Johnsburg Public Library District

 

Board Meeting Minutes---April 10, 2007

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by President Elsie Munson.  Trustees present:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel, and Director Maria Zawacki.  Trustee D. Liston was absent.

 

A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Kucik to approve the minues of the March 13, 2007, meeting.  Motion carried.  E. Brefeld and E. Robel abstained.

 

A motion was made by K. Kucik and seonded by E. Brefeld to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $35,751.33.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson.  E. Robel atstained. D. Liston was absent.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  reviewed.

 

Committee Reports:  The library Director annual review was shared with Maria…a very favorable review with minimal suggestions for improvement.  It was decided to use the narrative evaluation format every year.

 

Correspondence:

  • IMRF Contribution Rate Notice for 2008…2007 rate is 9.76%, 2008 will be 9.90% total employer rate.
  • Tax Computation Report (for 2008)….reflects a 5.5% increase.
  • Thank you note from adopted Mississippi library
  • Notification of Per Capita grant ($14,935).  Kudos to Maria for her capable grant writing!

 

Unfinished Business:

·        A motion was made by K.Kucik and seonded by M.J. Farrell to approve purchase of a new color photocopier for public use.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none  Absent:  D. Liston.

·        A motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by M.J. Farrell to approve the outdoor light display proposal by Larry Taylor.  After discussion, the motion was amended to include that the cost would not exceed $1700 ( this includes the fee for an indemnification agreement).  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston.

 

New Business:

  • After discussion about the minimum wage increasing by $1/hr, a motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Munson to recommend an across the board $1/hr increase for starting salaries and current employee salaries  (effective July 1, 2007).  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston.
  • A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Kucik to approve an estimate for annual plumbing inspection.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston.
  • Review evaluation forms for Digital Camera classes---kudos to the class instructors for attempting to meet all the individual needs and concerns.
  • Review E-pay----it is now in operation.
  • April 17 election canvassing info---local canvassing boards have been abolished as per PA 94-0647.  Canvassing is now down by the county clerk’s office.

 

Director’s Report:  National Library Week (4/15-21) activities sound awesome!

 

Public Input:  none

 

Board Input:  none

 

Adjournment:  A motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by K. Kucik to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:18 pm.

 

 

                                                                 Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                 Evelyn Brefeld, secretary