March 17, 2011
Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
March 17, 2011
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; Stacy and Kevin McRae, Accountants.
The minutes of the Board meeting of February 17, 2011 were approved as written.
Motion 1: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by C. McMillen that bills in the amount of $34,148.85 be paid.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Stemmley
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
REPORTS
The Financial report was presented by Stacy and Kevin McRae. (See file) Discussed modification of mortgage.
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussed Trivia Night.
Discussed Gates Opportunity Online Hardware Grant Phase 2.
· Rearrangement of computer area and juvenile area.
Discussed bids on replacement of railing for the library’s ramp. Recommed option #2. – Check on a railing to the basement.
NEW BUSINESS
Director reported on the meeting at the Lewis & Clark Library System concerning the systems merging process.
Motion 2: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by R. Hellemeyer that the board approved Option 2 with Rea Machine & Welding to replace the railing for the Library ramp and the raised entrance area. We will check on a possible railing and gate to the basement steps.
Ayes: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Stemmley
The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:07 p.m.
