FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

March 30, 2009

 

 

            Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 30, 2009.  President Hale called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. 

 

            On roll call the following members were present:  Mrs. Cole, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Herring, Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Lasswell and Mrs. Robison.  Also present were Mrs. Geier, Business Manager and Dodie Lukachik, Head of Circulation.  Lothar Vogel, a candidate for the library board, was also in attendance.

 

M/S/P (Lasswell/Herring) to accept the minutes of the February regular meeting.

 

            The bills were presented for payment.   

 

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

 

            Treasurer’s report:

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                             1,685.60

02/09/09  Analysis charge                                                                                   (118.07)

02/27/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                              1,274.34

03/02/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 21,000.00

03/05/09  Checks issued – Payroll                                                                 (22,080.06)

03/05/09  Checks issued - Utilities                                                                      (339.70)

03/06/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 743.57

03/12/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 289.82

03/17/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 24,000.00

03/19/09  Checks issued – Payroll                                                                 (22,233.23)

03/19/09  Checks issued – Utilities                                                                  (2,602.50)

03/19/09  Check issued – Credit card                                                                 (101.81)

03/20/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 319.75

03/27/09  Deposit – Fines, fees, misc.                                                                 456.25

03/27/09  Aflac payment                                                                                    (229.76)

03/30/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                 58,000.00

03/30/09  IDES payment                                                                                     (715.92)

03/30/09  Checks issued – Bills                                                                      (54,587.22)

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                             4,697.06

 

 

GENERAL FUND SAVINGS

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                             3,538.01

02/28/09  Interest 3619307057                                                                                  .14

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                             3,538.15

 

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENT

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                         570,593.61

03/28/09  Interest 7139120393                                                                            206.06

03/02/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (21,000.00)

03/05/09  Deposit – Replacement tax                                                              4,767.36

03/17/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (24,000.00)

03/30/09  Transfer – Investment to checking                                                (58,000.00)

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                         472,567.03

 

WORKING CASH FUND

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                         252,353.94

02/28/09  Interest 7139120401                                                                              89.73

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                         252,443.67

 

RESERVE FUND

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                      2,133,704.70

02/28/09  Interest 7139120419                                                                            758.72

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                      2,134,463.42

 

ENTERPRISE FUND

02/23/09  Balance                                                                                           37,993.10

02/28/09  Interest 6900342215                                                                                1.33

03/05/09  Check issued – Deposit refund                                                           (200.00)

03/06/09  Deposit – Rent                                                                                     420.00

03/19/09  Check issued – Cilco                                                                             (65.55)

03/20/09  Deposit – Rent                                                                                     250.00

03/30/09  Checks issued – Bill                                                                            (144.70)

03/30/09  Balance                                                                                           38,398.88

 

 

            Mrs. Geier made three authorized transfers in March.  The first one on March 2nd was for $21,000.  The second one on March 17th was for $24,000.  The third one on March 30th was for $80,000.  All transfers were from the investment account to the checking account.

 

            Mrs. Geier reported on the last meeting between the staff, Doug Pfeiffer and Fred Schlipf.  She reported that Mr. Schlipf had many positive comments about the current plan as well as some suggestions, i.e. storage for meeting rooms, larger elevator, video surveillance.  Mrs. Geier asked the board if they wanted to have Mr. Schlipf return for future meetings.  The board decided to wait until after the referendum to decide.

            Mrs. Geier reported that we have received a letter stating we have been awarded $25,207.39 in Per Capita monies.  The monies have not yet been received.

 

            Mrs. Geier reported that Marcella Brown moved from 143 Everett Street, Apt. B. at the end of February.  Mary & Cassie Hamlet have purchased a home in Peoria and are preparing to move.  Their rent is paid through the end of March.  Ms. Falasz-Peterson has requested that the board give some thought as to what they want to do with the property.  The board will decide on the property after the referendum.

 

            Mrs. Geier has received a flyer from Illinois Funds regarding an upcoming seminar.  She asked if anyone wanted to attend.  Mr. Johnston stated he would like to attend if the board approved.  Mr. Hale will let Mrs. Geier know if he would like to attend.

 

            Dodie Lukachik briefly introduced herself and what she does at the library.

 

            Mrs. Cole reported that she and Attorney Phil Lenzini have looked over the levy extensions for next year.  Both Mrs. Cole and Mr. Lenzini stated that they appeared to be routine.               

 

                There was discussion on the referendum.   Mr. Hale reported that there will be an ad in the E.P. Courier.

 

            There was some discussion on the PSA-Dewberry contract that was discussed and approved at the January board meeting.  Mr. Hale signed the contract.

 

            M/S/P (Herring/Lasswell) to approve the per capita recommendations as presented.

 

            Mrs. Herring reported on Alliance Library System news.

 

            M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.