O’Fallon Public Library
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2009
President Larry Morrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the small meeting room of the library. Also present were Board members Harriet Baker, Nancy Clark, Dennis Grimmer, Ruth Hill, Linda Kahley, Betty Reed, and Library Director Molly Scanlan. Georgia Coco was excused. A quorum was declared present.
Secretary’s Report Motion was made by H. Baker and seconded by B. Reed to approve the April Board meeting minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Motion was made by H. Baker and seconded by L. Kahley to file for audit the April Treasurer’s report. All ayes. Motion carried.
May Bills Motion was made by L. Kahley and seconded by H. Baker to approve the payment of the presented bills. Roll: L. Morrison, aye; H. Baker, aye; N. Clark, aye; D. Grimmer, aye; R. Hill, aye; L. Kahley, aye; B. Reed, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Librarian’s Report In addition to the printed report M. Scanlan stated that the bond passed the first reading at the City Council meeting and Dean Rich has consolidated funds at First Bank. In addition M. Scanlan announced that May 18 is the launch date for the Library’s new website, June 6 is a technology open house at the Library, and an adult summer reading program is being planned.
Friends of the Library From January through April internet book sales earned $779.06.
Book Discussion Group Due to Memorial Day holiday the May meeting has been changed to June 1. The featured book is Inman’s War by Jeffrey S. Copeland.
Public Comment There was none.
Topics for Future Consideration None mentioned.
Unfinished Business The Memorandum of Understanding Between the Board and Fred Schlipf, library building consultant was presented for acceptance and signing.
New Business Motion was made by H. Baker and seconded by D. Grimmer to approve the Annual Report as drafted by M. Scanlan. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by D. Grimmer and seconded by R. Hill that the Library participate in the non-resident library card program. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by L. Kahley and seconded by B. Reed that the tax bill method be used to establish the non-resident library card rate. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by L. Kahley and seconded by H. Baker to hire Shannon Buchanan as a part-time page. All ayes. Motion carried.
President Larry Morrison appointed Ruth Hill and Georgia Coco to the Nominating Committee. They will present a report at the June Board meeting.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy K. Clark
Secretary
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