September 12, 2006
Bunker Hill Public Library
September 12th. 2006 regular Board meeting minutes.
Meeting started at 7:00 PM, in Library meeting Room.
Those present, President Robert Landreth, Bill Wilkinson, Marvin Rensing, Evert
Lehman, Sally Bruckert, Marian Whitfield, Bob Johnessee and
Librarian Susan Landreth. Absent Patricia Canady, (reason
given Vacation)
Bob Johnessee was appointed by President Landreth to be acting secretary for the
Sept. 12, meeting due to the absence of regular Secretary, Patricia Canady.
Minutes of the August 8, 2006 Board Minutes was presented and after
consideration, Bob Johnessee made motion to accept them as presented and to be
filed for
future reference. Motion was seconded by Sally Bruckert. All members
present voter in favor of the motion.
Treasurer's report was presented by Treasurer Marian Whitfield. After a
brief discussion, Bob Johnessee made a motion to accept the report and to file
it for
future reference. Motion was seconded by Evert Lehman. All members
present voted in favor of the motion.
Marvin Rensing made motion that the present $25 dollar non-resident fee remains
the same for the next year. Sally
Brucket, seconded the motion. All members
present voted in favor of the motion.
After a short discussion about how to handle the "Fund Raiser Gift
Pack" of earrings donated by TLC Earrings. it was decided to allow
the Librarian to
try and sell the Earrings during the Libraries "Used Book Sale" on
September 16, during the Bunker Hill "Fall Festi'val. We were to keep
a percentage of the
rings sold and later return the unsold rings to TLC Earrings. Marvin
Rensing made the motion. Marian Whitfield seconded the motion. All
members present
voted in favor of the motion.
Marvin Rensing made an oral report on the mandatory 3 hour "trustee"
orientation that he and Bob Johnessee attended which was conducted by, Cham
Rumke at Lewis
and Clark Library System in Edwardsville, IL. To sum the session up the emphasis was, that the trustees need
to stay up on the present laws and ever changing
regulations, so they know how to make the right decisions on how to run the
Library.
A special Committte appointed by, President Landreth at the last meeting to
provide the name of a Bunker Hill resident who would be willing to serve on the
Library Board as a replacement for Oliver Schwallemstecker who no longer
qualifies because of non-residency status. Orland Snedeker was nominated
by that committee, made up of Bill Wilkinson, Evert Lehman and Sally Bruckert.
Bob Johnessee made the motion to approve the nomination made by the special
committee, of Orland Snedeker and send a letter to Mayor Raymond Chapman,
asking him to appoint Orland at the regular October Meeting as reccommended by
the Library Board, and with the approval of the City Council. Marian
Whitfield seconded the motion. All present voted in favor of the motion.
Bob Johnessee reported that presently a thermometer was in the process of being
made. We intend to place it hopefully before the "Fall Festival"
in the front yard
of the Library for the Public to see as a drive by. The thermometer markings will indicate the shortfall of money
that needs to be made up before we can start construction on the renovation of
the older portion of the Library and the Libraries new addition. The wood
and paint was donated by, Landreth Lumber Co. in Bunker Hill. Steve Luck,
owner of "Sign Magic” of Alton is providing the professional detailing
for the front markings. Ou plans are to provide collection jars with a
picture of the finished product on it at
several locations in Bunker Hill.
Susan Landreth and Bob Johnessee have been asked to attend a Grant Application
Meeting at Illinois State Library by that Committee on Oct 1,2006 at 10 AM to
answer questions the Grant Committee might have. This could expedite the
grant so the energy efficient windows could be installed yet this fall. We are
asking for $25,000, this will also buy a
new circulation desk and children's book shelving.
Respectively submitted,
by, Bob Johnessee, Acting Secretary