McHenry Times

Nippersink Public Library District Board met November 14. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Call to Order

The Regular Meeting of the Nippersink Public Library District Board of Trustees at the

Nippersink Library, 5418 Hill Road, Richmond, Illinois, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by

President Sandra Peterson.

Present

Trustees Adrianne Adams, Michelle Carter, Robert Johnston, Drew Knobloch, Sandra Peterson,

Sue Rekenthaler and Library Director Cynthia Cole were present. Trustee Michelle Jordan was

absent.

Recognition of Secretary

Trustee Rekenthaler was recognized as Secretary. Director Cole volunteered to act as Recorder.

Recognition of Members of the Audience – None

Additions – Trustee Knobloch would like to discuss a program he attended at the ILA

Conference on library service to patrons with dementia under Committee Reports.

Minutes

A. Approve October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

MOTION was made by Trustee Rekenthaler, seconded by Trustee Johnston, to approve

the October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.

          Voice Vote: All in Favor

Motion Carried

B. Approve October 17, 2017 Closed Session Minutes

MOTION was made by Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Adams, to approve the

October 17, 2017 Closed Session Minutes.

          Voice Vote: All in Favor

Motion Carried

Correspondence and Announcements

A. Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber – Small Business Saturday, November 25

B. Village of Richmond Christmas of Yesteryear – Fri., Dec. 1 – Sun. Dec. 3; check village

website for calendar of events.

C. Village of Spring Grove, Christmas Tree Lighting, Sat. Dec. 2, 3:30-5:00 PM at Horse Fair

Park.

Treasurer’s Report

A. Approve Warrant #5

Warrant #5 in the amount of $18,344.58 was reviewed for payment.

MOTION was made by Trustee Knobloch, seconded by Trustee Carter, to approve

Warrant #5.

     Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Adams, Carter, Johnston, Knobloch, Peterson, Rekenthaler

                              Nays: None

Motion Carried.

B. Review Monthly Budget Report

Director Cole advised that we are approximately $5,700 under budget for the month ended

October 31, 2017.

Library Director’s Report

Director Cole advised that Boller Construction had completed all projects including the siding

trim repair and the expansion joint. The carpet was also replaced in the stairwells. The only

building project remaining is the improvement of the Youth Services staff space.

Committee Reports

A. View and Discuss Library Safety Video

Tabled until December meeting.

B. View and Discuss Illinois State Library Literacy Services Webpage

Tabled until December meeting.

C. Review of ILA Conference Program – Services to Patrons with Dementia: Trustee

Knobloch provided an overview of a program he attended at the ILA Conference on library

service to patrons with dementia. He also provided a number of brochures for Director Cole

to review.

New Business –

A. Approve Ordinance 17-11-1 Levy and Assessment of Taxes

Director Cole reviewed the Ordinance and advised that we are requesting $665,000 for the 2017

tax extension which represents a 3.05% increase over the 2016 extension. However, the actual

increase in revenue will probably be approximately 2.54% as estimated by the county clerk.

MOTION was made by Trustee Johnston, seconded by Trustee Knobloch, to approve

Ordinance 17-11-1 Levy of and Assessment of Taxes.

     Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Adams, Carter, Johnston, Knobloch, Peterson, Rekenthaler

                             Nays: None

Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business - None

Audience Comments – None

Adjourn

There being no further business, President Peterson declared the meeting adjourned at

7:45 pm.

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