Johnsburg Public Library District

Board Meeting Minutes---Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Elsie Munson at 7:45 pm. Prior to the meeting, Roger Lindus gave a presentation on E-Pay by Office of the State Treasurer. Trustees present: Evelyn Brefeld, Mary Jo Farrell, Kathy Hughes, Kathy Kucik, Doug Liston, Elsie Munson, Edna Robel, and Director Maria Zawacki.

A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by K. Hughes to accept the minutes of the Nov. 14, 2006, meeting. Motion carried.

A motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $32,550.75. Motion carried. Ayes: E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Hughes, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel. Nayes: none. Absent: none.

Treasurer’s Report: so far so good.

Committee Reports: none.

Correspondence: none.

Unfinished Business: none.

New Business:

· Discussion about E-Pay…electronic payments program allowing patrons to pay bills at their convenience. A decision was tabled until the Jan. meeting.

· Reviewed the annual report statistic comparison.

· Trustees volunteered to work at Border’s for the holiday gift wrapping fundraiser.

· A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by M.J. Farrell to approve staff holiday recognition….$25 gift check to each employee. Motion carried. Ayes: E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel. Nayes: none.

Absent: none.

· Discussion about bulletin boards and the new book area. A motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by E. Robel to purchase 2 new bulletin boards and one (set of 12) new book displayers to try out (can purchase more displayers later if needed). Motion carried. Ayes: E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel. Nayes: none. Absent: none.

Director’s Report:

Public Input:

Board Input: E. Robel expressed thanks for the Border’s gift wrapping fundraiser….supporting the New Orleans relief fund.

Adjournment: A motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by K. Hughes to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Brefeld, secretary