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May 2010 Minutes
BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 2010
President Arlene Jaguszewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Sue Kasten, Lila Marek, Gary Lewis, Alice Vilimek and Arlene Jaguszewski. Trustee Randy Carben was absent.
Also present: Director Rose Taylor and Attorney Safaa Zarzour.
President Jaguszewski led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2010 - 51 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Vilimek to approve the agenda.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Carben.
Motion Carried.
Trustee Randy Carben arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Joe Kroc, Assistant Vice President – Commercial Loans, of Bridgeview Bank Group, distributed an agenda and discussed the following items with the board: the current rate, maturation date and current commitment on the outstanding amount of the commercial line of credit of the library; options for renewal of the line of credit; necessary items to begin underwriting an extension; and the bank’s goal to provide the library with flexibility from a budgetary standpoint. The board, Director Taylor and Attorney Zarzoura discussed some of the options including varied monthly payment amounts and various terms with Mr. Kroc.
2010 – 52 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Kasten to approve the Regular meeting minutes of April 12, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
2010- 53 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the Closed Session minutes of April 12, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
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2010 -54 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the four consent agenda items as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 1 Trustee Carben
Motion Carried.
The Director's report was given by Director Taylor which included a thank you for the flowers received after her surgery; ADT meeting; museum passes which include 15 places; new MLS consultants and removing the cameras in the library that are not operable.
Under the attorney’s report: Attorney Zarzour discussed the Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement that is necessary for Item 12B. Data Base Purchase providing electronic database services.
Under Committee reports: There were no committee reports.
Under Unfinished Business: The roof leaks will be discussed in closed session.
2010 – 55 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the purchase of the group database purchase from MLS.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
Trustee Lewis asked that item 12C, progressive discipline policy be held over until next month. Attorney Zarzour did give some suggestions to include in the policy, i.e. theft.
Under New Business: 13A, Trustee Lewis stated with the review with Mr. Kroc of Bridgeview Bank he was satisfied with the budget review at this time. 13B, Director Taylor reviewed the IPLAR report with the board. 13C, the board discussed the Chain of Command from MLS and discussed amending the by-laws to reflect an organizational chart for the library. Each board member was given the opportunity to voice their opinion on who they feel is responsible for what within the library. There was also a discussion whether George reported to the library director or directly to the library board. 13D, the Grievance Procedure was discussed. 13E, Director Taylor reviewed Chapter 11, System & ILLINET Membership Responsibilities for the per capita grant. 13F, Director Taylor reviewed Chapter 6, Access for the per capita grant.
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13G. Nominations for Board Officers:
Trustee Lewis nominated the current board as is. Trustee Bradley seconded the nomination.
Trustee Randy Carben declined the nomination as Vice-President.
Trustee Lewis nominated Arlene Jaguszewski as President. Trustee Bradley seconded the nomination.
After three more requests for any further nominations for President, and there being none, nominations for President were closed. Arlene Jaguszewski is the nominee for President.
Trustee Jaguszewski nominated Sue Kasten as Vice-President. Trustee Bradley seconded the nomination. After three more requests for any further nominations for Vice-President, and there being none, nominations for Vice-President were closed. Sue Kasten is the nominee for Vice-President.
Trustee Lewis nominated Alice Vilimek as Secretary. Trustee Jaguszewski seconded the nomination.
After three more requests for any further nominations for Secretary and there being none, nominations for Secretary were closed. Alice Vilimek is the nominee for Secretary.
Trustee Bradley nominated Gary Lewis as Treasurer. Trustee Vilimek seconded the nomination.
After three more requests for any further nomination for Treasurer and there being none, nominations for Treasurer were closed. Gary Lewis is nominee for Treasurer.
13H. A paper ballot vote was conducted for the election of officers.
The results of the vote are as follows:
Nominee for President Jaguszewski
Ayes: 5
Nays: 1
Abstain: 1
Arlene Jaguszewski was elected President.
Nominee for Vice-President Kasten.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Sue Kasten was elected Vice-President.
