FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION
February 17, 2006
Members of
the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met February 17, 2006 in
Special Session. President Mingus called
the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Members
present were: Mrs. Cole, Mr. Goff, Mrs.
Herring, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Lasswell and Mr. Mingus. Also present were Ms. Falasz-Peterson,
Director, Miss McKeever, Assistant Director and Mrs. Geier, Administrative
Assistant.
Mr. Mingus asked if there was any public participation, at which time Mrs. Smith acknowledged she would like to speak. She told the board that the closer it gets to March 1st, the date she intends to retire, she sees that it isn’t going to be as easy as she thought. She is currently working on the cataloging transition preparation and will continue to do so. It has occurred to her that when she returned as interim director in 2000, she was participating in IMRF and could only work half time so as to not interfere with her pension, but she worked full time. During that time, she undertook bar coding the entire collection, which there had been no plans or preparation to complete and the library was facing a deadline. She pointed out that during that time until the present she had insurance coverage whether or not she was on the payroll. Mrs. Smith did thank the board for all they have done.
M/S/P (Herring/Lasswell) to go into executive session at 4:04 p.m. to discuss retiring employees. On roll call: Mrs. Cole-yea; Mr. Goff-yea; Mrs. Herring-yea; Mr. Johnston-yea; Mr. Lasswell-yea; Mr. Mingus-yea.
M/S/P (Herring/Cole) to return to regular session at 4:45 p.m. On roll call: Mr. Brimberry-yea; Mrs. Cole-yea; Mr. Goff-yea; Mrs. Herring-yea; Mr. Johnston-yea; Mr. Lasswell-yea; Mr. Mingus-yea.
M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to provide the proposed supplemental insurance for both Mr. & Mrs. Smith with no co-pay. On roll call: Mr. Brimberry-no; Mrs. Cole-no; Mr. Goff-no; Mrs. Herring-no; Mr. Johnston-yes; Mr. Lasswell-yes, Mr. Mingus-no. Motion failed.
M/S/P (Brimberry/Herring) to continue to cover both Mr. & Mrs. Smith with the proposed supplemental Medicare insurance, which for the most part mirrors the coverage they’ve had in the past, and we will continue to cover 90% of the premium and begin to ask them to pay 10% of the cost of the premium. If Mr. or Mrs. Smith should have dental needs beyond preventative cleanings and check ups before the six month and 18 month gap in the dental coverage the library would cover those costs out of pocket.
In discussion, Mr. Lasswell stated that he understood that the co-pay would be just on Mr. Smith’s insurance. Mr. Brimberry stated that it was never his intention to just have the Smiths pay a co-pay on only Mr. Smith, but on the entire policy. Mr. Lasswell questioned that to avert any further problems, was the board going to put this deal in writing or have a contract? Mr. Brimberry stated that if everyone would be in favor, he would also be in favor of a contract that would outline all the above motion that would set the Smith’s co-pay at 10% from here on out.
M/S/P (Herring/Cole) to amend the previous motion to add that there will be a contract written up to make this a permanent agreement. On roll call: Mr. Brimberry-yes; Mrs. Cole-yes; Mr. Goff-yes; Mrs. Herring-yes; Mr. Johnston-no; Mr. Lasswell-no; Mr. Mingus-yes. Motion passes.
Mrs. Smith will be given the information on the new supplemental coverage as well as a contract and letter stating that this coverage is ongoing.
M/S/P (Herring/Cole) that future retiring directors have no promise being made to carry insurance for them once they retire, based on the present package deal made with the Smiths.
Ms. Falasz-Peterson asked if a time period was defined, our attorney had recommended that the board define the word “indefinitely.” Mrs. Herring stated that it was in the motion to write a contract to make it a permanent agreement.
Mr. Mingus adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.