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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MARCH 2012 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. Per Capita Grant            VI.    Committee Report. VII.   Unfinished business.             VIII.  New Business.                                                                                   FEBRUARY 2012 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees present: Gwen Fischer, Yvonne Ratermann, Judy Kampwerth and Jean Steinman and Angie Becker. Trustees Absent:  Chris Dixon, Lauri Dougherty, Bonnie Holzinger 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 Judy  Kampwerth. The motion was approved. Treasurer's report Yvonne Ratermann 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: Jan Thomas reported that a new automation program was selected by the library system.  The program is called Polaris and the implementation date is still pending. Committee Reports: nothing to report. Unfinished Business:    A. Library Board Party - a date has yet to be determined.  Jean Steinman and         Yvonne Ratermann will check on possible dates in May and report back at the next meeting.    B. e-Book Training - Lauri Dougherty provided some information to Jean Steinman prior to the meeting and said she had talked to an instructor at Kaskaskia Junior College who agreed to hold a training session but those who attended would charged a fee.    C. Open Meetings Act - Jan reminded the board members that they need to complete the OMA training and provide her with a printout of their completion confirmation. New Business:    A. Jan informed the board that 2012 is the 50th Anniversary of the Breese Public Library.  She asked if the board wanted to hold an open house or have some other form of recognition.  The board discussed briefly and decided to table until the next meeting. Angie Becker  made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20  p.m. and it was seconded by Yvonne Ratermann.  The motion carried with all ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.   _________________________        ______________________ Jean Steinman, President                    Gwen Fischer, for Secretary                                        APRIL 2012 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. GATENET             B. E-book Training Date         VI.   Committee Reports.            VII.  Unfinished Business.              A. 50th Anniversary - Committee?          VIII. New Business.             A. Nominating committee for 2012 Officers             B. Budget Committee             C. EBE             D. CD - Tempo Bank                                                                  MARCH 2012 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees Present:  Lauri Dougherty, Bonnie Holzinger, Jean Steinman,  Angie Becker, Yvonne Ratermann, Chris Dixon, Judy Kampwerth and Gwen Fischer. Trustees absent: Jim Sprengel Neither Librarian Jan Thomas nor Assistant Librarian Diane Holtgrave was able to attend. A quorum was established and the agenda was approved. Secretary's Report: Bonnie Holzinger made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and it was seconded by Judy Kampwerth.. The motion was approved. Treasurer's Report: Lauri Dougherty made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. I t was seconded by Gwen Fischer and the motion was approved on a roll call vote. Librarian's Report:      A. Per Capita Grant - The grant of $4,555.27 has been received from the state.      B. 50th Anniversary -  The Breese Public Library was established in 1962.           Something should be done to mark the 50th Anniversary.  Mayor Hilmes           suggested an essay contest, but board members thought there would not be           much participation.  Suggestions included a logo contest and/or open house           possibly at the end of July because of the summer reading program.  Yvonne           will check with Jim Roeckmann to see what the Case-Halstead did for their           anniversary.  Board members will consider options and discuss at the next           meeting. Committee Reports:     Policy Committee: none.     Building Committee: none.     Book Committee: none     Finance Committee: none. Unfinished Business:     A. E-book Training - Angie Becker has been in contact with Lisa Rivera and both          are trying to set this up.     B. Open Meetings Act - Reminder to board members to complete the online          Training and hand in their certificates to Jan.  Also, Mayor Hilmes sent a letter          to all members and asked that a copy of the certificate be given to City Clerk          Bob Venhaus as well.  Some members have reported difficulty with the site          "freezing" and information will be e-mailed to members concerning how to fix          that problem.     New Business:      A. Alley - Jean will check with Mayor Hilmes concerning the pot holes in the alley           behind the library.  Alleys are the responsibility of the property owners, not the           city but the library parking lot is accessed through the alley and it is in           terrible condition. Angie Becker  made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. and it was seconded by Lauri Dougherty..  The motion carried with all ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2012 at 8:00p.m.   _____________________________       ______________________ Jean Steinman, President                            Bonnie Holzinger, Secretary                                                                                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 2012 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 LLSAP - Polaris VI.     Committee report VII.    Unfinished Business                 A. Library Board Party                 B. e-book Training                 C. Open Meetings Act training VIII.   New Business                  A. 50th Anniversary as a Public library                                                                                     JANUARY 2012 MINUTES The Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Jean Steinman. Trustees present:  Bonnie Holzinger, Yvonne Ratermann, Chris Dixon, Jean Steinman, Angie Becker, Lauri Dougherty, Gwen Fischer and Judy Kampwerth. Trustees absent:  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 Lauri Dougherty.  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:     A. The roof and doors have been repaired.     B. Jan would like to find someone to demonstrate the various e-book devices         because library patrons have questions, and the librarians do not know the         numerous devices.  Lauri said she would check if someone might be available         through Kaskaskia Community College to offer instruction to the patrons. Committee reports:    Policy Committee - nothing to report    Building Committee - nothing to report.    Book Committee nothing to report    Finance Committee - nothing to report.. Unfinished Business: none.         New Business:    A. Accumulated excess sick leave - Jan had forms prepared to authorize pay for         sick leave hours over 240.  Jan had a total of 311.5 hours of sick leave, there-         fore 71.5 in excess and Diane had 310 hours, 70 in excess.  They are paid         1/2 their hourly rate for excess sick leave.  President Jean Steinman and          Treasurer Judy Kampwerth signed the forms.    B. Open Meetings Act - A new Illinois law requires that every Library Board         trustee must take training.  This training will be done online.  Present members         have year to fulfill the obligation.  Jan gave members the website to complete         this requirement.             Gwen had read that a new law was enacted involving the treasurer, but         Jan had not received any information concerning that.  Until word is         received from the library system, no action is required.    C. Board Party - Jean and Yvonne will check on Saturday and Sunday dates         available for April. Lauri Dougherty  made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. and it was seconded by Gwen Fischer.  The motion carried with all ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2012 , at 8:00 p.m. ____________________________          __________________________ Jean Steinman, President                             Bonnie Holzinger, Secretary