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Nominee for Secretary Vilimek.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Alice Vilimek was elected Secretary.
Nominee for Treasurer Lewis.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 1
Abstain: 1
Gary Lewis was elected Treasurer.
The officers for the Library Board are as follows:
President – Arlene Jaguszewski
Vice-President – Sue Kasten
Secretary – Alice Vilimek
Treasurer – Gary Lewis
2010 - 56 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to go into closed session for matters of litigation.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
8:41 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:06 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Sue Kasten, Lila Marek, Gary Lewis, Alice Vilimek, Randy Carben and Arlene Jaguszewski.
2010 – 57 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the Resolution to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Metropolitan Library System (Electronic Database System).
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 58 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to adjourn.
Upon voice vote with all Ayes and no Nays the Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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April 12, 2010
President Arlene Jaguszewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Randy Carben, Lila Marek, Gary Lewis, Alice Vilimek and Arlene Jaguszewski. Trustee Sue Kasten was absent.
Also present: Director Rose Taylor.
President Jaguszewski led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2010 - 44 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the agenda .
Upon voice vote with all ayes and no nays the Motion Carried.
2010 - 45 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Vilimek to approve the Regular meeting minutes of March 8, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Kasten.
Motion Carried.
2010- 46 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the Closed Session minutes of March 8, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Kasten.
Motion Carried.
2010 -47 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the four consent agenda items as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 1 Trustee Carben
Absent: 1 Trustee Kasten.
Motion Carried.
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The Director's report was given by Director Taylor which included reports on the dental insurance; Unique Management letter regarding collections; purchasing library bags to sell or for checking out with their library book selections; a member from Bridgeview Bank will be attending the next regular meeting to discuss line of credit/loan issues; and tax incentives for hiring new employees.
There was no attorney's report.
Under Committee reports: The Finance committee will discuss the amended budget under new business; and there were no new meetings of the Policy-By-Laws committee.
Under Unfinished Business: The roof leaks will be discussed in closed session; the data bases purchased last year from Ebsco are up for renewal and a new company, Gale, was selected. An Intergovernmental Agreement and Ordinance is needed with a deadline date of May 28, 2010. Trustee Lewis distributed a disciplinary action form from his company and would like to discuss this procedure with the board and the attorney prior to completing the Progressive Discipline Policy.
Under New Business: A.) The 2010 Amended Budget was distributed and discussed. There is still some confusion regarding amending the budget and President Jaguszewski will discuss these issues with the board accountant, Jeff Bishop, and report back to the board at the next meeting. B.) The 1/4ly Budget Review will be discussed at the next meeting; C.) The board discussed the Organizational Chart page within the Board's policy book which was published in 2002. There were some internal questions brought to the Board as to the authority and equality of the Library Director and Director of Building and Grounds. A separate meeting of three members of the board and the Director of Building and Grounds was discussed; Trustee Carben discussed speaking to the past board members and his desire to bring in signed affidavits of past board members as to what the intentions of the past board members were at the time the title was given to George Mitchell. Mr. George Mitchell addressed the board with his concerns. D.) a Review of the Grievance Procedure will be discussed at the next meeting. E.) The board discussed the need for the parking lot to be sealed and restriped.
2010 - 48 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the Blackout Sealcoating proposal bid of $3,090.00.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Kasten.
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 49 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to go into closed session for matters of litigation.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Carben, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Kasten.
Motion Carried.
8:48 p.m.
2010 - 50 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to adjourn.
Upon voice vote with all Ayes and no Nays the Motion Carried.
March 2010 Minutes
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March 8, 2010
Vice-President Randy Carben called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Sue Kasten, Gary Lewis, Lila Marek, Alice Vilimek and and Randy Carben. Trustee Arlene Jaguszewski was absent. Also present: Attorney M. Yaser Tabbara and Director Rose Taylor.
Vice-President Randy Carben led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2010 - 31 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the agenda.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
Vice-President Randy Carben presented a certificate and gift card to each of the employees that were honored for their years of service. Margaret Friel for 5 years of service; Lori Kinzel for 10 years of service and Marie Krugel for 20 years of service. Julie Soto introduced the Youth Services Staff and the other members of the staff in attendance. Cake and coffee will be served.
