Monday, December 12, 2011

Library Board Minutes for November

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Acting President TC Brunious called meeting to order at 6:32 PM

Roll Call
Present: T.C. Brunious T. Butler, S. Vina, J. Galarza, E. Wimbush (6:44PM) K. Johnson, (7:09 PM) and S. Huntington. Members absent: R. Mosley (excused)

Adoption the Agenda
T. Butler moved and S. Vina seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried...

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
T. Butler moved and S. Vina seconded to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
Book signing November 19, 2011
Staff/Board Christmas Party will be December 8, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for October 2011. E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the October 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 5 ayes. 0 nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 5 ayes. 0 nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington stressed the need for all Board Members to contact K. Yarbrough to vote no to Bill 3793.
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
T.C. Brunious talked about Trustee Day and how it is important to attend these meetings to keep up with what is going on.

New Business
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Tax Anticipation Warrant not to exceed $1,230,000.00 by the Board of Directors of the Maywood Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois. T. Butler moved and E. Wimbush seconded to pass an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Tax Anticipation Warrant not to exceed $1,230,000.00. Board polled. 5 ayes 0 nays 2 absent Motion carried

T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to add an item to the agenda regarding the December Board Meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

K. Johnson moved S. Vina seconded to change the December 7, 2011 Board Meeting to December 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM. All ayes. Motion carried. Next Library Board of Directors meeting will be December 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Comments from the Board
T. Butler inquired if the Library received the donation from the Aztec Festival. As of yet no money has been received.

Adjournment
K. Johnson moved and S. Vina seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm

Respectfully submitted,

S. Vina, Secretary

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Library Board Minutes for October

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2011
6:30 PM

President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:34 PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious K. Johnson, J. Galarza. S. Vina and S. Huntington. Members absent: E. Wimbush (excused)

Adoption the Agenda
S. Vina moved and J. Galarza seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
S. Vina moved and J. Galarza seconded to approve the minutes of the September 21 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
ILA Trustee Day – October 20, 2011
Donation and thank you card from Pat Besaw for memorial service for her husband held at the Library.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for September 2011. K. Johnson moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the September 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
Check was received from FEMA for snow removal from last year’s blizzard.

Committee Reports
None

New Business
Ordinance levying and assessing taxes of the Maywood Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. T. Butler moved and S. Vina seconded that ordinance levying and assessing taxes of the Maywood Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 is passed. Board polled. 6 ayes 0 nays l absent Motion carried.
Resolution to determine estimate of funds. – Legal council deemed not necessary to pass a resolution.

Comments from the Board
Corrections for your second installment tax bills can be made at the Township office in Hillside.
Training for the Trustees will take place after the New Year.

Adjournment
J. Galarza moved and S. Vina seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Brunious, acting secretary

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Library Board Minutes for September

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 21, 2011
6:30 PM

President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:30 PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious K. Johnson, J. Galarza. S. Vina and S. Huntington. Members absent: E. Wimbush

Adoption the Agenda
S. Vina moved and K. Johnson seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
K. Johnson moved and S. Vina seconded to amend the agenda to include the swearing in of new Trustee Jose Galarza. Motion carried.

Swearing in of Trustee
S. Vina, Secretary swore in new board member Jose Galarza.

Introduction of Visitors
Edwin Walker

Minutes
K. Johnson moved and J. Galarza seconded to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
S. Vina moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2011 Special Board meeting with correction that T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded that a tentative agreement with Aztec Festival be approved. All ayes. Motion carried.
T.C. Brunious moved and J. Galarza seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting on September 7, 2011. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
Letter from Azteca Festival
The Library has a new newsletter
ILA Trustee Day – October 20, 2011
Next Board Meeting will be October 12, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for July 2011. K. Johnson moved and S. Vina seconded to approve the July 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for August 2011. S. Vina moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the August 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
K. Johnson moved and T. Butler seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.


