FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

February 22, 2010

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, February 22, 2010. President Hale called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.

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

Mr. Hale appointed Mr. Coziahr secretary pro tem.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to accept the minutes of the January meeting 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 INVESTMENT

01/25/10 Balance 660,738.25

01/26/10 Aflac payment (229.76)

01/31/10 Interest 185736 1,146.93

02/04/10 Checks issued – Payroll (22,907.96)

02/04/10 Checks issued – AT&T (341.99)

02/05/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 556.40

02/05/10 Deposit – City of East Peoria 5,444.08

02/12/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 363.19

02/18/10 Checks issued – Payroll (22,966.16)

02/18/10 Checks issued – Utilities (2,777.57)

02/18/10 Checks issued – NCPERS Group Life Ins. (64.00)

02/19/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 284.10

02/22/10 Checks issued – Bills (30,253.34)

02/22/10 Balance 588,992.17

WORKING CASH FUND

01/25/10 Balance 254,596.05

01/31/10 Interest 185701 406.59

02/22/10 Balance 255,002.64

RESERVE FUND

01/25/10 Balance 2,341,141.50

01/31/10 Interest 185728 3,738.77

02/22/10 Balance 2,344,880.27

ENTERPRISE FUND

01/25/10 Balance 36,653.23

01/31/10 Interest 185698 58.25

02/19/10 Deposit – Rent 250.00

02/22/10 Check issued – Bill 561.00

02/22/10 Balance 36,400.48

The board discussed a patron who was upset over having to give her birthday when applying for a library card. Mrs. Herring asked if it was a privacy issue with the patron. Ms. Falasz-Peterson replied that it was. Mrs. Herring then suggested we ask the patron if she would just supply the library with her birth date and month. Ms. Falasz-Peterson stated that she would bring this concern to the next RSA User’s Group meeting. Mr. Hale stated that he would contact the patron after the meeting.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that January circulation was up by over 2,000 items from last January. She feels a lot of this has to do with the ongoing weeding project.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library received a letter stating we will be receiving per capita grant funds. The total amount to be received is down this year, as anticipated.

As part of the 2011 per capita grant application, the board reviewed Serving Our Public, 2.0, Chapter 3: Personnel. Ms. Falasz-Peterson stated that the library meets all criteria. Mr. Lasswell asked if the salary schedule is available to the staff. Ms. Falasz-Peterson stated it is not, but a salary range is published once a year in the paper.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library’s attorney Brian Mooty has sent a letter to the city’s attorney regarding the contract with PCM+d. The letter is basically a summary of the February 4 meeting between the library and the city. At that meeting Mr. Mooty expressed the library’s concern about holding multiple prime contracts. Mr. Mooty is still waiting to hear from the city’s attorneys. Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that she and the library’s building committee will be meeting with Tom Brimberry and Ty Livingston from the city on March 3.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Herring) to continue to process and establish an Illinois Epay account.

Mrs. Herring reported on ALS news.

M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.