2010 – 32 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Vilimek to take a recess for refreshments.
Upon voice vote with all ayes and no nays, Motion Carried.
7:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:29 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Sue Kasten, Gary Lewis, Lila Marek, Alice Vilimek and and Randy Carben. Trustee Arlene Jaguszewski was absent. Also present: Attorney M. Yaser Tabbara and Director Rose Taylor.
2010 - 33 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 34 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the closed session minutes of February 8, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 35 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Kasten to approve the closed session minutes of January 11, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 36 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the special meeting closed session minutes of January 4, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 37 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to approve the four consent agenda items as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
Under the Director’s Report: Director Taylor discussed the I/T Technology; Census Bureau meeting and the Census training at the library; the per capita grant for $15,658.57 was received; and the letter received from Indian Springs School District and Lyle School’s Early childhood center complimenting and thanking Julie Soto’s participation in the school’s reading programs.
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Under the Attorney’s Report: Mr. Tabbara stated his report would be given in closed session as it refers to matters of litigation.
Under Committee Reports: Under Finance Committee, Trustee Lewis requested an end of the quarter review of the budget at the next meeting. Under Policy/By-Laws Committee, there was a discussion regarding the meeting room policy changes. Trustee Lewis suggested that a committee of the whole hold a workshop for policy review.
Under Unfinished Business: the meeting room policy and changes were discussed. Not for Profit set up fees would be eliminated; Local for Profit organizations would be charged $50.00 and non-local for Profit groups would be charged $100.00.
2010 – 38 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the meeting room policy with the following changes; organizations that have the meeting room pre- scheduled as of today’s date, would not be charged. Any new reservations of the meeting rooms would be charged as follows: there will be no set up fees charged; for Profit organizations within the library district would be charged $50.00 and for Profit organizations outside the library district would be charged $100.00.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 39 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Vilimek to approve the photo/video policy.
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 40 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Lewis to table the discussion of the Progressive Discipline Policy.
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 41 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to go into closed session for matters of personnel, litigation and review of closed session minutes.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
8:09 p.m.
Vice-President Randy Carben reconvened the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m.
2010 – 42 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Carben to release the closed session minutes of November 12, 2008; January 12, 2009; February 9, 2009; September 14, 2009; and October 19, 2009.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Carben.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Jaguszewski.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 43 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to adjourn the meeting.
Upon voice vote with all ayes and no nays, Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
February 2010 Board Meeting Minutes
BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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February 8, 2010
President Arlene Jaguszewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
President Jaguszewski led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Sue Kasten, Gary Lewis, Lila Marek, Alice Vilimek and Arlene Jaguszewski. Trustee Randy Carben was absent. Also present: Attorney M. Yaser Tabbara and Director Rose Taylor.
2010 - 19 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the agenda.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski..
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Carben.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 20 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 11, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Carben.
Motion Carried.
Jeff Bishop, accountant, reviewed and discussed the financial report, revenues collected including the 2008 taxes collected in 2009. He explained the audit billing and discussed the budget line items suggesting the board include a capital contingency line item in the final budget.
Trustee Carben arrived at 7:35 p.m.
2010 - 21 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to table #7 of the agenda, approval of the closed session minutes of January 11, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Carben and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 22 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the four consent agenda items as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 1 Trustee Carben.
Motion Carried.
Under the Director’s Report: Director Taylor discussed the FOIA classes attended; department head meetings; Julie Soto’s report including a letter from Wilkins School regarding family reading night; Trustee Forum; and policies.
Under the Attorney’s Report: Mr. Tabbara stated his report would be given in closed session as it refers to matters of litigation.
Under Committee Reports: There was no finance report and the policy/by-laws committee is scheduled to meet again on February 22, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Under Unfinished Business: the roof leaks will be discussed in closed session.
Under New Business: The Board discussed the fees for the meeting room and scheduling the use of the room.
