August 18, 2011
Bethalto Public Library District
Budget Hearing Meeting
August 18, 2011
No public attendance.
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
August 18, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Pat Beiermann, President.
Present: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Absent: none
Also present: Mary Brewster, Library Director; Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants.
The minutes of the Board meeting of July 21, 2011 were approved as written.
Motion 1: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by P. Stemmley that bills in the amount of $50,152.50 be paid.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
REPORTS
The Financial report was presented by Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants. (See file)
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion of Leave and Time Off Policy.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of water bill and toilet issues.
Report on fixture sale at Borders.
Discussion of conference, Reaching Forward South, on Friday September 30th for a staff enhancement day. Library stays open, send half of supervisors and clerks, rent a minivan.
Discussion of standards for Illinois public libraries
Motion 2: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson to move not to adopt the Leave and Time Off policy.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 3: It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Beiermann to move to send the Leave and Time Off policy back to the personnel committee.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 4: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by R. Hellemeyer to move to rescind the Salary Schedule that was effective July 1, 2010.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 5: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-2, General Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 6: It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by C. McMillen that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-3, Building and Equipment Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 7: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-4, Social Security Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 8: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by P. Beiermann that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-5, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 9: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-6, Liability Insurance Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Motion 10: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by C. McMillen that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2011-7, Audit Fund, be adopted.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: none
The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:54 p.m.
