Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

August 20, 2009

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:     Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants; Jane Schulmeister, pubic participation.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser that bills in the amount of $61,725.46 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 Stacy McRae. (See file)

The Librarian's report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Jane Schulmeister

--- Library Interior Design - computer arrangement, concerns, rolling book shelves, dry erase boards, children's downstairs, library safety (isolated staff), speaker space.

--- Compliment Library staff.

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Report on 2009 Reading Program

Reviewed need for Laptop computer.

NEW BUSINESS

Report on Madison County Library Board Meeting (Beth Hauser).

Motion 2:  It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by C. McMillen that the Library purchase a $20,000 CD. Beth Hauser will check on details.

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 E. Hauser and seconded by C. McMillen that Ordinance 2009-3, Appropriation Ordinance - General Fund.

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 P. Stemmley that Ordinance 2009-4, Appropriation Ordinance - Building and Equipment Fund.

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 M. Brown and seconded by E. Hauser that Ordinance 2009-5, Appropriation Ordinance - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

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 R. Hellemeyer that Ordinance 2009-6, Appropriation Ordinance - Audit Fund.

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

Nayes:  none

Absent:  none

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 P. Stemmley and seconded by M. Brown that Ordinance 2009-8, Appropriation Ordinance - Social Security Fund.

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.