Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

Regular Board Meeting Held at Robert Rowe Library

February 12, 2009

Call to Order: President Brenda Brown called the meeting to order to 7:30pm. Members Present: Brenda Brown, Kathy Mufich, Jamie Walker, and Karen Koubek.  Members absent: Donna Klein-Acosta, John Maurer, and Mike Walker.  Guest present: Debby Smith.

Open Forum: None

Minutes from previous meeting: January 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Kathy and seconded by Karen, motion carried.

Financial report: January 8, 2009 Financial Report was motioned for acceptance by Jamie, seconded by Karen, motion carried.

Committee Reports: Decorating Committee reports that new chairs for the Community Room have been ordered and the old chairs will be sold.  The Brochure Committee is waiting for pictures to complete the brochure.  The website committee is working on the website and progressing every day.

Special Orders: None to review.

Board Development: None at this time.

Unfinished Business: The computer area has four new computers and staff training is scheduled.  The 15th Anniversary Open House is May 2, 2009.  The Open House will be featuring the mural in Children's Room, the new computer area, and foyer area.  The new sign will be installed when there is no danger of frost.  A resolution to raise the development fees $.18 was passed.  Friends of the Library meeting is scheduled for April  1, 2009 at 6:30pm.

New Business: PALS Day is April 24, 2009.  the library will be closed that day so that all staff and board president may attend.

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: None

Library Director's Report: New chairs ordered. Teen Tech Week is March 8-14.  Cemetery and business directory is updated.

Adjournment: Motion made by Kathy, seconded by Karen.

Respectfully submitted: Jamie Walker, Secretary pro tem