Johnsburg Public Library District

 

Board Meeting Minutes---Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007

 

 

The meeting was called to order by President Elsie Munson at 7:05pm.  Trustees present:  Evelyn Brefeld, Mary Jo Farrell, Kathy Hughes, Kathy Kucik, Doug Liston, Elsie Munson, and Director Maria Zawacki.  Trustee Edna Robel was absent.

 

A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Hughes to accept the minutes of the Jan. 9,2007, board meeting.  Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $40,120.22 and $1500 ( gutters for the back entrance) from the building fund.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  E. Robel.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  everything on track.

 

Committee Reports:  none.

 

Correspondence:

  • Homeschool Resource Center guestbook comments (very positive!)
  • Note from Kathleen Moehling (positive feedback about the Cubs pres.)
  • Thank you note from Virginia Brya (regarding the open house held in her honor)
  • Notification of the auditor’s estimate of fees for FY07,08, and 09.

 

Unfinished Business:  none.

 

New Business:

 

  • Reviewed patron evaluations of computer classes and art program

·        Discussed technology services proposal from StateLine Technologies.  A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve service for a block of 50 hours at $75.00/hr ($3750).  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E.Brefeld, M.J.Farrel, K.Hughes, K.Kucik, D.Liston, E.Munson.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  E.Robel.

·        Discussed purchasing new computers and monitors. We have sufficient funds in the Automation budget to make these purchases.  A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Brefeld to purchase 4 Dell computers ($929.20 each) and 6 flat-panel monitors ($182.94 each). Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  E. Robel.  A second motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by M. J. Farrell to purchase a receipt printer and a bar code scanner (cost not to exceed $1000).  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson.  Nayes: none.  Absent:  E. Robel.

 

Director’s Report:  Maria added that the movie showings for the kids have been very successful and reiterated some of the upcoming events for patrons.

 

Public Input:  none

 

Board Input:  none.

 

Adjournment:  A motion was made by K Hughes and seconded by M.J. Farrell to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 pm.

 

 

 

                                                                   Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                   Evelyn Brefeld, secretary