Librarian’s Report
New chairs have arrived for the meeting room.
Partition in the meeting room has been fixed.
Final painting of the building has been completed.
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
None


New Business
Adoption of Ordinance Providing For Budget and Appropriations (2011-2012 Fiscal Year. T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded that the Ordinance Providing For Budget and Appropriations 2011-2012 Fiscal Year be adopted. Board polled. 6 ayes 0 nays 1 absent Motion carried
Adoption of Intergovernmental Agreement for Reciprocal Borrowing Services. T. Butler moved and J. Galarza seconded that the intergovernmental agreement for reciprocal borrowing services be adopted. Board polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.
Orientation of Library Board of Trustees. S. Huntington will be looking into this to set up a time for all the Trustees.


Comments from the Board
K. Johnson announced that she had choir tryouts at school and 43 students tried out and 38 of them could sing.
TC Brunious is ILA Vice-President/ President elect.


Adjournment
K. Johnson moved and T. Butler seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Brunious, acting secretary

Thursday, September 22, 2011

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING-SEPTEMBER 7

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Board President Rose Mosley called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T.C. Brunious, E. Wimbush & Jose Galarza Jr.
Absent: T. Butler, K. Johnson & S. Vina
Guests: None

Agenda
T.C. Brunious moved and E. Wimbush seconded to adopt the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Public Hearing
A resolution to determine estimate of funds is required to accompany the Ordinance Providing for Budget and Appropriations of Maywood Public Library District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012

Comments from the Board: None

Adjournment: E. Wimbush moved and J Galarza Jr. seconded to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING-July 27

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JULY 27, 2011

Board President Rose Mosley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, S. Vina, T.C. Brunious, K. Johnson, T. Butler & Stan Huntington, Director
Absent: E. Wimbush

Guests: E. Walker, Jose Galarza Jr.

Agenda
S. Vina moved and K. Johnson seconded to adopt the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

New Business
Tentative agreement for Azteca Festival subject to final agreement. T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the agreement between the Maywood Public Library and the Azteca Festival subject to final signatures of Mr. Delgado and Mrs. Mosley pending receipt of Festival permits and certificate of insurance. Board Polled
5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent Motion carried.

Resolution declaring Board seat vacancy- K. Johnson moved and T. Butler seconded to declare a Library Board vacancy. Board Polled. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent Motion carried

Resolution filling a vacancy – T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded that Jose Galarza Jr. be appointed for the vacant board seat. Board Polled. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent Motion carried

Comments from the Board
K. Johnson suggested an orientation be set up for Trustee Galarza ASAP.
ALA Library Flag

T. Butler moved and S. Vina seconded meeting be adjourned.

Meeting adjourned at 6:47pm

Library Board Minutes for July

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JULY 20, 2011
6:30 PM

President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:36PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious G. Hanson, E. Wimbush, K. Johnson (6:40pm) S. Vina (7:00pm) and S. Huntington.

Adoption the Agenda
G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
Cuauhtémoc Estrada
Benjamin Delgado
This group asked permission to use the north lot of the Carnegie building for the Azteca Festival which will take place August 26, 27, & 28, 2011. They are requesting to use the lot for concessions, small kiddy rides and parking.
The Board instructed S. Huntington to draw up an agreement with the following conditions: No use of the 5th Ave entrance, library’s name on insurance policy, no use of south parking lot during library hours, no equipment on north lot prior to 1 p.m. ,Thursday, August 25, 2011, and any additional concerns that are relevant to the Library. 5 voted aye. 1 nay. 1 absent (S. Vina) Motion carried.

G. Hanson asked that Mr. Estrada and Mr. Delgado provide financial reports on Festival Azteca to the Library Board. R. Mosley stated that while they are welcome to provide such reports to Mr. Hanson it was not necessary to provide them to other Library Board members.

Minutes
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. 1absent. (S. Vina) Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
S. Huntington read two bills that Governor Quinn signed concerning Libraries.
Next Board Meeting will be September 7, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for June 2011. K. Johnson moved and TC Brunious seconded to approve the June 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent . (S. Vina) Motion carried.

Trustee Hanson announced at 7:30pm that he resigns as Trustee from the Maywood Public Library Board and left the meeting. Mr. Hanson further stated that the Maywood Public Library Board will have his written resignation in the morning.

Accounts Payable
K. Johnson moved and TC Brunious seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. (G. Hanson) Motion carried.


