Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting

June 21, 2007

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

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

Absent:           none

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

The minutes of the Board meeting of May 17, 2007, were approved as presented.

Motion 1:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson that bills in the amount of  $41,431.46 be paid.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

REPORTS

The financial report was presented by Stacy McRae, Accountant. (See File)

Please note: from now on the bills to approved at each meeting and the financial report will always reflect the financial situation through the last day of the previous month.

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

Motion 2:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by C. McMillen to open the closed meeting minutes dated June 15, 2006.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 3:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley that we adopt the new salary schedule effective July 1, 2007.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 4:  It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Stemmley that we adopt the Tentative Budget for FY 2007-2008.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 5:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by C. McMillen that we adopt the same method for determining Non-Resident Library Card Fees for FY 2007-2008, the Tax Bill Method.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 6:  It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by C. McMillen that we adopt Ordinance 2007-1, an ordinance setting forth the time and place of the regular meeting of the Bethalto Public Library District Board of Trustees.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 7:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser that we adopt Ordinance 2007-2, a resolution of determination of prevailing wage rates.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

Motion 8:  It was moved by M. Brown and seconded by L. Gunderson that we adopt Ordinance 2007-3, an ordinance to levy and asses a tax of .02% for building and maintenance purposes.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

President Beiermann moved that the board move into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 8:00 p.m.

Motion 9:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser that the Library Director (Mary Brewster)  receive a 5% raise - $43,526.57.

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

                Nayes:    none

                Absent:   none

The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:05 p.m.