Helen Matthes Library

 

Helen Matthes Library

Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

October 19, 2009

            The meeting of the Helen Matthes Board of Directors was held on October 19, 2009 and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Gloria. Board members physically present to roll call were Gloria Bauer, Charlie Bovard, Rachael Fearday, John Latta, Ellen Welton, Rod Wiethop, and Bob Willenborg as well as Director Jeanne May. Those absent were Dana Keller, and Karen Luchtefeld. Also present from the Effingham Daily News was Samantha Newburn.

As there was no public comment we looked over the Omnibus Agenda. May reported a successful National Library Card Sign Up Month. Bauer moved to accept it and Willenborg seconded it. All agreed.

For the October bills May noted that the RFID project started today. Practicing with new items, in a few weeks we will have a better idea of the timeline to completion. It was moved by Bauer and seconded by Welton to approve the bills. All members were in agreement.

It was then was moved by Bauer and seconded by Willenborg to go into executive session to discuss property and personnel issues pursuant to sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. All members were in favor.

A motion was made by Bauer and seconded by Willenborg to return to regular session.  

The board reviewed the FY10 payable FY11 Levy. Willenborg moved to approve the levy with the understanding that May has the authority to make changes as necessary from the direction of the city. Bauer seconded this motion, all were in favor.

May reported that we will not be sending out an annual campaign this year and plan to have something for previous donors in the early months of 2010.

Willenborg motioned to adjourn, Bauer seconded this motion and all were in favor.

 

                                                Respectfully Submitted by,

                                                Rod Wiethop

 

             

 

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