June 26, 2024 Minutes
Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Olympia Fields Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:33 pm.
Trustees Present: Howard Robinson (President), Dr. Taneen Brinson (Vice President), Sherry Demian (Treasurer), and Elizabeth Hadala (Secretary)
Absent: Jerry Pierson (Parliamentarian), Carolyn Johnson, and Dr. Kametta Clark
Also Present: Mary VanSwol and Jessica Washington
Minutes
Trustee Demian moved to approve the minutes of the May meeting.
Trustee Hadala seconded.
The motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Trustee Demian received the per capita grant award letter awarding $7,006.23. She also received a letter from the Illinois Funds. The Board needs to respond because the account had no activity for a period of time. Trustee Demian will send them a copy of the meeting minutes. She asked that titles be shown on the meeting minutes.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Trustee Demian presented May the financial report.
Trustee Hadala moved to accept the financial reports.
Trustee Brinson seconded.
The motion passed.
Little Free Library
The pieces of the Little Free Library have been delivered to the Park Forest Public Library. President Robinson stated that he would be in contact with the Parks Department to get it installed.
Retirement Party
The Board discussed Library Director Osuch’s retirement party and ways to honor her.
Trustee Demian moved to approve expenditures for a gift basket and gifts for Library Director Osuch not to exceed $250.
Trustee Hadala seconded.
The motion passed.
Community Involvement
Trustee Brinson updated the Board on her efforts to coordinate with Arcadia School. She wants to go into the school and read to the kids. The Board asked about reading to the kids in the library. President Robinson talked about collaborating with the Olympia Fields Park District.
Report from the Librarian
Interim Library Director VanSwol reported on upcoming programs.
Communications
Ms. Washington stated that the Olympia Fields newsletter is available.
Adjournment
Trustee Brinson moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Demian seconded.
The motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm