Library Board
Meeting date:
Monday, January 12, 2015
O’Fallon Public Library Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015
President Larry Morrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the large meeting room. Also present were Board Members Harriet Baker, Nancy Clark, Bob Kueker, Doug Distler, Dennis Grimmer, Betty Reed and Library Director Molly Scanlan. Linda Kahley was excused. Nanette Andersson and Henry Siekmann were also in attendance.
Secretary’s Report: A motion was made by H. Baker and seconded by B. Reed to accept the minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made by D. Distler and seconded by H. Baker to file for audit the December Treasurer’s Report. All ayes. Motion passed.
January’s Bills: A motion was made by H. Baker and seconded by B. Reed to approve payment of the presented bills. Roll: L. Morrison, aye; H. Baker, aye; N. Clark, aye; B, Kueker, aye; D. Distler, aye; D. Grimmer, aye; B. Reed, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Librarian’s Report: The library was notified that they are expected to receive Per Capita Grant funds in the amount of $35,495. Molly is applying for a construction grant, as well.
Friends of the Library: The next Friends meeting is 01/13 and the upcoming book sale will be 02/07-02/08.
Book Discussion Group: The Book Discussion Group will meet Monday January 26, 2015. The group will be reading Doris Kearns
Goodwin’s “The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard, Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism”.
Public Comment: There was none.
Topics for Future Consideration: There was none.
Unfinished Business: Henry Siekmann discussed the auditor’s report. Nanette Andersson discussed the construction project. A motion was made by D. Grimmer and seconded by H. Baker to approve preliminary plans and move forward in completing the design development stage. All ayes, motion approved. A motion was made by D. Grimmer and seconded by N. Clark to authorize that M. Scanlan may spend up to $2200 as she sees fit regarding the Bradford Pear Tree issue. All ayes, motion passes.
New Business: The Director’s Evaluation was reviewed. Personnel issues were discussed. The Budget Meeting was set for January
26 at 1:00pm.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer McCollum Recording Secretary