President Paula Baker called the meeting of the Tolono Public Library District Board of Trustees to order at 6:59 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Trustees present were Paula Baker, Tracy Culkin, Linda Fisher, Katrina Olson and Sherrie Roderick. Staff present was Janet Cler. Trustee Joshua Mikeworth was absent.

Minutes: The minutes of the November 6, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting were reviewed. Katrina Olson moved to approve the minutes as written. Tracy Culkin seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Sherrie Roderick moved to approve checks as written. Tracy Culkin seconded. Motion carried. Linda Fisher presented information from Diane Hoffman about the library’s investments, specifically current Treasury Notes and their balances and maturity dates. President Paula Baker requested that additional information be presented at the February meeting regarding the benefits of closing out lower-interest notes and reinvesting them at higher rates.

Library Director’s Report: The Library Director’s Report was reviewed.

Unfinished Business:

Roof Repairs: In light of the recent rain, President Paula Baker suggested that a roofing company representative be called to inspect the roof for leaks. She has contacted Joshua Mikeworth for the roofers’ contact names so arrangements can be made for an inspection.

Program Coordinator’s Report: The Program Coordinator’s Report was distributed and reviewed.

New Business:

“President Paula Baker asked for a board member to volunteer to be present for the first “Family Movie Night” on Friday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. to watch “Chicken Run.” Katrina Olson and Tracy Culkin will check their schedules and let Janet know if they can attend.

President Paula Baker asked for to board members to volunteer to review the Library’s General Policies, By-Laws, Mission Statement, and Long Range Plans. Sherri Roderick volunteered and will work with President Paula Baker, with Janet Cler providing additional input and oversight.

President Paula Baker shared a note from Dianne Hoffman asking the board to consider raising the starting hourly wage for new employees from $7.50 to $8.00 and raising other part-time and evening employees hourly wages by 50¢. Following discussion by the Board, Katrina Olson moved that the starting hourly wage for new employees be raised from $7.50 to $8.00. Tracy Culkin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows:

Linda Fisher Yes

Sherrie Roderick Yes

Tracy Culkin Yes

Katrina Olson Yes

Paula Baker Yes

The motion carried, 5 for and 1 absent.

Vacation Policy Clarification: The existing vacation policy is unclear about vacation earned beyond 5 years of full-time employment. After some discussion, it was agreed that the issue would be reviewed by board members individually, and the issue would be discussed at the February meeting.

New Board Member: With the resignation of Frank Krasnowski, a new trustee is needed for the vacant seat. Janet Cler will place an ad requesting that interested parties submit letters of interest by January 1 so that a decision can be made at the February board meeting.

Continuing Education: Janet Cler shared a copy of last fiscal year’s Tax Levy Report in anticipation of receiving the Tax Levy Report in April for the upcoming fiscal year. This report provides the financial basis for the annual budget.

Next Meeting: February 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Library Meeting Room.

Tracy Culkin moved to adjourn and Linda Fisher seconded.. Motion passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Katrina Olson, Substituting for Secretary Joshua Mikeworth