Peoria Standard

Peoria Heights Public Library Board of Trustees met June 13.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held in the Local

History Room on June 13, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by the President.

Roll Call: The following members answered the roll call: Jeanette Hillyer, Bill Bradley, Anne

Lockhart, Tom Horstmann and Lisa Reinholtz

Absent: Margy Simmons, Nancy Marshall

Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2017 were approved as printed.

Public Comments: No one from the public was present to offer comments.

Bills: After examining the bills, Bill Bradley moved, seconded by Tom Horstmann that the

bills be approved and paid. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Jeanette Hillyer, Bill Bradley,

Anne Lockhart, Tom Horstmann and Lisa Reinholtz. No Nays, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: There was no May 2017 Treasurer’s Report.

Director’s Report

Director Edwards gave the following reports:

Asphalting, sealing and striping of the parking lot were completed in the past month. New signage for

the handicap and motorcycle parking spaces has been ordered from the village and should be installed in

the next few weeks.

Pauli Builders replaced the handles on the door between the children’s area and the meeting room. The

new handles lock from either side of the door and improve building security.

Annual review – Patty Norbom: Director Edwards discussed Patty’s work and recommended that the

board grant her a step raise. Discussion followed. Tom moved, seconded by Ann Lockhart, to give Patty

a step raise. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Jeanette Hillyer, Bill Bradley, Anne Lockhart, Tom Horstmann

and Lisa Reinholtz. No Nays, motion carried.

Annual review – Jennifer Dodson: Director Edwards discussed Jennifer’s work and recommended that

the board grant her a step raise. Discussion followed. Tom moved, seconded by Ann Lockhart, to give

Patty a step raise. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Jeanette Hillyer, Bill Bradley, Anne Lockhart, Tom

Horstmann and Lisa Reinholtz. No Nays, motion carried.

The Governmental Affairs Committee has started meeting under direction of the village. Officials from

the village, Richwoods Township, PHCUSD #325, the library, Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce

and the Peoria Heights Historical Society will meet monthly to exchange information and work on

cooperative efforts within the village.

“The Flutter and Buzz Patrol” will start on June 27. The garden has developed nicely and should provide

plenty of flowers and attract many pollinators to aid in education efforts during the project.

The Summer Reading Challenge started on June 1. Early sessions have been very popular. Turnout for

design labs and open play has been very high.

President’s Repor

The president requested that Director’s Evaluation forms be returned to her by July 1, 2017. The

director’s evaluation will be at the July 2017 board meeting.

New Business

An Armed Forces Celebration Day will be held at Pour Brothers on July 22 from 4 p.m. to midnight.

The Peoria Heights Fire Department is holding a hundredth anniversary celebration at Tower Park on

July 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Public Comments

No one from the public was present to offer comments.

Adjournment

With no further business to discuss, President Hillyer adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

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