President Paula Baker called the meeting of the Tolono Library District Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Library meeting room. Present were Paula Baker, Tracy Culkin, Joshua Mikeworth, Linda Fisher, Sherrie Roderick, and Tracy Wilson. Katrina Olson was absent. Staff present was Janet Cler.

Minutes: The minutes of the July 8, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting were reviewed. Joshua Mikeworth moved to approve minutes as written with corrections. Linda Fisher seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Tracy Culkin moved to approve checks as written. Tracy Wilson seconded. Motion carried.

Cash investment and balance sheets were reviewed. President Paula Baker informed the board that First Bank of Savoy CD 06-4001493-6 for $250,000 matures on August 28^th, 2008.

Tracy Wilson moved to empower Linda Fisher to make the best decision and reinvest the money at the best rate. Tracy Culkin seconded.

Roll Call Vote taken as follows.

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Katrina Olson               absent

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Tracy Wilson                yes

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed 6-0.

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

Program Coordinator’s Report: Program Coordinator’s report was reviewed.

Unfinished Business: Roof-Update: The proposal from White Roofing Co. was reviewed. Tracy Culkin moved that we accept the proposal including the purchase of two solar powered roof vents. Tracy Wilson seconded.

Roll Call Vote taken as follows.

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Katrina Olson               absent

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Tracy Wilson                yes

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed 6-0.

New Business:

Hire Office Assistant

Tracy Wilson moved to create the position of office assistant at $13 per hour for 30 hours per week. Linda Fisher seconded.

Roll Call Vote taken as follows.

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Katrina Olson               absent

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Tracy Wilson                yes

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed 6-0.

Continuing Education: Model Ethics Ordinance, text of the Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act packets were handed out. Janet Cler asked the Trustees to review them as a part of the Per Capita Grant Application requirement.

Sherrie Roderick moved to close the meeting. Tracy Culkin seconded. Motion carried.

Next Board Meeting September 2, 2008

Meeting Adjourned 8:29 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sherrie Roderick, Secretary