Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

May 15, 2008

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; Kevin McRae, Accountant.

The minutes of the Board meeting of April 17, 2008, were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley that bills in the amount of  $38,860.56 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 Kevin McRae, Accountant. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

                Director will check on Dumpster prices.

NEW BUSINESS

Received the Per Capita Grant of $19,119.37. (see Librarian’s report)

Reported on color copier. (see Librarian’s report)

Discussed summer reading program. (see Board packet)

Discussed possible interview procedures for future. They have been interviewing for a new clerk.

Motion 2:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by C. McMillen that we accept the Bylaws and Memorandum of Understanding for the GateNet Consortium effective 07-01-2008.

                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 7:32 p.m.