MINUTES

STEELEVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

APRIL 20, 2009

PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Carolyn Bert, Mary Lynn Gerlach, Sherry Lindner,

Mary Tretter

ABSENT: Melinda Grothaus, Nancy Koopman, Cheryn Sutton

STAFF PRESENT: None. It was suggested that if Midge Dobyns is unable to attend Board Meetings, the Assistant Librarian should be present to make her report.

VISITORS PRESENT: Archie Wydeck – Trustee Elect

President Sherry Lindner called the April 20, 2009 Board of Directors meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.

Minutes of the March 16, 2009 regular Board meeting were accepted as read.

Motion: Mary Tretter

Second: Mary Lynn Gerlach

Motion carried.

Due to the delay of election results from the Randolph County Clerk, the seating of the Board of Trustees was postponed.

STAFF REPORT:

None – no Staff present.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer’s Report accepted.

Motion: Mary Tretter

Second: Mary Lynn Gerlach

Motion carried.

BILLS:

March’s bills were approved for payment.

Motion: Mary Lynn Gerlach

Second: Mary Tretter

Motion carried.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE:

Nothing to report.

LIBRARY POLICY:

Nothing to report.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS:

Mary Tretter reported that Melinda Grothaus advised the outside plants look good; none need to be replaced at this time. Mary Tretter offered ideas on redoing the Circ 2 area to turn it into a removable display. Archie Wydeck suggested the High School Shop Class be approached regarding construction. Someone also suggested an Eagle Scout may be interested in the project.

Mary Tretter advised the school board has still not made a decision on whether they will give the sign in front of the library building to the library. Archie Wydeck will check to determine if the state will provide signs at no cost.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Nothing to report.

TECHNOLOGY:

Nothing to report.

PERSONNEL:

No report available.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

NEW LIBRARY:

This item will be dropped from the agenda at future meetings. The project with the contractor has been considered complete.

OLD BUSINESS:

None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Sherry Lindner welcomed Archie Wydeck to the Board.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion: Mary Lynn Gerlach

Second: Mary Tretter

Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn Bert

Acting Secretary