Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

Call to Order: President Brenda Brown, called the meeting to order at 7:10pm.  Trustees present:  Jamie Walker, Kathy Mufich, John Maurer, Donna Klein-Acosta. Trustees absent: Karen Koubek. Guests present: Debby Smith, John Morrow.

 

Open Forum: None.

 

Minutes from previous meeting: April 9, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by John, motion carried. 

 

Financial Report: March 31, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by John and seconded by Donna, motion carried. April 30, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Kathy and seconded by Donna, motion carried.

 

Committee Reports: The Evaluation Committee, Brenda and Karen, met and submitted the director’s evaluation for review and comment.

 

Special Orders:  Election of Officers was held. The slate of Brenda, President, Donna, Secretary, and Kathy Treasurer was motioned for acceptance by Kathy and seconded by John, motion carried. Term of office begins July 1, 2009 for one year. 

Brenda and Donna took the Oath of Office following their election to 6 year terms each held on April 7, 2009. Notarized copies will be maintained at the Library.

Donna will notify County Clerk of both these actions.

Board Development:  Video was deferred to next meeting.

 

Unfinished Business: The Village of Sheridan has placed the Library on their June agenda regarding the outside sign.

A motion to accept the director’s evaluation with changes was made by John and seconded by Donna, motion carried.

 

New Business:  Brenda will ensure resolutions between the Library and villages of Millington, Newark and Sheridan are reviewed as indicated in each resolution.

Mike Walker submitted a letter of resignation and the board discussed candidates to appoint to fulfill his 2 year term.

John Morrow reviewed the preliminary budget.

Brenda and Debby reported on Pals Day seminar. Work shops were informative and staff appreciated the opportunity to attend.

Decorating committee will look at purchasing computer/book couch tables for the foyer.

 

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: Brenda and Debby have begun investigating plans for a building addition and extended parking area.

Library Director’s Report: The Open House for the 15^th Anniversary had over 85 participants. Debby sent a picture and article to the Times showing Representative Kay Hatcher presenting the library with the certificate. A letter asking for support of the Summer Reading Program has been sent to local businesses and organizations. Read on the Wild Side is the theme of this year. The newsletter is due the 1^st of June.

 

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 9:05 pm was made by Donna, seconded by Kathy, motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Donna Klein-Acosta, Secretary