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February 2010 Board of Trustee Minutes

 

Robert W. Rowe Public Library District
Regular Board Meeting Held At: Robert W. Rowe Public Library              
February, 11, 2010
 
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Call to Order: President Brenda Brown called meeting to order at 7:10pm. Trustees present: John Maurer, Lisa Olson, Karen Koubek, Kathy Mufich. Trustees absent: Jamie Walker, Donna Klein-Acosta.
 
Open Forum: None.
 
Minutes from previous meeting: Jan. 14, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by John and seconded by Lisa, motion carried.
 
Financial Report: Jan. 14, 2010 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Karen and seconded by John, motion carried.
 
Committee Reports: None.
 
Special Orders: None.
 
Board Development: Tabled until until March 11, 2010 meeting due to computer problems.
 
Unfinished Business: Staff and trustees were asked to choose three service responses for a new Mission Statement for Long Range Plan. Staff chose: Local History, Life Long Learning, General Info. Trustees chose: General Info., Local History, Life Long Learning. Sheridan Board of Trustees will be asked for their input at the March 11, 2010 meeting.
 
John looked at the Wachovia Trust statement. Assets are down but, income is up. Debbie reported a change in the dates of dispersments to: Jan 15, Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15, Dec. 15.
 
Debbie sent out 1600 letters about the Historic Preservation Grant. 23 responses were received along with $715.00. Grant money will possibly used for the purchase of a computer and a scanner for the Local History section. Grant will be sent in March.
 
There will be a “Meet and Greet” with the Sheridan Village Board of Trustees on Thursday March 11, 2010 at 6:00pm. A light dinner from Subway will be served.
 
New Business: The State paid out Per Capita Grant monies of $4521.43 using LSAT Grant. The money may not be used for computers or internet access.
 
There will be a Trustee Forum Workshop in Lisle on Feb. 27th.
 
Lisa is moving out of the library district effective Feb. 11, 2010 and a new trustee needs to be found, maybe someone from the Community Club. Kathy will talk to John Moran. Donna will talk to Terry Hapke. The Sheridan Board of Trustees will also be asked.
 
Wallace approached the Reddick Library District seeking full privileges and services in Ottawa Libraries.
 
Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: “Meet and Greet” with the Sheridan Board of Trustees.
 
Library Director’s Report: A light panel fell in the Children’s Room. New one was purchased at Lowes. It was too big so Hal Brown is trying to cut it to size. Thanks Hal! John took down the outside Christmas decorations. Library will be closed on Feb. 15th for President’s Day. Million Dollar Quartet trip was cancelled due to not enough participation. The library participated in “Snapshot in the Day of a Library” on Feb. 10th. A survey on the use of the library was taken, lots of pictures snapped, and data collected to show how libraries provide invaluable services to the community. The Census Bureau will be using the library as a testing and training site.
 
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 8:35pm was made by Lisa, seconded by John, motion carried.

 

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