Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

August 19, 2010

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 July 15, 2010 were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by R. Hellemeyer that bills in the amount of $53,926.83 be paid.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  none

REPORTS

The Financial report was presented by Pat Beiermann. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

        Discussed issues with AT&T and a static IP.

        Discussed M&M Window Cleaning.

        Discussed Village of Bethalto Laptop Lab.

        Discussed Constellation New Energy electric suppliers – need more research, check winter and summer rates.

        Discussed Overdrive downloadable audiobooks and ebooks.

Grandma Mary – works for Library in Summer as foster grandparent – will now be with Library year round.

        Review of checkout location (% on main level vs. lower level). Discussion of possible movement of items.

Motion 2:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by R. Hellemeyer that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-3, Audit Fund, be approved.

                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 L. Gunderson that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-4, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, be approved.

                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 P. Stemmley and seconded by E. Hauser that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-5, Social Security Fund, be approved.

                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 L. Gunderson and seconded by C. McMillen that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-6, Liability Insurance Fund, be approved.

                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 C. McMillen and seconded by E. Hauser that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-7, General Fund, be approved.

                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 R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Beiermann that Appropriation Budget Ordinance 2010-8, Building & Equipment Fund, be approved.

                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 8:20 p.m.