Kankakee Times

Kankakee Public Library Board of Trustees met May 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The meeting of the Kankakee Public Library Board of Trustees began at 5:33 p.m.

Roll Call:

Present: Bruce Conway, Dr. Beth Patrick-Trippel, Kent Wade, Ursula Wells, Bob de Oliveira, Sheila Donahue- Kramer, Mike Gall, Geraldine Adams

Absent: Alia Lockett-Faulkner

Also present were: Stephen Bertrand, Library Director; Allison Beasley, Assistant Director; Korie Haug, Business Manager

Review of Minutes: The May 2018 minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Bob de Oliveira to approve the minutes and seconded by Wade. The minutes were approved unanimously.

Public Comments: There was no public comment.

Communications: Mr. Bertrand discussed the seven months increase of circulation statistics as well as the increase in fourth floor room rentals since appointing Taya Robertson as the coordinator. Mrs. Donahue-Kramer praised the library for hosting one of the locations for the District 111 community outreach day.

Bills and Invoices and Financial Report:

Sheila Donahue-Kramer moved to accept the budget report. Bob de Oliveira seconded and the report and the Bills and Invoices were accepted unanimously.

Director’s Report: The janitorial services the library hired were also discussed. Mr. Bertrand split cleaning services with two companies. The transition of board members was discussed. Mr. Olszewski was not reappointed by the Mayor. The board was urged to see the transition as a new era by Mr. Wade. Bob de Oliveira discussed publicly thanking Mr. Olszewski for his time and the board welcomed Geraldine Adams as a new member with enthusiasm.

Unfinished Business: The Zagster rental bikes needed an official approval. The board discussed pros and cons. Bob de Oliveira asked where the community foundation money has been used in the past. Ms. Beasley and Mr. Bertrand explain that it has never been used. Ms. Beasley reviewed the information on Zagster for members who were absent at the last meeting. Bob de Oliveira expressed concerns as to why the library needs to be a part of this bike program. Ms. Beasley explained that it would be good for the library because of the kiosk location being so close. She also explained the role the library has in the community and how it isn’t solely about books. Ms. Adams moved to approve the use of the money for Zagster and Mr. Gall seconded. Bob de Oliveira opposed, however, the motion passed.

New Business: Mr. Bertrand presented his budget. The library received about 28,000 dollars more in grant money. He discussed increasing employee salaries by five percent. This lead to his proposal of raising wages by five percent. Sheila Donahue-Kramer moved to approve the budget and Mr. Wade seconded. The budget passed. Mr. Bertrand discussed the janitorial services for the library. He told the board the building is too big for one company with our budget, so he split the cleaning into two. Both companies will use the library supplies and cost total $27,000. Sheila Donahue-Kramer approved and Mr. Wade seconded. The motion passed. The board moved on to the presidential nominations. Bruce Conway was nominated by Sheila Donahue-Kramer first, seconded by Mike Gall and also Bob de Oliveira. Bruce Conway was unanimously elected president. Bob de Oliveira then nominated Mr. Wade for vice president. Sheila Donahue-Kramer seconded and Kent Wade was unanimously elected vice president.

Executive Session:

Executive session was not needed.

There being no additional business, Donahue-Kramer moved to adjourn; Mike Gall seconded. The meeting ended at 6:42

http://lions-online.org/minutes.pdf