Library Board

 

President Larry Morrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the small meeting room. Present were Board Members Harriet Baker, Nancy Clark, Bob Kueker, Doug Distler, Dennis Grimmer, Linda Kahley, Betty Reed and Library Director Molly Scanlan. Also present were Walter Denton and Nanette Andersson.

 

Secretary’s Report: Change “was” to “were” in  Topics for Future Consideration In New Business, begin sentence two with “Effective 02/09/2015”; also omit the first “was” in sentence five. A motion was made by L. Kahley and seconded by B. Reed to accept the minutes as amended. All ayes. Motion passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  A motion was made by D. Distler and seconded by H. Baker to file for audit the February Treasurer’s Report. All ayes. Motion

passed.

 

March’s Bills:   A motion was made by D. Distler and seconded by N. Clark 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; L. Kahley, aye; B. Reed, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Librarian’s Report: The website documentation from Kevin is still incomplete. The Library can no longer have a vote on the joint review TIF Board since the City Council levies the Library’s taxes. Molly spoke with Attorney, Kathleen Klein who concurred that the Library is not a taxing district but could register with the City as an “interested person” and be provided with notice opportunity of to be heard at the public hearing regarding TIF Districts.

 

Friends of the Library: Friends donated $2000 from the last two book sales.

 

Book Discussion Group: The Book Discussion Group will meet Monday March 23rd. The group will be reading Hampton Sides’ “In the Kingdom of

Ice – The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the U.S.S. Jeannette”.

 

Public Comment: There was none.

 

Topics for Future Consideration: Information about becoming a Library District was reviewed. Part-time sick leave policy was discussed and Molly will submit a proposal at next meeting.

 

Unfinished Business: N. Anderson presented an update about the Library Renovation Remodeling Project. The project has been delayed because a vent less-style fireplace is not allowed per code, so other options are being considered including a vented fireplace or waterwall. Sprinkler heads that should be on the mezzanine level cannot be located and will need to located or added to the project in order to meet building code. This project could potentially add three weeks-time and $20000-$25000 to the building project since a new waterline would need to be added in order to keep the current sprinklers heads at the current pressure.  The FY 15-16 budget was discussed. .A motion was made by H. Baker and seconded

by B. Reed to approve budget #2 for the fiscal year 15/16. All ayes, motion approved.

 

New Business: Walter Denton gave an update on City projects and answered questions. A motion was made by D. Grimmer and seconded by H. Baker to close the library on May 1 for a cleanup day before remodeling begins.  All ayes, motion approved. L Morrison appointed N. Clark and B. Kueker to be on the nominating committee. Julie Turns from Circulation accepted the open Children’s Assistant position. Michael Muzzarelli , who was working as a Page moved to a  Circulation Assistant position.  Some current Circulation employees were given more hours, and a Page position is now all that will needed to be filled. If M Scanlan has any unused vacation hours as of Oct. 1 due to the remodeling project approval to carry them over will be made at that time.

 

Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer McCollum Recording Secretary

 

 

Approved by O’Fallon Public Library Board Action

 

 

 

04/13/2015                                                              Nancy K. Clark, Secretary