2010 – 23 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Lewis to table the approval of the meeting room policy.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
2010 – 24 Motion by Trustee Jaguszewski and seconded by Trustee Vilimek to approve an
In-Service Day in April.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Kasten, and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 1 Trustee Carben.
Motion Carried.
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2010 – 25 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to approve the sick leave policy as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
2010 – 26 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to table the Progressive Discipline Policy.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
2010 – 27 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the Grievance/Problem Policy.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Kasten, Lewis, Vilimek, Bradley and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 2 Trustees Marek and Carben.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 28 Motion by Trustee Carben and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve membership in ILA for Board members.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Marek, Vilimek, Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
President Jaguszewski appointed herself as Open Meetings Act officer. Susan Woodbury has been appointed the FOIA officer.
2010 - 29 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to go into closed session for matters of litigation.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 7 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek, Vilimek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Motion Carried.
9:37 p.m.
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President Jaguszewski reconvened the regular meeting at 9:56 p.m.
2010 – 30 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to adjourn the meeting.
Upon voice vote with all ayes and no nays, Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
JANUARY BOARD MINUTES
2010
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President Arlene Jaguszewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
President Jaguszewski led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Randy Carben, Sue Kasten, Gary Lewis, Lila Marek and Arlene Jaguszewski. Trustee Alice Vilimek was absent. Also present: Attorney Safaa Zarzour and Director Rose Taylor.
2010 - 5 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Kasten to approve the agenda noting that the date on the agenda should read January 11, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski..
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 6 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 14, 2009.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 7 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Carben to approve the regular meeting closed session minutes of December 14, 2009.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 8 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Carben to approve the special meeting minutes of December 14, 2009.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
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2010 - 9 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to approve the special meeting closed session minutes of December 14, 2009.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 10 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the special meeting minutes of January 4, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 11 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to table item #10 on the agenda, approval of the closed session minutes of January 4, 2010.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 12 Motion by Trustee Kasten and seconded by Trustee Bradley to approve the four consent agenda items as listed.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
Under the Director’s Report: Director Taylor discussed the SWAN quarterly report; Foster Family Program; Treasurer’s bond company; Trustee Training; FOIA training at Prairie Trails; ADT fire box was installed; phone line contracts; staff luncheon and early voting.
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There was no attorney’s report.
Under Committee Reports: Trustee Lewis discussed having quarterly discussions regarding finance.
President Jaguszewski read correspondence she had received from Julie Soto to the Board.
2010 - 13 Motion by Trustee Marek and seconded by Trustee Bradley that the correspondence received by Julie Soto be placed in her employee file.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
Trustee Lewis stated they are waiting for responses regarding the roof leaks and that no water testing can be done until the temperature reaches and sustains 40 degrees.
2010 - 14 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Bradley to table the meeting room policy.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 - 15 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to approve the Trustee Forum 2010 workshop for all trustees who wish to go.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
Under New Business: Approval of Time Clocks, Trustee Carben discussed the issue of time clocks and stated that this issue should be researched under separate committee.
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Items for the next agenda: Mr. Bishop should be asked to attend the February meeting.
2010 - 16 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Carben to go into closed session for matters of personnel and pending litigation.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Bradley, Carben, Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
7:55 p.m.
President Jaguszewski reconvened the regular meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Upon roll call the following Trustees were present: Violet Bradley, Randy Carben, Sue Kasten, Gary Lewis, Lila Marek and Arlene Jaguszewski. Trustee Alice Vilimek was absent. Also present: Attorney Safaa Zarzour and Director Rose Taylor.
2010 - 17 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Jaguszewski to approve the 2010 budget with changes in personnel wages and salaries as discussed.
Upon roll call vote:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Kasten, Lewis, Marek and Jaguszewski.
Nays: 2 Trustees Bradley and Carben.
Absent: 1 Trustee Vilimek.
Motion Carried.
2010 – 18 Motion by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Marek to adjourn the meeting.
Upon voice vote with all ayes and no nays, Motion Carried