BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARCH 12, 2007

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President Janchenko at 6:35 p.m.

PRESENT: Holdman, Janchenko, Nisavic, Lotus Pallardy

EXCUSED: Rackow, Thurston, Mallis

ALSO PRESENT; Library Director Murphy, Auditor Hortsman, Administrator

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President Janchenko led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Janchenko called for any additions or corrections to the February Board of Trustees. President Janchenko asked for a motion to accept the minutes. Holdman moved to accept the minutes as circulated. Motion carried.

LEGAL REPORT

None

COMMUNICATIONS

Library Director read correspondence from Moraine Valley College. A letter was sent from the Summit Fire Department inviting us to their 100^th year celebration. A notice was sent to the Library from Kathy Rehr in regards to Donald Merneigh and his accomplishment with the Marines. A thank you note was sent from the Downs family for the flowers the library sent. President Janchenko asked for a motion. Lotus Pallardy moved to accept the communications. Motion carried.

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

Director Murphy discussed our health insurance renewal. We now have offered our employees AFLAC. They pay themselves if they are interested. Director Murphy discussed National Library Week. Director Murphy also discussed Youth Service Weber’s trip to San Jose, CA. President Janchenko requested a report from our tutor for the next board packet. President Janchenko asked for a motion. Holdman moved to accept the Librarian’s Report. Motion carried.

AUDITOR’S REPORT

Hortsman reviewed the Auditor’s Report. He also said that there would not be a problem with money in regards to the auditorium project. President Janchenko asked for a motion. Nisavic moved to accept the Auditor’s Report. Motion carried.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Holdman made a motion to approve a one year contract with Tru Green ChemLawn at a cost not to exceed $l,l05.00. On a roll call vote. Ayes: Holdman, Lotus Pallardy, Nisavic, Janchenko. Nayes: None Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Treasurer Nisavic reported on the following:

Total Payroll through March 12, 2007 $3l,796.10

Total Bills through March 12, 2007 $39,732.87

Total Expenditures through March 12, 2007 $71,528.97

Treasurer Nisavic moved to accept and pay the bills for the month of March. On a roll call vote Ayes: Nisavic, Lotus Pallardy, Holdman, Janchenko Nayes: None. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

None

POLICY COMMITTEE:

None

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PUBLC RELATIONS COMMITTEE:

None

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

President Janchenko discussed the auditorium renovation. President Janchenko discussed that the auditorium has not been renovated since the building was built. Director Murphy also added that we needed to have an answer to schedule programs in the auditorium.

Safety issued were also discussed in regards to the standing walls. Holdman made a motion to renovate the auditorium with a cost not to exceed $30,621.00. On a roll call vote Ayes: Nisavic, Lotus Pallardy, Holdman, Jancheko, Nayes. None Motion carried.

Also discussed was Health Insurance Renewal. The Health Insurance increase was minimal. Lotus Pallardy made a motion to stay with the same Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Plan. On a roll call vote: Ayes: Holdman, Lotus Pallardy, Nisavic, Janchenko. Nayes: None Motion carried

The Board discussed a retirement gift for Joan Moran. The board decided to give Joan Moran a $l00.00 American Express Girft Card. Holdman made a motion to accept the board decision. On a roll call vote: Ayes: Holdman, Janchenko, Lotus Pallardy, Nisavic.

NEW BUSINESS

None

ANNOUNCEMENT:

None

Holdman moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried.

SECRETARY PRESIDENT