Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

October 18, 2007

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; Stacy and Kevin McRae, Accountants.

The minutes of the Board meeting of August 30, 2007, were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by C. McMillen and seconded by E. Hauser that bills in the amount of  $34,162.46 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, Accountant. (See File)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

Letters from Madison County Board of Review regarding businesses that are requesting an appeal of taxes.

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

Discussed Disaster Plan Manual.

Discussed issue of keys – rekey all locks in building.

Discussed Safety Deposit Box – transfer to First of Bethalto Bank.

December 4, 2007 author Bill Nunes will speak from his new book Amazing Stories from Southern Illinois for an adult program.

Motion 2:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson that Ordinance

2007-10, Levy Ordinance for the Liability Insurance Fund, be approved.

                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 L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley that Ordinance 2007-11, Levy Ordinance for the Audit Fund, be approved.

                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 C. McMillen and seconded by M. Brown that Ordinance

2007-12, Levy Ordinance for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, be approved.

                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 E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson that Ordinance

2007-13, Levy Ordinance for the Social Security Fund, be approved.

                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 M. Brown and seconded by C. McMillen that Ordinance

2007-14, Levy Ordinance for the Building and Equipment Fund, be approved.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 7:  It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by L. Gunderson that Ordinance 2007-15, Levy Ordinance for the General Fund, be approved.

                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 E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley that the Working Cash Fund be repaid from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund  $520.30, effective June 30, 2007.

                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 7:55 p.m.