May 20, 2010
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 20, 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; Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants.
The minutes of the Board meeting of April 15, 2010 were approved as written.
Motion 1: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson that bills in the amount of $31,751.29 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. (See file)
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COMMUNICATIONS
Frank Miles, County Treasurer regarding 2009 tax bills.
Lowe’s regarding their quote support program.
Marvin Cox regarding a mural in the Library.
Fiscal Year 2011 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement and Rate Tier from the Local Government Health Plan.
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Maintenance jobs discussed including discussion of blue stair treads.
Met match for Gates Grant through book sale and trivia night.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of mural for Library – Board recommended NO
Introduction of Overdrive audio and ebooks
E-pay – up and running
Discussion of Summer Reading Program
Local Request discussion
Discussion of restructuring of LCLS
The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:00 p.m.