BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MAY l4, 2012

President Mallis called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

President Mallis led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT: Mallis, Lotus-Pallardy, Janchenko, Rackow, Thurston

Holdman

ABSENT: Ponczek

ALSO PRESENT: Auditor Murray, Attorney Skelton, Director Murphy,

Business Administrator Salecki

President Mallis asked for any additions or corrections to the March 12, 2012 minutes. With no additions or corrections, Lotus-Pallardy made a motion to accept the March minutes as circulated. Motion carried.

AUDITOR’S REPORT

Auditor Muray read the financial report for May 2012. With no questions for the Auditor, Janchenko made a motion to accept the Auditor’s Report. Motion carried.

LEGAL REPORT

Attorney Skelton handed out the timetable for the Appropriation/Levy for the year 2012-2013.

President Mallis had some questions about the Appropriation. President Mallis wanted to know when you can actually work on the Appropriation and have it ready for public viewing. Attorney Skelton explained his position on the matter. Holdman made a motion to accept the Legal Report. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Director Murphy read the following communications:

A thank you note from Ms. Jennie Mallis thanking us for the 100^th birthday card and the flowers the Library sent to her.

A thank you note from the Luccuiski family for the condolence card the library sent.

Letters by Cathy Resendez, Sophia Plakias and Brian and Wendy Whitley regarding the tutoring positions.

A letter from Eva Ponczek resigning from the Library Board.

Janchenko made a motion to accept the communications. Motion carried.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Director Murphy let the Board know that Mr. Basile sent a donation for books to be bought for Ms. Jennie Mallis for her 100^th Birthday. She also explained the two incident reports that were in the packet. One of the incidents made us have to go back to the old way of computer use per policy. Also, Director Murphy talked about the concrete wall in the courtyard and how it is deteriorating and becoming dangerous. Director Murphy reviewed the Youth Service’s Report.

Director Murphy read a letter from Eva Ponczek on her resignation from the Board.

Holdman made a motion to accept the Librarian and Youth Service’s Reports. Motion carried. Thurston made a motion to accept the resignation of Eva Ponczek with regret. Motion carried.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Discussion ensued about the stairwell in the courtyard and the flower bed in the front of the building. It was suggested to get estimates on both projects.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson Janchenko read the following:

Total bills through May 14, 2012 $67,980.72

Total Payroll through May 14, 2012 $52,465.12

Total Expenditures through May 14, 2012 $120,445.84

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

PERSONNEL

None

POLICY

None

PLANNING

None

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion ensued regarding the open trustee seat now that Eva Ponczek resigned. The Board decided that Cathy Maloy would be a good candidate for the trustee position.

Mallis told the Board that she would call Cathy Maloy and if she accepted, she could fill the seat. Mallis asked the Board their thoughts on this recommendation. The Board agreed with Mallis.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bedford Clearing Industrial Golf Outing

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

None

ADJOURNMENT

Thurston made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.

SECRETARY PRESIDENT