October 20, 2011

Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

October 20, 2011

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

Present:                 P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

Absent:                  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

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

The minutes of the Board meeting of September 15, 2011 were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by L. Gunderson and seconded by P. Stemmley that bills in the amount of $34,317.13 be paid.

                Ayes:      P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:   none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORTS

The Financial report was presented by Stacy McRae, Accountant. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

Motion 2:  It was moved by P. Beiermann and seconded by P. Stemmley to adjourn into executive session at 7:27 p.m.

Motion 3:  It was moved by P. Beiermann and seconded by C. McMillen to return to regular session at 7:47 p.m.

Motion 4:  It was moved by C. McMillen and seconded by R. Hellemeyer to provide one week (32 hours) of sick time and one week (32 hours) of vacation time to the Children’s Supervisor and the Cataloging Supervisor, with the unused sick days being accumulative.

                Ayes:      P. Beiermann, C. McMillen, P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:   none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:00 p.m.