BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Acting President Lotus Pallardy called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Acting President Lotus Pallardy led the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance

PRESENT: Holdman, Lotus-Pallardy, Janchenko, Rackow, Ponczek,

Thurston

ABSENT: Mallis

ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Skelton, Auditor Rosberg, Director Murphy, Business Administrator Salecki

Acting President Lotus Pallardy asked for any additions or corrections to the November meeting. Janchenko made a motion to accept the minutes as circulated.

AUDITOR’S REPORT

Auditor Rosberg reviewed the monthly Auditor’s Report. With no questions asked, Janchenko moved to accept the Auditor’s Report. Motion carried.

LEGAL REPORT

Attorney Skelton reported that he will file the Levy Ordinance Report.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Director Murphy thanked the Board for the Christmas party on December 9, 2011. She also discussed the new Media on Demand program that will be up and ready to use in the month of January. Director Murphy reviewed the Youth Service’s Report. Holdman made a motion to accept the Librarian and Youth Service Reports. Motion carried.

FINANCE

Treasurer Janchenko read the following:

Total Payroll Through December 12, 2011 $33,547.42

Total Bills through December 12, 2011 $40,571.74

Total Expenditures through December 12, 2011 $74,119.16

Janchenko made a motion to accept and pay the bills. On a roll call vote: Ayes: Thurston, Holdman, Janchenko, Rackow, Ponczek, Lotus-Pallardy, Thurson Nayes: None Absent: Mallis Motion carried

PERSONNEL

Chairperson Rackow set up a personnel meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss raises.

POLICY

None

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

None

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

None

PLANNING

None

COMMUNICATIONS

None

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Janchenko made a motion for the Holiday bonuses to be the same as they were last year. On a roll call vote: Ayes: Holdman, Janchenko, Rackow, Ponczek, Lotus-Pallardy, Thurston Nayes: None Absent: Mallis Motion carried

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

None

ADJOURNMENT

Janchenko made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p,m. Motion carried.

SECRETARY ACTING PRESIDENT