Minutes of the Meeting

Of the Board of Trustees

Johnsburg Public Library

Sept. 18, 2007

Truth in Taxation Act hearing called to order by Pres. Munson at 6:30 pm. Trustees present: Farrell, Robel, Kucik, Munson.. There were no members of the public in attendance. Motion by Robel, second by Farrell to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Hearing closed by Pres. Munson at 7:00pm.

Regular meeting called to order at 7:01 pm. Trustee Hughes now in attendance. Pres. Munson moved to unfinished business on agenda and welcomed staff member Pam Miskoci to discuss color choice for new street banners. Pam brought a mock-up in blue and gold and trustees concurred that it was too much like the school district’s banner. All trustees concurred that chocolate brown with white printing would be preferable.

Board was joined by Trustee Liston at 7:10pm. Mr. Jim Stockwell was also present.

Meeting returned to agenda order.

Motion made by Farrell, seconded by Robel to accept minutes of the Aug. meeting as corrected. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Farrell, seconded by Kucik to approve payment of bills in the amount of $51,606.10. Ayes: Hughes, Kucik, Liston, Farrell, Robel, Munson.

Board reviewed financial report.

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

Board reviewed letter from Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative. They have not as yet contacted Director Zawacki.

New Business:

Motion made by Kucik, seconded by Farrell to approve Ordinance 2007-09-01 levying taxes for Library purposes for the fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $499,630.00. Motion passed. Ayes: Farrell, Hughes, Liston, Kucik, Robel, Munson.

Board reviewed Per Capita Grant application. Motion by Liston, seconded by Robel to approve the application. Motion passed unanimously.

Board reviewed the Working Budget for FY 2008. Motion by Kucik, seconded by Liston to revise the working budget to transfer $1500 from Contractual line item to Automation , $544 from Contractual to Miscellaneous, and $306 from Contractual to Capital Outlay. Motion passedAyes: Robel, Liston, Kucik, Farrell, Hughes, Munson.

Motion by Kucik, seconded by Farrell to appoint Mr. Jim Stockwell to fill remainder of Trustee Brefeld ‘s term. Motion passed unanimously.

Board reviewed letter from Lawn Doctor re: treatment for gubs in the entire lawn. Motion by Robel seconded by Farrell to approve expenditure of $1200 pending confirmation from U. of I. extension office regarding advisability of having treatment done. Ayes: Liston, Robel, Hughes, Farrell, Kucik, Stockwell, Munson.

Board reviewed Director’s report. Maria mentioned escalating discipline problems with small group of junior high-age patrons. Board discussed possible means of alleviating problems.

Motion by Kucik, seconded by Farrell to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned by Pres. Munson at 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Kucik, Secretary