FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

February 23, 2009

 

 

            Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, February 23, 2009.  President Hale called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 

 

            On roll call the following members were present:  Mrs. Cole, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Lasswell and Mrs. Robison.  Also present were Ms. Falasz-Peterson, Director and Mrs. Geier, Business Manager. 

 

M/S/P (Lasswell/Robison) to accept the minutes of the January regular meeting and executive session minutes of the Board of Trustees.

 

            The bills were presented for payment.   

 

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

 

            Treasurer’s report:

 

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

01/26/09  Balance                                                                                             1,720.80

01/31/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 417.01

01/31/09  Interest 3066700474                                                                                  .68

02/02/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 27,500.00

02/05/09  Checks issued – Payroll                                                                 (25,061.33)

02/05/09  Checks issued – Utilities                                                                  (3,022.23)

02/06/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 296.78

02/13/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 349.90

02/13/09  Deposit – City of East Peoria                                                            5,203.81

02/17/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 16,500.00

02/18/09  Voided check #24491 – Lowes                                                               82.32

02/19/09  Checks issued – Payroll                                                                 (22,030.75)

02/19/09  Check issued – AT&T                                                                          (170.08)

02/19/09  Checks issued – NCPERS Group Life insurance                                    (64.00)

02/20/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 340.28

02/23/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 23,000.00

02/23/09  Aflac payment                                                                                    (229.76)

02/23/09  Checks issued – Bills                                                                      (23,147.83)

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                             1,685.60

 

GENERAL FUND SAVINGS

01/26/09  Balance                                                                                             3,537.86

01/31/09  Interest 3619307057                                                                                  .15

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                             3,538.01

 

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENT

01/26/09  Balance                                                                                         637,341.15

01/31/09  Interest 7139120393                                                                            252.46

02/02/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (27,500.00)

02/17/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (16,500.00)

02/23/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (23,000.00)

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                         570,593.61

 

WORKING CASH FUND

01/26/09  Balance                                                                                         252,256.49

01/31/09  Interest 7139120401                                                                              97.45

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                         252,353.94

 

RESERVE FUND

01/26/09  Balance                                                                                      2,132,880.71

01/31/09  Interest 7139120419                                                                            823.99

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                      2,133,704.70

 

ENTERPRISE FUND

04/26/09  Balance                                                                                           37,644.63

01/31/09  Deposit – Rent                                                                                     200.00

01/31/09  Interest 6900342215                                                                                1.40

02/05/09  Check issued – Cilco                                                                             (73.93)

02/06/09  Deposit – Rent                                                                                     420.00

02/13/09  Deposit – Rent                                                                                     250.00

02/23/09  Check issued – Bill                                                                              (449.00)

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                           37,993.10                              

            Mrs. Geier made three authorized transfers in February.  The first one on February 2nd was for $27,500.  The second one on February 17th was for $16,500.  The third one on February 23rd was for $23,000.  All transfers were from the investment account to the checking account.

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the public network is being upgraded.

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that on Saturday, February 21 the building had to be evacuated due to a gas smell.  Staff called Cilco, who found two small leaks in the boiler room.  A repairman has been contacted.

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that Marcella Brown, our tenant at 143 Everett Street, Apt. B, will be moving out by March 15.  The library owes her a $200 deposit.  The board approved not charging her rent and just paying her $100 of her deposit after she moves out and the apartment has been checked.  It was also reported that Mary Hamlet in Apt. A is also looking at moving as well.

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reminded the board that this will be her last meeting until June.  Mrs. Geier will be the point person for the board while she is gone.  Dodie Lukachik, Sue Elder and Theresa Sloan will each attend a meeting in Ms. Falasz-Peterson’s absence.                                                                           

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that her meeting on February 20 with Fred Schlipf and Doug Pfeiffer was cancelled due to illness.  Mr. Pfeiffer will be here on February 26 and the meeting with Mr. Schlipf and Mr. Pfeiffer has been rescheduled for March 6.

 

            Mr. Hale discussed the next meeting at EastPort Marina on March 4 at 6:00 p.m.  Mr. Hale handed out to the board the notebooks that were distributed at the last meeting.  These are to be used to collect names of citizens that support the referendum.  He stated that he feels the board needs to work harder on this referendum.  Mr. Hale has spoken to the Wilson/Glendale parents club.

 

             Mr. Hale reported that 275 referendum signs have been purchased.

 

            Mr. Hale reported that the city approved the Intergovernmental Agreement at the February 17th city council meeting. 

 

            M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to adopt resolution #09-250.  On roll call:  Cole-yea; Hale-yea; Humphrey-yea; Johnston-yea; Lasswell-yea; Robison-yea

 

            Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that she received a call from city administrator Tom Brimberry.  Mr. Brimberry stated that the city wants to petition the state to extend the TIF district at the East Peoria 2010 property, specifically the Washington Street to Camp Street TIF district, from 23 years to 35 years.  They need letters of support from taxing bodies.  Ms. Falasz-Peterson contacted District 309 and the Fondulac Park District.  Both indicated they’d support an extension.  Mr. Brimberry gave Ms. Falasz-Peterson a letter for Mr. Hale to sign if the board agrees to support the extension. There was more discussion on TIF districts.  M/S/P (Johnston/Lasswell) to authorize Mr. Hale to sign the letter to the city supporting the extension of the Washington Street to Camp Street Tax Increment Financing Districts.

 

            Mr. Hale asked the board if they felt there would be a better place for our money instead of the Illinois Funds.  He feels that the library could be making more interest somewhere else.  Mr. Johnston stated that currently our funds can be tapped at anytime, unlike a CD.  Mrs. Humphrey stated that if placed in a bank the money would have to be in several CDs in several names.  There was more discussion on this issue.  It was decided that at this time Illinois Funds is the best place for the money. 

 

            M/S/P (Lasswell/Robison) to adjourn at 7:04 p.m.