Minutes of the Meeting

Of the

Board of Trustees

Johnsburg Public Library

Jan. 8, 2008

 

All trustees except D. Liston were present at the start of the meeting.  Pres. Munson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.  Director Zawacki was also present.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of 12/18/07 was made by M.J. Farrell and seconded by K. Hughes.  Ayes: M.J. Farrell, K. Kucik, K. Hughes, J.  Stockwell, E. Robel, E. Munson.  Motion carried.

 

Approval of Bills

Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $36, 901.83 was made by K. Kucik and seconded by E. Robel.  Ayes: J. Stockwell, K. Hughes, M.J. Farrell, K. Kucik, E. Robel, E. Munson.  Motion passed.

 

Treasurer’s Financial Report

Trustees reviewed the financial report. It was noted that fiscal year is half over and the budget is only 45% expended.

 

There were no committee reports.

 

There was no correspondence.

 

There was no unfinished business.

Trustee Liston arrived at 7:15pm.

 

New Business

Board reviewed proposal for replacement of humidifiers.  Motion was made by M.J. Farrell to allot $2754.24 for purchase of humidifiers.  Motion was seconded by D. Liston.  Ayes: J. Stockwell, K. Hughes, M.J. Farrell, K. Kucik, E. Robel, D. Liston, E. Munson. Motion passed.

 

Director’s Report

Board members reviewed director’s report.  Dir. Zawacki spoke about question by Tom Huemann regarding use of wireless computer access.  Discussion pointed out a number of negatives to allowing this.

 

Board Input

K. Kucik inquired about the solution to the lighting problem at the rear of building.  Dir. Zawacki stated that the fixture had been altered to try to lessen the intensity of light directed toward neighboring homes while still maintaining enough light for security in rear parking lot.

Motion to adjourn was made by K. Kucik and seconded by Liston.  Motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned by Pres. Munson at 7:32pm.

 

Photos were taken with trustees being presented facsimiles of state library grant checks.

 

                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                Kathleen Kucik, secretary