Meeting Minutes: Technology Committee
Date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024
Call to Order: 8:43pm
Roll Call: Trustees Zaute, Hayes and Shaul present with Director Grassi.
Public Comment: None
New Business:
Library Computers – There are 7 public computers and approximately 15 staff computers. Five of these
are over 10 years old (purchased in 2012) and they run Windows 7, which MicroSoft (MS) no longer
supports. Other remaining computers were are almost 5 years old. The useful life of a computer is
typically 3 years and each costs approximately $1,500 with MS software suite. Thus, Director Grassi is
working to identify technology grant opportunities to cover the total estimated cost of $30,000.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant (IL DCEO) – The vast majority of this
grant will be used to fund safety and security measures at the Library. CVI has already completed an
onsite visit with Director Grassi and our Head of Adult Services and Technology. This system will include
the following elements for the Library: interior and exterior security cameras, badged entry for doors,
paging system and a server and software to support the entire system. CVI will provide a written quote
shortly.
Final Report from Ad Hoc Committee – The report on lessons learned from patron Computer Use
violation will be used to inform and update the Computer Use Policy.
Executive Session: None.
Any and all Other Business: The Technology Committee has requested that the Bylaws and Policy
Committee modify the Library Board committee structure to combine the Finance and Technology
committees.
Adjournment: Hayes motioned and Shaul seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:15pm