June 19, 2008
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
June 19, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Cheryl McMillen, Vice President.
Present: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Also present: Mary Brewster, Library Director; Stacy and Kevin McRae, Accountants.
The minutes of the Board meeting of May 15, 2008, were approved as written.
Motion 1: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by E. Hauser that bills in the amount of $33,217.95 be paid.
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
REPORTS
The Financial report was presented by Stacy and Kevin McRae, Accountant. (See file)
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
Discussion of: Shattered windows (see Librarian’s report #4)
Summer Reading Program (see Librarian’s report #3)
Fax fee – change to $1.00 per page, includes tax (see Librarian’s report #7)
DVD procedures – purchasing locking cases (see Librarian’s report #8)
Computer expenses/future plans – will proceed with plans (see Librarian’s report #9-10)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion 2: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley to sign up for the Illinois Funds E-Pay electronic payment services program, effective May 15, 2008.
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
NEW BUSINESS
Budget Committee will meet on Monday, July 14th at 4:30 p.m. at the Library.
Motion 3: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by P. Stemmley to adopt the tax bill method as the method for determining non-resident library card fees for FY 2008-2009.
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Motion 4: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by C. McMillen to adopt the new salary schedule effective July 1, 2008.
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Motion 5: It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by E. Hauser to sign the agreement for GateNet Participating Member Fees (for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009).
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Motion 6: It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by C. McMillen to adopt Ordinance 2008-1. The Bethalto Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursdays in the Little House on Prairie.
Ayes: C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
The meeting was adjourned by C. McMillen at 7:45 p.m.