Bethalto Public Library

December 17, 2009

Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

December 17, 2009

The meeting was called to order by Pat Beiermann, President.

Present:                  P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

Absent:                  P. Stemmley

Also present:        Mary Brewster, Library Director; Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants.

The minutes of the Board meeting of November 19, 2009 were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson that bills in the amount of  $37,852.28 be paid.

                Ayes:     P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:  P. Stemmley

REPORTS

The Financial report was presented by Kevin and Stacy McRae. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

Discussed two staff members pregnancies and how to deal with their absences.

Discussion of furnace problems. It was recommended to get a couple of quotes.

Discussion of AFLAC insurance – issues and problems. Will decline.

The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 7:37 p.m.