McHenry Times

The Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Woodstock Public Library: 

CALL TO ORDER:

President Mary Ann Lenzen called the regular meeting of the Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 p.m.

PRESENT: Mary Ann Lenzen, Dan Lemanski, Robert Laurie, Betty Hopp, Gayle Hoch, Linda Warriner and Christy Johanson

ABSENT: Leslie Schubert and Lori Nerland

OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Weber, Library Director

MINUTES:

Robert Laurie made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2016, meeting as presented.

Mary Ann Lenzen seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Robert Laurie made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2016, meeting as presented.

Linda Warriner seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None

LIBRARY EXPENDITURES:

Linda Warriner moved to approve the June 2016 Warrant for both operating and building expenditures in the amount of $33,488.28. Mary Ann Lenzen seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Betty Hopp moved to approve the July 2016 Warrant for both operating and building expenditures in the amount of $45,678.70. Gayle Hoch seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

LIBRARIANS REPORT:

The library board reviewed the librarian’s reports for June and July. Circulation was down which is a statewide trend. Summer Reading Program ended on July 30. Totals were good with over 600 readers and over 16,000 hours read.

Attendance for the opera house and splash party were higher than in previous years. Thanks to great volunteer support summer reading was less stressful for staff then in previous years. September is national sign up for a library card month.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Building Projects:

Lighting: Upgrades have almost finished.

Doors: Will look into what it takes to create a hat for the sensor.

Parking Lot: Pot holes have been filled and lot has been restriped.

Security Cameras: Future upgrade to cameras to replace existing analog system.

125th Anniversary:

Art Grant- Tiles: Only 20 tiles left.

First New Card: The first new card was given out.

Scavenger Hunt: Almost ready.

Spelling Bee: Holiday in December “Friends” will help.

Website Upgrade: Cost estimated at about $5,000.

NEW BUSINESS:

Board Attendance: Mary Ann Lenzen reminded board members that they need to attend or call in advance if they are not going to be here.

Nonresident Fee Resolution: Betty Hopp made a motion to accept the Nonresident Fee Resolution. Dan Lemanski seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Evaluation Process: The library board discussed the new evaluation process presented and will continue discussion in September.

Mary Ann Lenzen made a motion to table the last two agenda items till the Sept. 1 regular meeting. Betty Hopp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Visioning: Tabled till next meeting.

IPLAR: Tabled till next meeting

ADJOURNMENT

Mary Ann Lenzen moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Betty Hopp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.