FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

August 29, 2011

President Lasswell called the Budget and Appropriation Hearing to order at 5:45 p.m. Members present were: Mrs. Cole, Mr. Coziahr, Mrs. Herring, Mrs. Humphrey and Mr. Lasswell. Also present were Ms. Falasz-Peterson, Director and Mrs. Geier, Business Manager. Mr. Johnston arrived at 5:51. Mr. Hale arrived at 5:58. There was some discussion on the budget. Mr. Lasswell closed the Budget and Appropriation Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, August 29, 2011. President Lasswell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

M/S/P (Hale/Herring) to approve the consent agenda which includes the July board meeting minutes, treasurer’s report and approval of bills.

Treasurer’s Report:

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENTS

07/18/11 Balance 474,416.51

07/19/11 AT&T payment (236.44)

07/19/11 Deposit – Replacement taxes 14,920.77

07/21/11 Checks issued – Payroll (29,392.57)

07/22/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 541.30

07/25/11 Check issued – Smith insurance (1,044.00)

07/27/11 Aflac payment (212.58)

07/27/11 AT&T payment (170.48)

07/27/11 Ikon payment (189.00)

07/29/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 481.79

07/31/11 Interest 185736 427.84

08/02/11 Cilco payment (2,639.15)

08/02/11 Waste Management payment (102.64)

08/04/11 Checks issued – Payroll (26,766.03)

08/05/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 1,278.54

08/12/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 656.54

08/12/11 Deposit – Replacement taxes 3,734.75

08/12/11 Visa payment (533.57)

08/15/11 AT&T payment (113.15)

08/17/11 AT&T payment (244.43)

08/18/11 Checks issued – Payroll (23,946.18)

08/19/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 310.65

08/24/11 Aflac payment (212.58)

08/24/11 AT&T payment (170.48)

08/26/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 398.70

08/29/11 Checks issued – Bills (114,602.69)

08/29/11 Balance 296,591.42

WORKING CASH FUND

07/18/11 Balance 203,203.89

07/31/11 Interest 185701 166.29

08/29/11 Balance 203,370.18

RESERVE FUND

07/18/11 Balance 2,856,726.89

07/31/11 Interest 185728 2,337.82

08/29/11 Balance 2,859,064.71

ENTERPRISE FUND

07/18/11 Balance 33,141.03

07/31/11 Interest 185698 27.22

08/26/11 Deposit – Rent 250.00

08/29/11 Check issued – Bill 1,703.52

08/29/11 Balance 31,714.73

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the 2010 census reflects an increase in our population to 22,754.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported on the business plan.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that she is working on the 2012 per capita grant application.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson informed the board that she is currently accepting applications for a part time desk assistant.

M/S/P (Coziahr/Johnston) to adopt Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #11-263. On roll call, all present voting yea.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the holiday closing list for 2012 is the same as 2011.

M/S/P (Herring/Coziahr) to approve the 2012 proposed holiday closing dates.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the building project is still on schedule to go to bid this fall. She also reported that the library has received the preliminary ALTA survey.

Susan Sullivan, Circulation Manager, gave a brief presentation on the functions and role of the circulation department in the library.

Mrs. Herring reported on RAILS news.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the monthly statistics reflect an increase in circulation. She also reviewed the Annual Report comparisons with the board.

M/S/P (Hale/Herring) to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.