Elkhart Public Library
300 S. Second Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING
MINUTES
October 17, 2007
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The meeting of the Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees was held on October 17, 2007, in meeting
room #406 of the Library Annex. Barbara G. Anderson, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL & INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Members of the Board of Trustees present were Barbara G. Anderson, Renee’ Cocanower, Janice E. Dean,
Levar L. Johnson, Mary E. Davis, and J. Scott Troeger. Stuart B. Basquin was unable to attend. Also
present were Connie Jo Ozinga, Director, and Sandra Bevins, Business/HR Manager. Library staff in
attendance: Deborah Stewart, Assistant Director. No guests were in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Adoption of Agenda
B. Approval of Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Last Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Financial Reports
c. Approval of Claims
d. Approval of Investments
e. Approval of Employee Changes
f. Approval of Circulation and Activity Reports
Renee’ Cocanower moved
THAT – the Consent Agenda be approved as presented with the addition of an agenda item: NEW
BUSINESS – Security.
Second: Levar L. Johnson Motion: Carried
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Director attended the Government Reform Commission meeting on October 11, 2007.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bond Process
The Common Construction Wage Committee meeting is rescheduled for October 19, 2007. The Bond
hearing is scheduled for October 25, 2007, in Indianapolis. The Director is collecting letters of support
from community leaders.
Main Library Site Consideration
This item was tabled.
Minutes of the Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees 10/17/2007 Page 2
Pierre Moran Branch Library Property The Library is waiting for a response to its counteroffer for the purchase of property.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee is considering improvements to the current methodology used to assign categories for compensation purposes. NEW BUSINESS Security The Director informed the Board of a steady increase in security problems which have made it necessary to involve the local authorities on a regular basis. She recommended the Library hire a part-time security guard.
J. Scott Troeger moved THAT – the Board authorized the Director to hire appropriate security on a temporary basis until a permanent solution to the security issues can be determined. Second: Mary E. Davis Motion: Carried
Levar L. Johnson moved THAT – an amendment be added to the above motion to the effect that a duly appointed law enforcement officer be considered as the first choice. Second: Janice E. Dean Motion: Carried Question and Information from Board, Staff, and Guests Barbara G. Anderson was interested in the Director’s progress in establishing a relationship with IUSB Elkhart. Special recognition was given to Cheryl Mann, Children’s Librarian, and Brent Ferguson, Webmaster. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to transact, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held November 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m., in meeting room #406 in the Elkhart Public Library Annex. __________________________ Renee’ Cocanower, Secretary
