FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

March 29, 2010

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 29, 2010. President Hale called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

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

M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to accept the minutes of the February regular meeting and the building committee meeting minutes.

The bills were presented for payment. Ms. Falasz-Peterson pointed out that we’re over budget for books due to our massive weeding project. We’re also over in telecommunications due to the addition of the T1 line. However, we’re not operating at a deficit.

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

Treasurer’s report:

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENT

02/22/10 Balance 588,992.17

02/22/10 Check issued – BlueCross/BlueShield (496.20)

02/26/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 583.50

02/26/10 Aflac payment (229.76)

02/28/10 Interest 185736 1,002.30

03/04/10 Checks issued – Payroll (23,475.01)

03/04/10 Checks issued - Utilities (377.64)

03/05/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 866.80

03/09/10 Deposit – Replacement taxes 5,283.67

03/12/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc 286.68

03/18/10 Checks issued – Payroll (23,405.83)

03/18/10 Checks issued – Utilities (2,401.60)

03/18/10 Checks issued – NCPERS Group Life Ins. (64.00)

03/18/10 Check issued – Visa (583.29)

03/19/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 623.99

03/23/10 IDES payment (762.62)

03/26/10 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 234.92

03/29/10 Checks issued – Bills (35,197.25)

03/29/10 Balance 510,880.83

WORKING CASH FUND

02/22/10 Balance 255,002.64

02/28/10 Interest 185701 393.19

03/29/10 Balance 255,395.83

RESERVE FUND

02/22/10 Balance 2,344,880.27

02/28/10 Interest 185728 3,615.61

03/29/10 Balance 2,348,495.88

ENTERPRISE FUND

02/22/10 Balance 36,400.48

02/28/10 Interest 185698 56.64

03/26/10 Deposit – Rent 250.00

03/29/10 Check issued – Bill (28.41)

03/29/10 Balance 36,678.71

The board discussed the more colorful situations that have happened in the library the past couple of weeks.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson informed the board that the cost for the mailing of the newsletter is over $7,000 per year, not counting staff time. She asked if the board was still interested in mailing the newsletter or if they would be interested in exploring an online newsletter. The board feels strongly about continuing to mail a copy of the newsletter to the community.

The board discussed the by-laws for the FY11 Per Capita grant application. Ms. Falasz-Peterson explained that if there were any changes the board would like to see to the by-laws, they should be discussed at this meeting and any changes approved at the next meeting. Mr. Hale stated he would like to see a change that the current officers remain in their current positions through the building project. Mrs. Herring and Mr. Johnston are not in favor of the change. Mrs. Herring feels that this could have a long term affect on the board’s makeup by allowing officers to remain in their current position indefinitely. The board will discuss the bylaws at the April meeting.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson informed the board that she talked to the library’s attorney before the board meeting and there is nothing new regarding contracts with the architects. Mr. Lasswell stated that he would like Ms. Falasz-Peterson to contact Mr. Mooty to see what the board’s options are. He feels that the board needs to be more aggressive.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) to approve the non-resident card fee of $122.

M/S/P (Johnston/Lasswell) to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.