FONDULAC DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

October 31, 2011

Members of the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, October 31, 2011. President Lasswell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to approve the consent agenda which includes the September board meeting minutes, October 18 building committee minutes, treasurer’s report and approval of bills.

Treasurer's Report:

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

09/26/11 Balance 211,503.65

09/15/11 Deposit – County taxes 493,449.20

09/26/11 AT&T payment (170.48)

09/27/11 Aflac payment (318.87)

09/28/11 Ikon payment (193.00)

09/29/11 Checks issued – Payroll (25,944.87)

09/30/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 1,579.64

09/30/11 Interest 185736 478.57

10/03/11 Cilco payment (765.03)

10/03/11 Waste Management payment (102.88)

10/06/11 IDES payment (76.41)

10/07/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 929.16

10/13/11 Checks issued – Payroll (24,040.37)

10/14/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 327.34

10/14/11 Visa payment (134.19)

10/17/11 AT&T payment (113.15)

10/18/11 AT&T payment (231.85)

10/19/11 Direct Energy payment (1,099.80)

10/19/11 Transfer – Reserve to Checking 5,000.00

10/21/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 441.85

10/26/11 AT&T payment (170.48)

10/26/11 Ikon payment (189.00)

10/27/11 Aflac payment (212.58)

10/27/11 Deposit – Fines, fees, misc. 212.35

10/27/11 Checks issued – Payroll (24,064.91)

10/31/11 Checks issued – Bills (22,195.43)

10/31/11 Balance 613,898.46

WORKING CASH FUND

09/26/11 Balance 203,371.18

09/30/11 Interest 185701 361.62

10/31/11 Balance 203,732.80

RESERVE FUND

09/26/11 Balance 2,861,727.17

09/30/11 Interest 185728 2,422.67

10/19/11 Transfer – Reserve to Checking (5,000.00)

10/31/11 Balance 2,859,149.84

ENTERPRISE FUND

09/26/11 Balance 31,965.40

09/30/11 Interest 185698 27.12

10/27/11 Deposit – Rent 250.00

10/31/11 Check issued – Bill (1,069.00)

10/31/11 Balance 31,173.52

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library will be volunteering at the entrance gate of the Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland on Wednesday, December 7. She asked anyone interested to contact her.

M/S/P (Cole/Johnston) to approve the proposed 2012 board meeting dates as presented.

M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to accept the audit as presented.

M/S/P (Herring/Humphrey) to approve participation in the Funds for Illinois Libraries. On discussion Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the library had participated in this when it was the Illinois Systems Directors and now Illinois Library Association is taking over the administrative duties. The library will not be charged a fee unless someone makes a donation requiring 501(c)(3).

M/S/P (Johnston/Herring) to approve the equipment policy. On discussion Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that this is a new policy. The library received a grant from the State Library.

M/S/P (Cole/Johnston) to approve the changes to Ordinance No. 16. On discussion, Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported that the changes in this policy were to bring the language up-to-date.

Mr. Lasswell reported that there was a city council working session on October 18 that was attended by some of the board members. At this meeting, the council discussed the shared space and city hall. He stated the library is still waiting for the city to finalize their city hall and shared space plans.

Mrs. Herring reported on RAILS news.

Ms. Falasz-Peterson reported on the monthly statistics. She reported that the Tumblebooks are very popular.

Mrs. Herring moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 p.m.