The meeting was called to order by President Elsie Munson at 7:00 pm. Trustees present: Evelyn Brefeld, Mary Jo Farrell, Kathy Hughes, Doug Liston, Elsie Munson, Edna Robel. Trustees absent: Marilynn May. A motion was made by Doug Liston and seconded by Kathy Hughes to amend the agenda and move to the presentation of the Herb Janzen Memorial to the top of the agenda. Motion carried. Several members of the family presented a Thomas The Train Wooden Railway Set (table for the children’s area) and several woodworking books for patrons. The table was plaqued and pictures were taken. We greatly appreciate this generous gift.
Returning to the
agenda, minutes of the March 8, 2005, meeting were
reviewed. A motion was made by Doug
Liston, seconded by Kathy Hughes, and approved to accept the minutes of the
meeting. Mary Jo Farrell and Edna Robel
abstained.
A motion was made by
Evelyn Brefeld, seconded by Doug Liston, and approved to
pay the bills in the amount of $40,467.34.
Ayes: Evelyn Brefeld, Mary Jo
Farrell, Kathy Hughes, Doug Liston, Elsie Munson, Edna Robel. Nayes:
none. Absent: Marilynn May.
Treasurer’s
Report: we are 75% thru the fiscal year
and everything looks good.
We will continue to
watch building fund expenses.
Committee
Reports: none
Correspondence:
·
Per Capita
Grant requirements mailing from State Library
·
Consolidated
Election memo from lawyer
·
Annexation
memo from lawyer (interesting case)
·
Memo from
Mike Madigan regarding House Bill 3761---Capital Construction Program for
Public Libraries
·
Referendum
workshop info from Steve Larson (April
29th in Lisle)
·
Invitation to
PALS Day 2005 (April 26th in
·
MCC Adult
Volunteer Literacy grant---we will be participating in this)
·
White Sox
Library Appreciation Night (July 9th)
·
NW Herald
column of 3/03/05, regarding Open Meetings Act
·
IMRF memo
regarding meetings to discuss the 2004 Investment Return and the impact on
employer contribution rates
Unfinished Business: employee survey results showed that only one employee would be interested in joining a credit union
New Business:
·
A motion was
made by Doug Liston, seconded by Kathy Hughes, and approved to submit
Paulette’s proposal for special funding for National Children’s Book Week in
November (Target grant application) .
·
We will hold
a special meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, to canvass the April 5th
election results.
·
Reviewed the
terms of the library mortgage and discussed the advantages of refinancing it at
this time. Doug will look into comparing
rates offered.
·
Reviewed
chapter 1-3 of Trustee Facts File
·
Reviewed
Chapter ll, “Governance & Administration” of
Serving Our Public
·
Reviewed with
Maria the excellent Library Director Review
·
Staff
salaries for FY2006 were discussed (Maria excused herself from this
discussion), but no decisions will be made until further information is
available.
·
Confirmed
trustee filings of Statement of Economic Interest.
·
A motion was
made by Evelyn Brefeld and seconded by Doug Liston to approve and sign the
Village Indemnification Agreement.
Motion carried.
Director’s Report
was reviewed.
Public Input: none
Board Input: none
Adjournment: A motion was made by Mary Jo Farrell,
seconded by Edna Robel to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn
Brefeld, secretary