McHenry Times

City of Woodstock Library Board of Trustees Met March 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

PRESENT: Robert Laurie, Christy Johanson, Gayle Hoch, Jim Hurley, Mary Ann Lenzen, Dan Lemanski, Marybeth Urbin, and Teresa Flores

OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Weber, Library Director, and Paul Christensen, Assistant City Manager ABSENT: Al Fyfe

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

• Discussion and Vote on the Regular Minutes from February 11, 2021

Christy Johanson moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2021 regular meeting as presented.

Dan Lemanski seconded, and the motion carried via roll call:

Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No
Lenzen	Yes	Lemanski	Yes	Laurie	Yes	Flores	Yes
Fyfe	Absent	Hoch	Yes	Hurley	Yes	Johanson	Yes
Urbin	Yes

PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None

COMMUNICATIONS: None

LIBRARY EXPENDITURES:

• Discussion and Vote on the February 2021 Building Fund and Operating Fund Expenditures Robert Laurie moved to approve the combined February 2021 Warrant of operating and building expenditures, as presented.

Gayle Hoch seconded, and the motion carried via roll call:

Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No
Lenzen	Yes	Lemanski	Yes	Laurie	Yes	Flores	Yes
Fyfe	Absent	Hoch	Yes	Hurley	Yes	Johanson	Yes
Urbin	Yes

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

Nick Weber presented the librarian’s report, a copy of which is attached. Highlights include:

Library traffic has increased, perhaps due to better weather and/or increased public confidence in the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations. Spending on circulating materials has picked up, but expenditures for the year are expected to be below budget. The Summer Reading Program theme will be Tails and Tales.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• Building update

Roof work continues; no significant leaks have been reported in three weeks. We are close to being able to verify and sign off on all work performed before final payment is made. Upcoming (non roof) projects will be discussed and planned with the city’s experts.

• COVID-19 update and review (it’s been a year!)

Working through the pandemic has allowed staff and management to take stock of procedures and learn new skills, and may inform future decision-making around such topics as space allocations and workflows.

• Statement of Economic Interest Reminder

Reminder emails from the County have been sent.

• Director’s Evaluation

The Director’s evaluation is due in April 2021.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Surplusing grand piano, discussion and vote

Robert Laurie moved to approve surplusing the grand piano.

Marybeth Urbin seconded, and the motion carried via roll call:

Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No
Lenzen	Yes	Lemanski	Yes	Laurie	Yes	Flores	Yes
Fyfe	Absent	Hoch	Yes	Hurley	Yes	Johanson	Yes
Urbin	Yes

• Governor’s Hometown Award application discussion

The library’s Thanksgiving Meal program is being considered for this award.

• Active Living Grant discussion

The city’s grant writer is proposing that some funds be made available to the library. • Strategic Planning discussion

In the coming months the board and library staff will engage in strategic planning activities.

ADJOURNMENT

Mary Ann Lenzen moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

Gayle Hoch seconded, and the motion carried via roll call:

Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No	Name	Yes/No
Lenzen	Yes	Lemanski	Yes	Laurie	Yes	Flores	Yes
Fyfe	Absent	Hoch	Yes	Hurley	Yes	Johanson	Yes
Urbin	Yes

https://www.woodstockil.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/library_board_of_trustees/meeting/43725/f_-_wpl_3-11-21_meeting_-_part_1_of_1_-_minutes.pdf