Johnsburg Public Library District

 

Board Meeting Minutes---Tuesday, May 8, 2007

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by President Elsie Munson.  Trustees present:  M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, and Director Maria Zawacki.  Trustees E. Brefeld and E. Robel arrived late.

 

A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Hughes to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2007, board meeting and also the special meeting for library director evaluation held on the same date.  Motion carried. 

 

A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Kucik to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $35.684.12.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, and E. Munson.  Nayes:  none.  (E. Brefeld and E. Robel arrived after this vote was taken)

 

Treasurer’s Financial Report:  all in good order

 

Committee Reports:  none

 

Correspondence:

  • Information on library bus trip to Chicago and slide lectures on June 30th.
  • Information on trustee election…June 30th is the last day for elected trustees to take oath.  New board officers will be elected at the June board meeting.
  • McHenry Country IMRF survey results
  • Collection agency report from Unique Management Services…awesome!
  • Invitation to the retirement party for the McHenry Library Director.
  • Thank you from FISH….food for fines program.
  • Information about the MCC/Jack Franks municipal expo on June 19th.

 

Unfinished Business:  none

 

New Business:

  • A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve the Proposed Working Budget for FY2008.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.
  • A motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by M.J. Farrell to approve employee contribution cost for insurance for FY2008 (an increase of $10.10/mo.)  Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.
  • A motion was made by D. Liston and seconded by M.J. Farrell to approve 3 grant applications…application #08-5112 ”Culture Connection:  A Celebration of World Cultures” for the LSTA “Libraries:  Innovate, Create, Collaborate” grant offering, application #08-4109 “Ride Safe: Bicycle Safety Awareness” for the LSTA “Safety Grant” offering, and application #08-2150 “Me Too Program” for the LSTA “Emerging Grant Writers” offering.  Motion carried.  Kudos to Pamela Miskocl and Maria Zawacki for their work on these applications!
  • A motion was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Hughes to approve the lawn maintenance proposal for 2007 from Harms Landscape Maintenance Service, Inc. ($2810.00) Motion carried.  Ayes:  E. Brefeld, M.J. Farrell, K. Hughes, K. Kucik, D. Liston, E. Munson, E. Robel.  Nayes:  none.
  • A motion was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Brefeld to approve the indemnity agreement with Larry Taylor (regarding outdoor light display).  Motion carried. Discussion about insurance coverage for the display when it is completed.
  • Discussion about new banners for the village of Johnsburg…to be designed by Pam, how many?, cost?  The topic was tabled for the June meeting.

 

Director’s Report:  looks good

 

Public Input:  none.

 

Board Input:  It was noted that the library sign by the Fairview street entrance has been removed…it is being painted.  Also, concern about the sprinkler system in the building…has it been inspected lately?  Maria is checking into it.

 

Adjournment:  A motion was made by E. Brefeld and seconded by K. Hughes to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Evelyn Brefeld, secretary