FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

November 28, 2011

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 28, 2011. President Lasswell called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

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

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

Treasurer's report:

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

10/31/11 Balance 613,898.46

10/11/11 Deposit – Replacement Tax 24,918.96

10/28/11 Deposit – Per Capita Grant 21,322.10

10/31/11 Check issued – City of E.P. (325.00)

10/31/11 Interest 185736 622.57

11/02/11 Direct Energy payment (724.01)

11/02/11 Waste Management payment (109.45)

11/02/11 Cilco payment (471.51)

11/03/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 880.29

11/10/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 379.16

11/14/11 AT&T payment (113.04)

11/16/11 Deposit – County taxes 122,186.14

11/16/11 AT&T payment (233.66)

11/18/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 518.38

11/23/11 Checks issued – Payroll (24,139.24)

11/28/11 Checks issued – Bills (26,588.47)

11/28/11 Balance 732,021.68

WORKING CASH FUND

10/31/11 Balance 203,732.80

10/31/11 Interest 185701 178.22

11/28/11 Balance 203,911.02

RESERVE FUND

10/31/11 Balance 2,859,149.84

10/31/11 Interest 185728 2,503.71

11/28/11 Balance 2,861,653.55

ENTERPRISE FUND

10/31/11 Balance 31,173.52

10/31/11 Interest 185698 28.23

11/18/11 Deposit – Rent 250.00

11/28/11 Check issued – Bill (30.42)

11/28/11 Balance 31,421.33

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library will be volunteering at Winter Wonderland on December 7.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported, with regret, that Barb Pokarney, desk assistant, will retire as of December 31. Deb Alig has been hired and will begin training on December 1.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson informed the board that the Friends of the Library will be holding a bake sale on December 9 from 10:00-4:00 in the library lobby. She also reported that the library is a drop off location for the East Peoria Youth Council’s toy drive.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that after January 1, 2012 all board members must complete the Freedom of Information Act online training. She will have more information at the next meeting.

Genna Buhr, Public Services Manager, reported on her department, adult services. Some highlights were the updating of databases to more practical databases, weeding the collection, the beginning of RFID tagging and receiving a small business equipment grant from the Illinois State Library.

M/S/P (Cole/Hale) to approve the payment of the December bills on December 21.

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

M/S/P (Cole/Coziahr) to approve the employee request for unpaid leave.

M/S/P (Coziahr/Hale) to approve opening an hour late on Friday, December 16.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported on RAILS news.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library circulation statistics have increased 22% over last year.

M/S/P (Hale/Humphrey) to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.