Jean Steinmann
President

Jim Sprengel
Vice-President

Judy Kampwerth
Treasurer

Bonnie Holzinger
Secretary

Gwen Fischer
Board Member

Yvonne Ratermann
Board Member 

 Angie Becker
Board Member

Lauri Daugherty
Board Member

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NOVEMBER  2011 AGENDA I.     Call meeting to order. II.    Establish a quorum and approve agenda. III.   Secretary's Report. IV.   Treasurer's Report. V.     Librarian's Report.             A. new board member             B. e-book training            VI.    Committee Report. VII.   Unfinished business.              A. entrance doors VIII.  New Business.              A. Per-Capita money received ($4,4142.44)              B. Audit report.                                                                          OCTOBER 2011 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:59 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees present: Jim Sprengel, Bonnie Holzinger, Gwen Fischer, Yvonne Ratermann, Lauri Dougherty, Judy Kampwerth and Jean Steinman. Trustees Absent:  Angie Becker. Also attending: Jan Thomas, Librarian A quorum was established and the agenda was approved. Secretary's report: Gwen Fischer made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and it was seconded by Yvonne Ratermann. The motion was approved. Treasurer's report Lauri Dougherty made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report.  It was seconded by Judy Kampwerth and the motion was approved on a roll call vote.         Librarian's report: ILLSAP'S (Illinois Library System Automation Program) - The members will be voting on which program to implement.  Polaris and Sirsi and Dynex Symphony are being considered. Committee Reports: Building Committee - Jean reported that Alderman Norb Tebbe has spoken with Don and Dale.  One of them will take care of repairing the door or they will hire someone from the outside.  It is the city's responsibility. Unfinished Business: Mayor Hilmes does not have a replacement for the Library Board at this time. New Business: Carpet Cleaning - The carpet does not appear to need cleaning at this time.  Jan will check with the Junior Women's Club concerning the scheduling of story hour because the carpet may need cleaning after that activity. Gwen Fischer  made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10  p.m. and it was seconded by Lauri Dougherty..  The motion carried with all ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2011 at 8p.m.   _________________________        ______________________ Jean Steinman, President                    Bonnie Holzinger, Secretary                                        SEPTEMBER 2011 AGENDA I.   Call meeting to order. II.   Establish a quorum and approve agenda. III.  Secretary's Report. IV.  Treasurer's Report. V.    Librarian's Report.          A. Automatic Door Opener                VI.   Committee Reports.            VII.  Unfinished Business.            A. Grant Application.         VIII. New Business.                                                                    AUGUST 2011 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees Present:  Lauri Dougherty, Bonnie Holzinger, Jean Steinman, Judy Kampwerth and Angie Becker. Trustees absent:  Yvonne Ratermann and Jim Sprengel. Also attending: Jan Thomas, Librarian. A quorum was established and the agenda was approved. Secretary's Report: Gwen Fischer made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and it was seconded by Steve Schmidt.  The motion was approved. Treasurer's Report: Steve Schmidt made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. It was seconded by Lauri Dougherty and the motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote. Librarian's Report:      A. Copy Machine - Jan reported that she had contacted three companies regarding            a new copy machine and received two responses.  After some discussion,            Gwen Fischer made a motion to purchase a Konica Minolta Bizhub 20 Copy             System from Electronic Technologies Corp. represented by Mark Olliges.             Angie Becker seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously on a             roll call vote.  A service contract is part of the package.      B. E-Books - Jan presented new information concerning e-books and Illinois           Heartland Library System.  The new system will charge $500 per year plus           $1000 per year toward books.  Amazon Kindles will be included in the system           by the end of the year.  The earliest Breese Public Library could order would be           October.  Judy Kampwerth Made a motion to purchase e-books through            Overdrive.  Angie Becker seconded the motion.  It was approved unanimously            on a roll call vote. Committee Reports:     Policy Committee: none.     Building Committee: Alderman Norbert Tebbe has contacted the city to repair     the leaking door.     Book Committee: none     Finance Committee: none. Unfinished Business: Per Capita Grant - Jan has filled out most of the paperwork for the grant application which she read to the board.  She is waiting for county information.  The discussion was continued from the last meeting.  The Material Selection Policy was read and reviewed with everything accepted with no need for changes.  The grant must be submitted in October.     New Business: Steve Schmidt resignation - Steve submitted his resignation effective August 3, 2011.  President Jean Steinman thanked  him for his years of service to the library board.  The board members were told to consider possible replacement.   _____________________________       ______________________ Jean Steinman, President                            Bonnie Holzinger, Secretary                                                                                                                                                                          OCTOBER 2011 AGENDA I.      Call meeting to order. II.     Establish a quorum and approve agenda. III.    Secretary's Report IV.    Treasurer's report V.      Librarian's Report                 A. ILLSAP'S (Il. Library System Automation Program) VI.     Committee report VII.    Unfinished Business VIII.   New Business                  A. Carpet cleaning.                                                                                        SEPTEMBER 2011 MINUTES The Meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees present:  Bonnie Holzinger, Yvonne Ratermann, Jim Sprengel, Jean Steinman, Judy Kampwerth, Angie Becker,  and Lauri Dougherty. Trustees absent:  Gwen Fischer. Also attending: Jan Thomas, Librarian A quorum was established and the agenda was approved. Secretary's Report: Lauri Dougherty made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and it was seconded by Angie Becker.  The motion was approved. Treasurer's report: Bonnie Holzinger made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report.  It was seconded by Judy Kampwerth and the motion was unanimously approved on a roll call vote.. Librarian's report: Automatic Door Opener - Jan contacted the city that the automatic doors need repair. Jan also reported that Diane Holtgrave sent a thank you for the memorial for her sister.  The new copy machine is working well. the first property tax installment has been received from the county.. Committee reports:    Policy Committee - nothing to report    Building Committee - Norb Tebbe has been asked to check again concerning the    water problem with the doors.    Book Committee nothing to report    Finance Committee - nothing to report.. Unfinished Business:     The finished Grant application was signed by the president and the secretary.     New Business: none Lauri Dougherty  made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. and it was seconded by Angie Becker.  The motion carried with all ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. ____________________________          __________________________ Jean Steinman, President                             Bonnie Holzinger, Secretary