August 14, 2007 Library Board Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.  Present were Bob Johnessee, Bob Hozian, Marian Whitworth, Susan Landreth, Sally Bruckert, Pat Canaday, and Trista Manar.  Excused absent was Marvin Rensing.

 A picture was taken outside with a check presented by Kristine Jarden from the Friends of The Library to the Building Fund.

 Motion made by Pat to approve minutes, seconded by Sally, motion passed.

Treasurer report was given by Marian.   We have dipped into our money market account to pay bills.  A $2000 donation was given from the Friends of The Library.  The grant money has been used as follows; $5100 for the children shelving and 11,000 for the circulation desk.  There is a CD to mature on the 18^th.  The original CD was $6,800 and is now at $7,219.  It was decided to roll this CD over.  Motion made by Trista to accept the Treasurer report, seconded by Sally, motion passed.

Librarian Report was given by Susan.  A $25 nonresident fee was voted on.  This is no change from the past fee.  Marian made motion to keep $25 fee, seconded by Sally, motion passed.

The children’s shelving has arrived.  Bob J. and Marvin put the shelves together.  The circulation desk is expected on September 7^th. 

The tax rate for the library went down to .1251.  According to Michelle Zippay, the tax money the library will receive is $17,296.36.

There were no committee reports given.

In old business, the insurance rate we are currently paying is being checked on.

In new business, the Quarterback Club would like to do a fundraiser for the library.  They will set up their concession trailer and sell pork chop sandwiches.  The Club will give all profits to the Library.  They will take care of preparing and serving the patrons.  This will take place on Sat. September 8^th.  We should contact Robin Payne for more information.

Trista will put an article in the Gazette and contact Rick Davis at WSMI.

Shelter Care is planning a yard sale and profits will benefit the Library.

The city did not get our prior resolution to become a district approved in their last City Council meeting.  A new resolution must be approved for the City’s approval at the August Council Meeting.  Sally made a motion to re-approve the resolution, seconded by Bob H, motion passed.  There was a brief discussion of the domain name for the new library website once we go district.  No decisions were made.

Pat made motion to adjourn meeting at 7:33 P.M, seconded by Bob H, motion passed.