FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

March 26, 2007

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 26, 2007. President Herring called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Herring, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Lasswell. Also present were Ms. Falasz-Peterson, Director, Mrs. Hensley, Assistant Director and Mrs. Geier, Administrative Assistant.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to accept the minutes of the February meeting of the Board of Trustees as well as the minutes of the community volunteer meeting.

The bills were presented for payment. Mr. Johnston discussed the dental bill that the library paid for Mrs. Smith. He reminded the board that in the agreement with Mrs. Smith last year, the board agreed to pay any dental bill that wasn’t covered during the interim period, which is 18 months for any major dental work. He also discussed the high water bill at the 143 Everett Street rental property.

M/S/P (Johnston/Lasswell) to accept the Treasurer’s Report and payment of bills subject to audit.

Treasurer’s Report:

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

02/26/07 Balance 10,481.78

02/06/07 ACH Transfer fee (40.38)

02/28/07 Interest 3066700474 9.89

03/02/07 Deposit – City of East Peoria 4,785.39

03/02/07 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 227.90

03/05/07 Transfer – Investment to checking 12,000.00

03/08/07 ACH Transfer fee (40.64)

03/08/07 Checks issued – Payroll (22,293.70)

03/08/07 Checks issued – Utilities (3,679.35)

03/09/07 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 431.42

03/16/07 Deposit – Community Foundation 500.43

03/09/07 Transfer – Investment to checking 20,500.00

03/22/07 Checks issued – Payroll (21,577.21)

03/22/07 Checks issued – Telephone (148.03)

03/22/07 Checks issued – NCPERS Group Life Ins. (52.00)

03/22/07 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 235.05

03/26/07 Transfer – Investment to checking 27,000.00

03/26/07 Checks issued – Bills (27,352.47)

03/26/07 Balance 1,580.28

GENERAL FUND SAVINGS

02/26/07 Balance 3,502.99

02/28/07 Interest 3619307057 .45

03/26/07 Balance 3,503.44

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENTS

02/26/07 Balance 536,138.20

02/28/07 Interest 7139120393 2,133.77

03/05/07 Transfer – Investment to checking (12,000.00)

03/07/07 Deposit – Replacement Tax 7,687.74

03/19/07 Transfer – Investment to checking (20,500.00)

03/26/07 Transfer – Investment to checking (27,000.00)

03/26/07 Balance 486,459.71

WORKING CASH FUND

02/26/07 Balance 258,228.25

02/28/07 Interest 7139120401 1,027.72

03/26/07 Balance 259,255.97

RESERVE FUND

02/26/07 Balance 1,446,190.16

02/28/07 Interest 7139120419 5,755.67

03/26/07 Balance 1,451,945.83

ENTERPRISE FUND

02/26/07 Balance 31,269.63

02/28/07 Interest 6900342215 5.45

03/02/07 Deposit – Rent 420.00

03/08/07 Check issued – Cilco (37.44)

03/26/07 Check issued – Bills (127.69)

03/26/07 Balance 31,529.95

Mrs. Geier made three authorized transfers. The first on March 5^th was for $12,000, the second on the 19th was for $20,500 and the third on the 26^th was for $27,000. All transfers were from the Investment Account to the Checking Account.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the Second Life presentation was cancelled due to illness. She will reschedule the presentation.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson told the board that the Alliance Library System is sponsoring a bus trip the Advocacy Day in Springfield on April 19^th. The bus leaves system at 7:30 a.m. and will return around 4:00. Ms. Falasz-Peterson will make reservations for anyone that is interested.

This year’s National Library Week is April 15-21, 2007. As a thank you to the staff for a job well done, on National Library Worker’s Day, Ms. Falasz-Peterson will allow staff to wear appropriate jeans. On April 18^th, she and Mrs. Hensley will provide breakfast for staff. Mrs. Herring stated that the library board could provide the breakfast for staff from library funds. Ms. Falasz-Peterson stressed how well the staff has gotten out the message about the referendum.

Mrs. Hensley handed out the brochure the friend’s group produced for the building project for board members to give out to people. Ms. Falasz-Peterson and Mrs. Hensley will be speaking at the Bolin/Armstrong parent club on March 27, 2007.

The board discussed a letter submitted by Mr. Brimberry for publication in the East Peoria Courier. Mrs. Cole felt that it was a little lengthy and that it would be appropriate to just list the three most notable issues. Ms. Falasz-Peterson asked if any board member wanted to take responsibility for revising the letter before submitting it to the Courier. Mrs. Cole stated that she would revise it. Mrs. Cole also stated that she was happy to see Mrs. Herring’s letter as well as Rose Chenoweth’s in the Courier. Ms. Falasz-Peterson stated that she and Mrs. Hensley went to ALS to speak to the staff that lives in East Peoria about the referendum.

Mrs. Herring reported that PSA has donated $1,000 to print 31 yard signs.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson stated that she spoke with Rose Chenoweth and she stated that she was interested in being appointed to our board. Mr. Goff indicated that he was going to run as a write-in candidate. Ms. Falasz-Peterson contacted Marilyn Humphrey but has not heard back from her.

Mrs. Cole asked about Mrs. Dobbelaire and was told that she was out of town at this time.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that after completing the state formula, our non-resident library card will cost $122.00. Even though the library very seldom sells a card, Ms. Falasz-Peterson feels this is very important to participate in the non-resident program. M/S/P (Lasswell/Cole) to approve the new non-resident fee.

Mr. Johnston did not have an ALS report this month.

Mrs. Cole moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.