Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

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

 

Open Forum: None.

 

Minutes from previous meeting: August 14, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by Karen, motion carried. August 20, 2009 Special Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by Kathy, motion carried.

 

Financial Report: August 31, 2009 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Karen and seconded by Lisa, motion carried.  

 

Committee Reports: Kathy, for the building committee, reported the committee was in the bidding process for the outside reading area. They are working with Friends of the Library on this project.

 

Special Orders:  None.

Board Development:  Video #6, Board of Trustees and Policies was viewed. 

 

Unfinished Business: Board members submitted information to Debby for Per Capita Grant requirements. Comments submitted were discussed. Ordnance 09/10-02 Budget and Appropriation was motioned for acceptance by Jamie and seconded by John. Roll Call Vote: Lisa-aye; Kathy-aye; John-aye; Jamie-aye; Karen-aye; Donna-aye. Donna will ensure publication in the newspaper along with Truth in Taxation compliance documents. A public meeting will be held October 8, 2009.

 

New Business:  The letter from Wachovia Trust was reviewed. Debby signed up trustees to attend a mini-conference October 24, 2009 at Yorkville Public Library. 

 

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: None.

Library Director’s Report: Patti and Debby will be attending the ILA Convention. A new reading discussion group is starting this month. The WATT Readers are discussing “The Shack” for the next two months. The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was well attended. The latest newsletter should have been received. Melissa will be starting the popular Preschool Playgroup again this fall.

 

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 8:15pm was made by Jamie, seconded by Karen, motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Donna Klein-Acosta, Secretary