The Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for FY2008 was called to order at 6:45pm by Pres. Munson. There were no members of the public in attendance. Motion made by Farrell, seconded by Kucik to close the hearing at 7:00pm. Ayes: Robel, Farrell, Brefeld, Hughes, Kucik and Munson. Absent: Liston. Hearing closed at 7:01pm/

Meeting called to order by Pres. Munson at 7:02 pm

Trustee Liston arrived at 7:03 pm.

Members of the board greeted Jim Stockwell who has expressed an interest in serving out the remainder of E. Brefeld’s term of office.

Motion by Brefeld, second by Hughes to approve minutes of the July meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Farrell, second by Kucik to approve payment of bills in the amount of $39,167.08 from the general fund and $2250.60 from the building fund. Ayes: Liston, Farrell, Hughes, Robel, Kucik, Munson, Hughes.

Treasurer Liston stated that it is very early in the fiscal year to determine how well we are doing financially. We will continue to monitor expenses monthly.

There were no committee reports.

The board reviewed response from Waste Management regarding notification of the library’s intent to terminate service. We will contract with Jensen Disposal for services. It was noted that a check for credit should be forthcoming from Waste Management.

Board reviewed notice of balance of $84.30 in the E-Pay account.

Meeting was suspended in order for trustees and Mrs. Kapraun and Mrs. Krueger to judge entries in the 25^th anniversary art contest. Winners were determined at will be announced at the anniversary party on Sept. 16, 2007.

Correspondence:

The board reviewed impact fees collected to be paid to library district.

The board reviewed the flyer design for the "25^th birthday bash".

The board reviewed correspondence from attorney regarding laws pertaining to inquiring about architects’ fees while evaluating architectural firms.

The board reviewed notice of increase in legal fees to $170.00 per hour.

The board reviewed from Unique Management Service detailing amount of recovered fines and materials.

The board reviewed feedback from people attending the Homeschool Resource Center open house.

The board reviewed the library’s management profile.

There was no Old Business.

New Business:

Motion made by Liston, seconded by Brefeld to approve combined annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Ayes: Brefeld, Hughes, Farrell, Robel, Kucik, Liston, Munson.

Motion made by Farrell, seconded by Brefeld to approve certified estimate of revenues by source. Ayes :Brefeld, Farrell, Hughes, Liston, Robel, Kucik, Munson.

Motion made by Farrell, seconded by Kucik to approve the Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2006. Ayes: Brefeld, Farrell, Hughes, Robel, Liston, Kucik, Munson.

Trustees Farrell and Hughes certified the accuracy of the Secretary’s minutes for FY2006 indicating 3 typographical errors to be corrected.

Pres. Munson and Secretary Kucik certified the Illinois Public Library Annual Report FY2006-2007 as submitted by Director Zawacki.

The board reviewed the annual report comparison.

Motion made by Liston, seconded by Brefeld to approve the proposed disaster plan. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion made by Liston, seconded by Brefeld to approve the quote from Garrelts’ Plumbing for proposed work. Work is to be paid from the Building fund. Ayes. Liston, Robel, Kucik, Hughes, Farrell, Munson, Brefeld.

Motion was made by Kucik, seconded by Hughes to approve pre-payment of yearly mortgage interest charges for FY2008 in the amount of $18, 703.32. Ayes: Liston, Hughes, Brefeld, Farrell, Kucik, Robel, Munson.

Trustees discussed various proposed banner designs. Suggested combining features of 2 designs. Also discussed various color choices. Navy background with yellow design was chosen by concensus.

The board reviewed the director’s report noting recent fire inspection, attendance at the Summer Reading program, and disability of employee Mrs. Costello.

Motion made by Farrell, seconded by Brefeld, to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned by Pres. Munson at 8:22pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Kucik, Secretary