City of Wheaton Public Library Board met May 15
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
The Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library held their regular Board meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023. Board President Laurie Metanchuk called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present in person at roll call: Christine Fenne, Bob Lyon, Laurie Metanchuk, Simone Morton and Vallari Talapatra. Attending via Zoom was Steve Siemer. Absent: Al Herbach and Kathryn Staron. Betsy Adamowski, Library Director, Dawn Kovacs, Deputy 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
III. Market Benchmarking & Compensation Structure Development Project Discussion - Joy Lynn Hyer, Senior Compensation/Survey Analyst, HR Source
Mrs. Adamowski introduced Joy Lynn Hyer, who attended via Zoom. Ms. Hyer began by saying that the benchmarking was based solely on market data; WPL only contributed information on staff positions. She continued by noting that the project resulted in 11 pay grades and provided the minimum, midpoint and maximum for each grade. Ms. Hyer stated that benchmark updating helps to both retain and attract skilled staff. She also noted that it takes a couple of cycles for wages to catch up to the projected numbers. Mrs. Adamowski pointed out that the mandatory minimum wage was pushing other wages up. She suggested the Finance Committee meet in June to go over the benchmarking details to help in planning the CY2024 budget.
CONSENT AGENDA
IV. Minutes for the April 17, 2023 Board Meeting
V. Financial Reports for April 2023 and Bill Listing for May 2023 Payment
Mr. Lyon moved and Mrs. Fenne seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes:
Mrs. Morton
Ms. Talapatra
Mr. Lyon
Mrs. Fenne
Mrs. Metanchuk
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Herbach
Ms. Staron
Motion Carried
VI. Library Director's Board Report for April 2023
Mrs. Adamowski handed out information from the Friends' meeting she attended. They had a healthy year, with the Book Nook taking in more money than the Friends' sales. Mr. Lyon asked about the Board doing something for the Friends. There was a general consensus among the Board members. Mrs. Adamowski met with Alan Herbach, Dawn Kovacs and Dana Tieman about the next Strategic Plan. She would like to have a Strategic Planning Session right after the July 17th Board meeting suggesting that some strategic priorities be included in the CY2024 budget, if possible. On Monday, May 22, there will be an event on the west-side plaza to unveil four Andy Warhol-themed faces of prominent Wheaton figures. They will be on the windows above the café. Mrs. Adamowski noted that the stairs have been repaired and the windows and stonework were cleaned and Dawn Kovacs planted colorful flowers in time for the event. A Board member asked if the café would be open. Mrs. Adamowski responded that she hoped they would and that she would be requesting longer open hours in the fall. Mrs. Fenne suggested looking at the café's contract before it expires next year. Mrs. Adamowski said she would talk to City Manager Mike Dzugan.
Mr. Lyon left the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
VII. Unfinished Business: None
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion to Approve Whistleblower Protections Policy
There was a question as to who the "auditing official" in the policy was. Mrs. Adamowski responded that it was the City of Wheaton. Ms. Talapatra moved and Mrs. Fenne seconded to approve the above policy.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mr. Siemer
Mrs. Fenne
Ms. Talapatra
Mrs. Morton
Mrs. Metanchuk
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Herbach
Ms. Staron
Mr. Lyon
Motion Carried
B. Motion to Approve Compensation Philosophy and Policy
Mrs. Adamowski noted that, after approval, this policy will go to the City Attorney for review. Mrs. Fenne moved and Mrs. Morton seconded to approve the policy.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mrs. Fenne
Mr. Siemer
Ms. Talapatra
Mrs. Morton
Mrs. Metanchuk
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Herbach
Ms. Staron
Mr. Lyon
Motion Carried
IX. Board Member Comments (Round the Table)
Mrs. Adamowski noted that the Library's 100-year anniversary planning is starting. The event will be in October in the evening.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business of the Wheaton Public Library Board of Trustees, Ms. Talapatra moved and Ms. Metanchuk seconded that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was taken and the motion for adjournment carried at 8:12 p.m.
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05152023-2283
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