BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

                                  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                                                       DECEMBER 11, 2006

                                                                            

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President James Janchenko at 6:30 p.m.

 

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

                                            Lotus,  Nisavic

 

ALSO PRESENT:              Library Director Murphy, Business Administrator Salecki,

                                            Attorney Skelton, Auditor Hortsman

 

President Janchenko led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

President Janchenko called for any additions or corrections to the November 13, 2006 regular board meeting minutes.

 

Trustee Mallis pointed out a typographical error in Jan Thurston’s name and in Anne Murphy’s name.  She also questioned  the wording under the Planning Committee report.  Thurston moved to accept the minutes as amended.

 

President Janchenko called for any additions and corrections for the December 6, 2006 Public Hearing. 

 

Trustee Mallis pointed out that Vice President Mallis instead of Acting President Mallis

Thurston moved to accepted the minutes as amended.

 

 

LEGAL REPORT

 

Mr. Skelton reported that he sent the Levy in and everything was done in concerns to it.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Director Murphy read a letter of resignation from Jenna Kmitch effective January 1, 2007.  The Board accepted her resignation with regrets.  Mallis made a motion to accept the minutes.  Motion carried.

 

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

 

Director Murphy talked about how nice the library staff finished the Christmas decorations inside and out. She commended Sue Erklin, Anita Stocks, Linda Erklin and Bridget Ormins for the great job they did.

 

She also discussed the yearly performance evaluations for the Board to review. 

 

She discussed that our Auditor’s pointed out that we do not have a policy on how we invest our funds. Rick Skelton said that although this law really does not pertain to us it would be a good idea to draft a policy on this. 

 

Director Murphy thanked the Board on behalf of the staff for the Christmas party we had on December 1, 2006. It was a very nice party.

 

AUDITOR’S REPORT

 

Audtior Hortsman went through the bills for December.  He went on to discuss taking some money and putting it into a C.D.  Salecki will get in touch with him this month and work on that.

 

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

 

No Report

 

FINANCE

 

Treasurer Nisavic reported on the following:

 

Total Payroll through December 11. 2006                                                         $27,249.46

Total Bills through December 11, 2006                                                 $31,428.03

Total Expenditures through December 11, 2006                                                $58,877.49

 

Treasuer Nisavic moved to accept and pay the bills for the month of December 2006.  On a roll call vote: Ayes: Holdman, Thurston, Rackow, Mallis, Pallardy-Lotus, Nisavic, Janchenko   Nayes:  None.  Motion carried.

 

PERSONNEL

 

Chairperson Mallis set up a Personnel Meeting to discuss personnel issues.

 

POLICY

 

Chairperson Thurston will set up a meeting after the holidays.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

None

 

PLANNING

 

None

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

The Board discussed the renovation of the auditorium and opted for carpeting instead of wooded floors.  The Board tabled this decision until a quote came in for carpeting.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

The Board discussed the Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  It was decided to have it in Drury Lane Oakbrook on February 11. 2007.  Thurston moved to accept the motion.  Motion carried.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

None

 

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

 

None

 

Mallis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.   Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

SECRETARY                                                                                      PRESIDENT