Johnsburg Public Library District

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting

Feb. 14, 2006

The meeting was called to order by Pres. Munson at 7:06 p.m.  Trustees present: Kathleen Hughes, Kathleen Kucik, Douglas Liston, and Elsie Munson.  Also present was library director Maria Zawacki.  Absent: Trustees Evelyn Brefeld, Mary Jo Farrell, and Edna Robel.

A motion was made by Hughes and seconded by Liston to approve the minutes of the Jan. 10, 2006 meeting. Motion carried, all ayes.

A motion was made by Liston and seconded by Hughes to approve payment of bills, including recent bill from the attorney.  The billing was for services dating back to 10/04.  It was recommended that Maria request billing on fiscal basis to avoid budget conflict.

Motion carried.  Ayes:  Hughes, Kucik, Liston, Munson.  Nayes:   none.  Absent:  Brefeld, Farrell, and Robel.

Treasurer’s report indicated that spending was approximately where it should be for this point in the fiscal year.

There were no committee reports.

Maria read a “thank you” from the presenter of the pastry demonstration.  She also reviewed the collection agency report and credited its effort for the return of an item overdue since 1999.

There was no unfinished business.

New Business.  The FY04 Illinois Public Library Statistics Management Profile was reviewed

The interesting comments from participants in programs funded through grants were reviewed.  Munson and Kucik reported information gained from attendance at the Public Access forum regarding the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.  A motion was made by Liston and seconded by Kucik to approve language revising the Sick Leave and Personal Leave policy.  Motion carried, all ayes.  Maria informed the Board that she had approved a donation from the Lions Club to provide a VideoEye magnifier aid to provide assistance to senior community members suffering from macular degeneration.

Motion was made by Liston and seconded by Hughes to approve the review of the by-laws.

A motion was made by Kucik and seconded by Hughes to approve the closing of the library on May 19, 2006 for the staff to attend continuing ed. opportunity.

Director Zawacki reiterated the success of Sunday hours after the first month.  She also noted the 70% increase in the Waste Management bill.  Discussion of ways to lower the amount were led to a suggestion that we only have 1-year contracts in the future and also consider finding a cheaper service provider.  Maria displayed a certificate of appreciation for the library’s hosting of the commemoration of Sept. 11th.

There was no additional board or public input.

Motion to adjourn was made by Liston and seconded by Hughes.  Motion carried, all ayes.  Meeting adjourned by Pres. Munson at 7:44 p.m.

                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                Kathleen Kucik, for Sec. Brefeld