Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

July 17, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Pat Beiermann, President.

Present:                  P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

Absent:                  M. Brown, E. Hauser

Also present:        Mary Brewster, Library Director; Stacy and Kevin McRae, Accountants.

The minutes of the Board meeting of June 19, 2008, were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by R. Hellemeyer that bills in the amount of  $42,978.80 be paid.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

REPORTS

The Financial report was read. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Motion 2:  It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by C. McMillen to adopt Ordinance 2008-2, Resolution of Determination of Prevailing Wage Rates.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

Motion 3:  It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Stemmley to adopt the Tentative Budget for FY 2008-2009.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

Motion 4:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley to enter into closed session at 8:37 p.m.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

Motion 5:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Beiermann to exit closed session at 8:43 p.m.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:44 p.m.

July 17, 2008

 CLOSED SESSION

Closed session began at 8:37 p.m.

Discussed was held on Director’s salary.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Beiermann to increase the Director’s salary by 5% making the salary $45,702.93.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser

Pat Beiermann moved to return to open session at 8:43 p.m.