July 2014
July 17, 2014 |
EAST ALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
Appropriation Ordinance
July 17th, 2014 2014-02
The hearing convened at 6:30 PM.
Those in attendance: Beverly Werts, Evelyn Mahanay, Jerome Podesva, Sally Hierman, and Richard Chartrand.
The hearing adjourned at 6:40 PM.
CALL TO ORDER |
The regular meeting of the East Alton Public Library District board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Sally Hierman at the library. Those in attendance were C. Wiegand, J. Podesva, and Beverly Werts. Margaret Funke was a present guest until her seat of Trustee was approved during the meeting. Eileen Long, Van Long, and Larry Thatcher were not present. Also present was the Director, Richard Chartrand. 4 present, 3 absent. Quorum established. |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS |
None |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Motion: Podesva Second: Werts Approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 board meeting. Roll call vote: Podesva, aye; Werts, aye; Wiegand, aye; Hierman, aye. 4 ayes, no nays, 3 absent. Motion carried. |
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CORRESPONDENCE |
Larry Thatcher’s letter of resignation; letter from insurance |
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FINANCE |
Motion: Werts Second: Podesva Approve wage and expenditures as presented for June/July 2014. Roll call vote: Werts, aye; Podesva, aye; Wiegand, aye; Hierman, aye. 4 ayes, no nays, 3 absent. Motion carried. |
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT |
1. I had a “secret shopper” visit the library. She was Bobbi Perryman from the Vespasian Warner Public Library in Clinton. The report is in the correspondence file. We did very 2. The board treasurer is no longer able to be bonded. Appointing a treasurer pro-tem is on the agenda. 3. The 2 cent Building and Maintenance Tax resolution is 4. Trustee Thatcher has resigned. This is on the agenda in two 5. The public hearing on the Appropriation Ordinance is 6. The fund and budget transfers are included in the board packet. 7. A replacement tax check was received in the amount of $15,298.86. 8. We have a bill for the audit. We are holding it until Ron makes his report. 9. If you can help with the Summer Reading club finale please 10. I have been weeding the adult collection. The book sale table is full. Kevin has relabeled the shelves. 11. Tanna needs to replace hard drives on at least three of the 12. No news on the latest Olin or Dynegy tax protests. 13. 2013 tax money is starting to be transferred from the county treasurer. 14. Jocie is continuing to block addresses as units are demolished 15. The proposed Levy Ordinance will be in the August board packet. Youth Services: Family movie night had a great attendance. The movie shown was the new release “Free Birds”. It was enjoyed by all 15 children who attended. This is the last family movie night event due to movie matinees during the summer reading program. Story time theme for May was Mother’s Day. The children were very busy making Mother’s Day projects. Mini clay pots were decorated with vivid foam stickers and an assortment of springtime, colorful silk flowers. They seemed very excited with this craft, and some of the children had to give their Mother’s Day present early, like at that moment! |
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OLD BUSINESS |
Motion: Werts Second: Hierman |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.