Helen Matthes Library

Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

March 10, 2008

The regular meeting of the Helen Matthes board of directors was called to order at 7:10 pm by Chairman Weis.  This meeting followed a public meeting to discuss the formation of a building advisory committee.  Present were Weis, Seiler, Bauer, Welton, Keller, Willenborg.  Absent were Luchtefeld, Wiethop and Hook.  Luchtefeld entered the meeting at 7:13.  Staff present were Standerfer and Schultz.

The board was directed to review the Omnibus Agenda. The Omnibus was lacking Standerfer’s monthly report due to the short period of time between meetings.  Motion to approve the Omnibus Agenda was made by Bauer, seconded by Keller.  All present voted aye. 

The board was directed to review the bills for the month.  Standerfer comments that Flex payments were made during this period.  The payment to the power supplier is new this month as per a new agreement.  Motion to approve the bills made by Willenborg, seconded by Bauer.  All present voted aye. 

There was a motion to move to Executive Session to discuss property and personnel issues pursuant to sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act made by Willenborg, seconded by Luchtefeld.  All aye, no dissent.

Willenborg made a motion to approve the performance incentives and budget as proposed, second by Welton.  All present voted aye.

Standerfer gave an update on the proposed new internet policies.  The SAM software is not working as well as hoped.  Our computer consultant is suggesting a new, updated system.  Motion to approve the policy is made by Hook, seconded by Keller.  Standerfer explains the city-library relationship regarding upkeep of the building and snow removal. 

Motion to adjourn made by Seiler, seconded by Welton.  All aye, no dissent.

Submitted by,
David Seiler
Secretary

 

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