February 18, 2010
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 18, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Pat Beiermann, President.
Present: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer
Absent: L. Gunderson
Also present: Mary Brewster, Library Director; Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants.
The minutes of the Board meeting of January 21, 2010 were approved as written.
Motion 1: It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Stemmley that bills in the amount of $41,554.88 be paid.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: L. Gunderson
REPORTS
The Financial report was presented by Stacy McRae. (See file)
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COMMUNICATIONS
Wire transfer document – not needed.
Letter from Jesse White awarding the Library a Per Capita Grant of $16,125.21.
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
C. McMillen reported on American Library Association information for Trustees/Friends of the Library.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussed Library date closures for 2010.
Discussed safety deposit box.
Report on Tax Volunteer Program.
Report on computers – with the T1 line and DSL line.
Report on e-pay.
Report on restroom faucets replaced.
Discussed Library Clerk hiring.
Computer policy discussed.
Incidents/accidents on Library property discussed.
Report on Snapshot Day participation.
Motion 2: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by C. McMillen that funds raised at the Used Book Sales and the Trivia Night in the amount of $3,900.00 be used for the Gates Grant matching funds.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: L. Gunderson
Motion 3: It was moved by C. McMillen and seconded by E. Hauser that the revised Computer Use Policy dated February 18, 2010 be approved.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen , M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: L. Gunderson
The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:15 p.m.