretary