Library Board Meeting of January 14, 2003

Roll Call: The meeting of the Oak Creek Public Library Board was called to order by Evelyn Elmer on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 4:45 p.m. at the library. Those in attendance in addition to Elmer were: Paula Cseri, Dennis Havey, Sara Larsen, Karen Siarkiewicz, City Librarian Ross M. Talis and Secretary/Bookkeeper Sharon Armstrong.

Approve Minutes: Motion was made by Dennis Havey, seconded by Sara Larsen, to approve the minutes of December 10, 2002. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

Approve Bills: Motion was made by Karen Siarkiewicz, seconded by Dennis Havey, to approve the 2002 bills in the amount of $14,144.88 and the 2003 bills in the amount of $40,068.09. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

Executive Session: Motion was made by Sara Larsen, seconded by Dennis havey, to request an Executive Session in accordance with Section 19.85(1)(c) to discuss personnel matters at 4:55 p.m. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

Reconvene: Motion was made by Paula Cseri, seconded by Sara Larsen, to reconvene the meeting into open session at 5:05 p.m. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

2003 Salary Increases: Motion was made by Dennis Havey, seconded by Paula Cseri, to give a 2.9% salary increase to all library employees effective January 1, 2003. This excludes library employees who are on probation. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

2003 Library Hour and Staff Modifications: Motion was made by Sara Larsen, seconded by Paula Cseri that in 2003 there will be a three-week mandatory vacation for all permanent part-time employees and that effective March 1, 2003 the library will open at 12 p.m. on Thursday. On Roll Call all voted Aye.

Adjournment: Evelyn Elmer declared the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Recorded by:

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Sharon Armstrong, Secretary/Bookkeeper

Submitted by:

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Ross M. Talis, City Librarian