City of Wheaton Public Library Board met April 17
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held their regular Board meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023. Board President Laurie Metanchuk called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present in person at roll call: Christine Fenne, Bob Lyon, Laurie Metanchuk, Steve Siemer, Kathryn Staron and Vallari Talapatra. Attending via Zoom was Al Herbach. Absent: Simone Morton. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, Ed Sirovatka, IT/Facilities Manager, and Lisa Christell-Sandri, Library Finance/Business Office Manager and recording secretary for this meeting, were also in attendance.
II. Citizens to be Heard
None
CONSENT AGENDA
III. Minutes for the March 20, 2023 Board Meeting
IV. Financial Reports for March 2023 and Bill Listing for April 2023 Payment
Mr. Siemer moved and Mrs. Fenne seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Ms. Talapatra
Mr. Herbach
Mr. Siemer
Ms. Staron
Mr. Lyon
Mrs. Fenne
Mrs. Metanchuk
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Morton
Motion Carried
V. Library Director's Board Report for March 2023
Mrs. Adamowski congratulated Mrs. Fenne for winning her C.O.D. trustee seat. She reported that the Annual Report is in the final edit stage. When it is ready, she will email it to the Trustees before it goes out to the public. Library café vendor, Altiro, is working to update hours and menu. A member asked when Altiro's contract expires. She responded that it was in May 2024. She also mentioned that the lettering on the café windows needs to be removed as there will be Andy Warhol displays on the windows above. Keith Mathis, Building Maintenance Supervisor, will repair the broken steps on the plaza and the plaza will open when the weather warms up. Mrs. Adamowski pointed out the new laser cutter that was in the Board Room (because it requires ventilation and can sit right below the windows). Ed Sirovatka, IT/Facilities Manager, explained what the laser cutter does and what needs to be done before it becomes available for public use. A question was asked about the chiller project. The installation date has not been set yet, however work will start on installation preparations. Mrs. Adamowski stated that there is no update on the Congressman Casten plaza grant.
VI. Unfinished Business: None
VII. New Business: None
VIII. Board Member Comments (Round the Table)
Mrs. Fenne asked if there was a digital file of the strategic plan update that Dana Tieman presented at the March Board meeting. Since there is no digital file, Mrs. Adamowski will set up a time for Dana to meet with her. Mr. Herbach also requested to be included in on that meeting. Mrs Adamowski will set that up. Mrs. Metanchuk stated that she will reach out to the Mayor about a Library trustee replacement. She also asked the members to consider volunteering on the Nominating Committee.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Mr. Siemer moved and Ms. Talapatra seconded that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken and the motion for adjournment carried at 7:25 p.m.
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04172023-2265
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