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, and Sherrie Roderick, Tracy Wilson. Staff present was Janet Cler. Friends of the Tolono Public Library Member, Barb Frahm, Architect Guy Hampel and his wife, Sher were also present. President Paula Baker introduced the board to Mr. and Mrs. Hampel. Trustee Katrina Olson arrived at 7:19 p.m.

 

Public Hearing: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #2008-78-2

The public had no questions for the board at this time. Tracy Culkin moved to approve the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #2008-78-2. Joshua Mikeworth seconded.

Roll Call vote was taken as follows:

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Tracy Wilson                yes      

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed unanimously 6-0.

 

Minutes: The minutes of the June 3, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting were reviewed.  Joshua Mikeworth moved to approve minutes as written with corrections. Tracy Wilson seconded. Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report:   Joshua Mikeworth asked if the bills had arrived from Nogle and Black, for the new air conditioning unit, new sump pumps, repair on existing sump pump, and small gas leak. Janet Cler informed the Board that the work had been finished. Library is awaiting final bill.  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 06-4001462-1 matures on July 27th, 2008. Treasurer Linda Fisher recommended that the board invest in a short term CD .Tracy Wilson moved to empower Linda Fisher to make the best decision and reinvest the money at the best rate. Sherrie Roderick seconded. Motion carried.

 

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

 

 

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

 

Unfinished Business: Roof-Update   Architect Guy Hampel suggested that our first step should be to arrange a meeting with himself, Joshua Mikeworth, and a roofer.

Tracy Wilson moved that Paula Baker contact Larry White of Sidney, (a roofer). Tracy Culkin seconded. Motion Carried.

 

New Business:

Freedom of Information Core Policy

Updates  are as follows:

Line C should read 2008 instead of 2007. The amount in this line should be $253,997

Add Tracy Wilson to line F.

 

Paula Baker asked for 2 trustees’s to make the review to the minutes from the last fiscal year.

Tracy Wilson and President Paula Baker volunteered.

 

Building Maintenance Ordinance #08-78

Tracy Culkin moved to adopt Building Maintenance Ordinance #08-78.

Tracy Wilson seconded.

Roll Call Vote taken as follows.

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Katrina Olson               yes

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Tracy Wilson                yes

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed unanimously 7-0.

 

Hire Bookkeeper

Job description; needs to be able to file payroll quarterly reports, payroll monthly reports, payroll checks biweekly, the balancing of the checkbook, investment research and marketing.
Katrina Olson moved that we hire a part-time bookkeeper at $15 per hour. Tracy Culkin seconds.

Roll call vote taken as follows:

Tracy Culkin                 yes

Linda Fisher                 yes

Joshua Mikeworth        yes

Katrina Olson               yes

Sherrie Roderick          yes

Paula Baker                  yes

The motion passed unanimously 7-0.

 

Hire two employees

Tracy Culkin moved that we approve the hiring of  Emily Bickers and Colleen Musson.

Linda Fisher seconded.  Motion carried.

 

Employees cost of living raise
Current bookkeeper Diane Hoffman suggested a cost of living raise. After discussion

Tracy Culkin moved that no cost of living increase be given at this time, due to recent pay raises.

Katrina Olson seconded.

Motion carried.

 

Spring Plant Sale

A spring plant sale was discussed as being a great way to earn funds for the library.

It was decided to get in touch with the Friends Group and together plan something for next year.

 

 

Continuing Education: Publicity

 

 

 

Next Board Meeting August 12, 2008

 

Meeting Adjourned 9:07 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Sherrie Roderick, Secretary