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Bethalto Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 18, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Beth Hauser, Treasurer.
Present: M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen
Also present: Mary Brewster, Library Director; Kevin McRae, Accountant.
The minutes of the Board meeting of October 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 $36,698.29 be paid.
Ayes: M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen
REPORTS
The Financial report was presented by Kevin McRae, Accountant. (See file)
Discussed paying down loan. Kevin will talk to Martha Smith at First of Bethalto.
The Librarian’s report. (See file)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COMMUNICATIONS
Info from Madison County Board of Review on 3 taxpayers requesting reduction in assessed value.
COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussed items that Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company asked to be corrected. Talk with Kathy Clark about outdoor solid railing covers.
NEW BUSINESS
Reviewed monthly statistics report.
Discussed Trivia Night.
Christmas Party 1:30-4:30 at Library on day of Victorian Walk, December 12th.
Discussion of Food for Fines.
Discussion of purchase of a bench to install at the back of the library.
Discussion of electric energy supply quotes = fixed rates, potential money saver.
Mary Brown left meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Motion 2: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser to sign a contract with Ameren Energy Marketing.
Ayes: M. Brown, E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen
Motion 3: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley to adopt the Display, Exhibit, and Meeting Room Policy.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 4: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by L. Gunderson to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-9, General Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 5: It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by E. Hauser to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-10, Building and Equipment Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 6: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-11, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 7: It was moved by E. Hauser and seconded by P. Stemmley to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-12, Audit Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 8: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-13, Liability Insurance Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 9: It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by L. Gunderson to adopt Levy Ordinance 2010-14, Social Security Fund.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
Motion 10: It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by E. Hauser to give Christmas bonuses.
Ayes: E. Hauser, P. Stemmley, L. Gunderson, R. Hellemeyer
Nayes: none
Absent: P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, M. Brown
