Johnsburg Public Library District

 

Board Meeting Minutes---July 11, 2005

 

 

The meeting was called to order by President Elsie Munson at 7:08 pm.   Trustees present:  Evelyn Brefeld, Kathleen Hughes, Kathy Kucik, Elsie Munson, Edna Robel, and Director Maria Zawacki.  Absent:  Doug Liston, Mary Jo Farrell.

 

A motion was made by Kathy Kucik and seconded by Edna Robel to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2006, board meeting.  Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Evelyn Brefeld and seconded by Kathy Kucik to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $236,783.85.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston, M.J. Farrell.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  it is the beginning on a new fiscal year.

 

Committee Reports:  none

 

Correspondence:

·        Collection agency report

·        Memo from lawyer on legal fees (increasing $10/hr.)

·        Memo from lawyer regarding ‘employment at will’

·        Notice of public hearing of zoning board

 

Unfinished Business:  none

 

New Business: 

·        Motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve the revised working budget for FY2007.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston, M.J. Farrell.

·        Motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by K. Hughes to approve Ordinance No. 06-7-1 (Tentative
Budget Appropriation Ordinance for FY2007.  Motion  carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston, M.J. Farrell.

·        K. Hughes and K. Kucik volunteered to do the Fy2006 Secretary’s Audit.

·        Reviewed list of trustees, addresses, and terms of office for certification with County Clerk and Il State Librarian.

·        Motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Robel to approve the revised meeting room policy…the meeting room can only be used when the library is open.  Motion carried.

·        Discussed new art contest for library’s 25th anniversary in 2007.

·        Motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by E. Robel to approve pre-payment of  mortgage for next 11 months, thus paying an additional $13,487.21 to the principal.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  D. Liston, M.J. Farrell.

·        Reviewed construction mini-grant information….decided not to pursue it.

 

Director’s Report:  Good news about receiving the delayed Target grant money…money will fund two programs during National Children’s Book Week in November.  Sad news that Cy will be leaving the library staff the end of July….he will be greatly missed, but we wish him well with his future endeavors.

 

Public Input:  none

 

Board Input:  none

 

Adjournment:  Motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by E. Robel to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

 

                                                           Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                           Evelyn Brefeld, secretary