Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

Robert W. Rowe Public Library District

Regular Board Meeting Held at: Robert W. Rowe Library

September 14, 2011

Minutes

Call to Order: President Brenda Brown called the meeting to order at 9:00pm. Trustees present: Kathy Mufich, Beth Bartling, Jody Placek-Brown, John Maurer, Karen Koubek. Guests present: Debby Smith, Patricia Smith.

Open Forum: None

Minutes  from previous meeting: Aug. 11, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were motioned for acceptance by Jody Placek-Brown and seconded by Beth Bartling, motion carried. Aug. 11, 2011 Appropriation Hearing Minutes were motioned for acceptance by John Maurer and seconded by Jody Placek-Brown motion carried.

Financial Report: Aug. 11, 2011 financial report was motioned for acceptance by Kathy Mufich, seconded by Karen Koubek, motion carried.

Committee Reports:  A: Rowe Rental check register was reviewed.

B. Repairs: Unit 1 replaced drain pipe in basement and will need to replace tile where exisiting carpet was laid, this will be done sometime     in September.

Special Orders (those items required by bylaws): There were 3 discrepancies found in audit

Ordinance # 10/11-02 is dated Aug. 12 and actual meeting date was Aug 19.

Ordinance # 10/11-05 and Ordinance # 10/11-04 were not included in the minutes from the Oct. 14 meeting. Changes were made and initialed.

Two ordinances were named same title, so it was decided to letter one A and the other B, and initial each.

Board Development: None

Unfinished Business:  A. Letter to Well Fargo: It was decided to revisit the option of sending a letter to Wells Fargo until Feb. 2012.

B. Per Capita Grant: John and Kathy need to file their submissions to   Debby as soon as possible.

C. Other: none

New Business:

A.     Tax Levy Ordinance: #11/12-04 Motion was made for acceptance by Beth Bartling seconded by John Maurer

Roll Call Vote: Brenda Brown – Aye, John Maurer-Aye, Kathy Mufich- Aye, Jody Placek-Brown-Aye, Beth Bartling-Aye, Karen Koubek-Aye; motion carried.

B.      Annual Report: Debby distributed IPLAR Report to all trustees

C.      Library Booth at Sheridan Cruise Night: Donna was absent so no report given.

D.     Other: Trustee Day at ILA Conference, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 all trustees are encouraged to attend.

Visionary Short/Long Term Plan: none

Library Director Report: Marc Simms and Tech ProLogic have been working to upgrade the server and virus protection on all computers. Patrons have commented on faster Internet speed and are very pleased.

With the start of school year, classes are coming in and Seventh-Day Adventist School is coming into the library.

Patti and Melissa are bringing back the popular Duct-Tape Programs, The event for teens in on Oct. 6 and the duct tape party for 3^rd to 5^th graders is scheduled for Sept. 24.

The Sheridan Historical Society has had several successful programs. Programs have been moved to American Legion due to lack of space in library.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 10:00pm was made by Jody, seconded by Kathy, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted