Robert W. Rowe Public Library District
Regular Board Meeting Held At: Robert W. Rowe Library
August 14, 2009
Minutes
Call to Order: President Brenda Brown called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. Trustees present: Lisa Olson, John Maurer, Jamie Walker, Donna Klein-Acosta. Trustees absent: Kathy Mufich, Karen Koubek. Guests present: Debby Smith.
Open Forum: None.
Minutes from previous meeting: July 9, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by Lisa, motion carried.
Financial Report: June 30, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by John and seconded by Jamie, motion carried. July 31, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by John, motion carried.
Committee Reports: Brenda, for the building committee, updated the trustees on progress and plans for the outside reading area. They are working with Friends of the Library on this project.
Special Orders: Lisa and Jamie will complete the audit of the Secretary’s Minutes.
Board Development: Video #5, Board of Trustees and Finances was viewed.
Unfinished Business: The new outside sign is in place and being utilized. Debby reported that it is being noticed as calls are received as a result of announcements placed on the sign.
New Business: Ordinance 09/10-01 Building Maintenance was motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by John. Roll Call Vote: John – aye; Jamie – aye; Lisa – aye; Brenda –aye; Donna – aye. Motion carried. Truth in Taxation ordinance was discussed and Donna will ensure public notice is published in the newspaper. The proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was distributed for review and approval at next meeting. Annual report was distributed and signed. Debby asked Trustees to complete questions #16 and #19 by next meeting for Per Capita Grant requirements. A budget update was received from PALS noting a 16% decrease. A grant cut is planned to meet this shortfall.
Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: Debby has been notified of interest to create local history museum since there are four town historians. Discussion was held encouraging involvement of the Village with the Library.
Library Director’s Report: Sixty-five people enjoyed the trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo on July 25th. The end of the summer reading program on August 1 was well attended with 43 participants. The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for August 20 at 6:30pm. Beginning computer classes are going well with other classes being offered at a later date.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 8:15pm was made by Lisa, seconded by Jamie, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Klein-Acosta, Secretary