FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

November 22, 2010

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 22, 2010. President Hale called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

On roll call the following members were present: Mr. Coziahr, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Herring, Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Lasswell. Also present were Ms. Falasz-Peterson, Director, Mrs. Buhr, Public Services Manager and Mrs. Geier, Business Manager. Attorney Phil Lenzini and David Zwanzig, Vice President and Director of Design Build of CORE Construction were also in attendance. Mrs. Cole was absent.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Coziahr) to approve the consent agenda, which includes the October board meeting minutes, November 8 special meeting minutes, building committee meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report and the approval of bills.

Treasurer's report:

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

10/25/10 Balance 754,290.90

10/27/10 Aflac payment (293.96)

10/28/10 Checks issued - Payroll (23,487.47)

10/29/10 Deposit - Fines, fees, misc. 295.15

10/31/10 Interest 185736 990.14

11/03/10 Waste Management payment (89.43)

11/05/10 Deposit - Fines, fees, misc. 367.08

11/10/10 Checks issued - Payroll (24,609.10)

11/15/10 AT&T payment (113.15)

11/16/10 Visa payment (222.80)

11/16/10 Deposit - Fines, fees, misc. 716.36

11/16/10 Deposit - County taxes 124,239.41

11/17/10 Cilco payment (1,125.09)

11/17/10 AT&T payment (243.04)

11/22/10 Checks issued - Bills (25,654.08)

11/22/10 Balance 805,060.92

WORKING CASH FUND

10/25/10 Balance 200,851.11

10/31/10 Interest 185701 248.95

11/22/10 Balance 201,100.06

RESERVE FUND

10/25/10 Balance 2,726,703.60

10/31/10 Interest 185728 3,379.62

11/22/10 Balance 2,730,083.22

ENTERPRISE FUND

10/25/10 Balance 34,401.66

10/31/10 Interest 185698 42.38

11/22/10 Checks issued - Bills (1,082.40)

11/22/10 Balance 33,361.64

Ms. Falasz-Peterson introduced Genna Buhr, the new Public Services Manager. Mrs. Buhr reported that she has completed the FOIA training and is the library's third FOIA officer. She also reported that she is investigating cost RFID for the new library.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported, with regret, that Dodie Lukachik, Circulation Manager will retire after 15 years of employment this upcoming summer. She reported that current part time employee Susan Sullivan will replace Mrs. Lukachik. Ms. Falasz-Peterson will work with Mrs. Sullivan on the transition when she returns from maternity leave.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reminded those board members that are going to turn petitions to run for the board, they must be turned in to Mrs. Geier the week of December 13-20.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson informed the board that the library will be working the Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland the evening of December 8. The Friends of the Library will be holding a bake sale on December 10 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the library lobby.

Attorney Phil Lenzini updated the board on the architect contracts and the change from PCM+d as construction manager to CORE Construction. Mr. Lenzini stated that Mr. Mooty has reviewed the contracts and advises the board to sign the new resolution with the change to the construction manager.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Johnston) approval of Architectural Services Contracts with PSA-Dewberry, and PCM+D; Approval of construction management services contract with CORE Construction (that includes on site supervision of construction shared with the City of East Peoria); and Approval of the Form of General Conditions for the Contracts for Construction to be used with the PSA-Dewberry and PCM+D portions of the Project. On roll call: Coziahr-yea; Hale-yea; Herring-yea; Humphrey-yea; Johnston-yea; Lasswell-yea

M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to approve the payment of December bills on December 22, 2010.

M/S/P (Lasswell/Humphrey) to approve the staff holiday consideration as in years past.

Mrs. Herring reported on ALS news.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library circulation statistics have increased.

Mr. Hale appointed Mr. Coziahr to the building committee.

M/S/P (Herring/Lasswell) to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.