Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Of the Johnsburg Public Library District

October 11, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order by Pres. Elsie Munson at 7:10p.m.  Trustees present: Kathy Hughes, Edna Robel, Mary Jo Farrell, Elsie Munson, Kathy Kucik,  and library director Maria Zawacki.  Absent:  Evelyn Brefeld and Doug Liston.

 

A motion was made by Robel and seconded by Hughes to approve the minutes of the Truth in Taxation hearing of 9/13/05.  Minutes were approved.

 

A motion was made by Farrell and seconded by Robel to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of 9/13/0f.  Minutes were approved.

 

Submitted bills were discussed.  Motion made by Farrell and seconded by Robel to approve payment of submitted bills totaling $36, 976.11.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  Hughes, Robel, Farrell, Munson, and Kucik.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  Liston and Brefeld.

 

Treasurer’s report was examined.

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

There was discussion of grants awarded and the programs that will be funded as a result.

 

There was no unfinished business.

 

New Business:

 A motion was made by Hughes  and seconded by Kucik to accept the bid from Brooks Landscape and Ponds for snow plowing for this winter season.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Farrell and seconded by Robel to accept the bid from Dingman Landscape Design in the amount of $3,995.00 for lawn maintenance for 2006.  Motion carried.  Ayes:  Hughes, Robel, Farrell, Munson, and Kucik.  Nayes:  none.  Absent:  Liston and Brefeld.

 

 

Director’s Report:

The board discussed the possibility of “adopting” the public library of Waveland, Mississippi which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.  More details will be sought regarding the help needed.

The board discussed with admiration the fall display at the entrance to the library which is the work of Denise Jordan on behalf of the Johnsburg Village Garden Club.

The recent Trustee/Staff workshops held at Huntley Public Library were discussed.

 

There was no public or board input.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Farrell and seconded by Robel.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:32p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                           

                                                            Kathleen Kucik, acting for Sec. Evelyn Brefeld