May 19, 2011
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 19, 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.
The minutes of the Board meeting of April 21, 2011 were approved as corrected. For Motion 1 it was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by R. Hellemeyer.
Motion 1: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by C. McMillen that bills in the amount of $46,484.72 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
$1,000 check from Glen Carbon Village from I LEAD U grant – will be spent on equipment.
Canvass Certification of the election results.
From Illinois State Treasurer regarding Illinois Funds lowering their administration fees.
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Check meters with city water department.
Discussed replacement railings from Rea’s Machine and Welding.
Gates Foundation – met our goal of matching funds.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of swipe machine (#2).
Discussion of cleaning service (#3).
Appointment of Committees:
Personnel – Mary Brown and Cheryl McMillen
Finance – Elizabeth Hauser and Trish Stemmley
Building – Loren Gunderson, Ruthann Hellemeyer and Elizabeth Hauser
Motion 2: It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by L. Gunderson that current officers will be retained. President – Pat Beiermann; Vice President – Cheryl McMillen; Secretary – Mary Brown; Treasurer – Elizabeth Hauser.
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 7:40 p.m.