Librarian’s Report
Library received DECCA grant for $33,796.00.
S. Vina moved and T. Butler seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. 1 absent. (G. Hanson) Motion carried.

Committee Reports
None


New Business
Tentative Ordinance Providing For Budget and Appropriations (2011-2012 Fiscal Year. E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded that the Tentative Ordinance Providing For Budget and Appropriations 2011-2012 Fiscal Year be approved. Board polled. 6 ayes 0 nays 1 absent (G. Hanson) Motion carried
.02% Building and Maintenance Tax Ordinance. K. Johnson moved and T. Butler seconded that the .02% Building and Maintenance Tax be approved. Board polled. 6 ayes 0 nays 1 absent (G. Hanson) Motion carried.
Review of Governance and Administration Standards (Chapter 2 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries. E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded that Chapter 2 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries has been reviewed. Board polled. 6 ayes 0 nays 1 absent (G. Hanson) Motion carried.

Comments from the Board
S. Huntington suggested that the Library not have a fundraiser this year but rather plan for a mortgage burning/ holiday celebration to be scheduled on Saturday, December 1, 2012. S. Huntington suggested forming a committee composed of staff and Board members.


Adjournment
E. Wimbush moved and S. Vina seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Brunious, acting secretary

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
6:30 PM

BOARD MEETING TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF
QUORUM


BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 AT 6:30 PM.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Library Board Minutes for June

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JUNE 15, 2011
6:30 PM


President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:30PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, K. Johnson, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious G. Hanson, E. Wimbush and S. Huntington. Absent: S. Vina (excused)

Adoption the Agenda
T. Butler moved and G. Hanson seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
Thank you card from Carol Clover
Letter from the Social Security Administration Office acknowledging Rose Mosley as the winner of the 2011 ALTAFF award.
Maywood Public Library was on of 60 libraries chosen to receive a business grant. S. Huntington will go to Springfield on June 29, 2011 to accept.
Chamber Banquet will be Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Elmcrest Banquet Hall.
Letter from Gary Woll about the reception for the installation for the Rotary President that will be held at the Library on July 7, 2011.
Next Library Board Meeting will be July 20, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for May 2011. K. Johnson moved and E. Wimbush seconded to approve the May 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent . Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
T. Butler moved and E. Wimbush seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 6ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
T. Butler moved and E. Wimbush seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
G. Hanson updated his research into getting a grant for solar power.


New Business
Budget, July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 – T.C. Brunious moved and G. Hanson seconded that the working budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 be approved. All ayes. Motion carried.
Ordinance Adopting Prevailing Wage Rates – K. Johnson moved and E. Wimbush seconded that the ordinance for the Prevailing Wage Rates be adopted. Board polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.
Summer Fundraising Project – K. Johnson is looking for Jazz singers will speak to Mr. Wright about a piano performance. Fundraiser can be no later than November 1, 2011.

Comments from the Board
None

Adjournment
E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Brunious, acting secretary

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Library Board Minutes for May

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 19, 2011
6:30 PM


President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:35PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, K. Johnson, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious G. Hanson, S. Vina, E. Wimbush (6:55pm excused) and S. Huntington.

Swearing in of Elected Board Members
Gary Woll, Village Clerk swore in Kim Johnson, Gordon Hanson and Socorro Vina.

Selection of Board Officers
T. C. Brunious moved and G. Hanson seconded to nominate Rose Mosley for President. All ayes. Motion carried
T. Butler moved and G. Hanson seconded to nominate T.C. Brunious for Vice-President. All ayes. Motion carried.
R. Mosley moved and T.C. Brunious and Kim Johnson seconded to nominate Socorro Vina for Secretary. All ayes. Motion carried.
G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to nominate Tanya Butler for Treasurer. All ayes. Motion carried.

Adoption the Agenda
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
Delores and Bill Gowie, Christina Hryniak, Dora Silva, Peter Vina, Pat Healy, Carmenza Millan, Kelly Van Tine, Judy Woll, Flor Alcantara, Vicky Hanson, & Hillary Hanson.

Minutes
G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2011 board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
On May 24, 2011 there will be a reception for Carol Clover, Head of Reference who is retiring at the end of May at 5:30 PM in the Board Room.
Chamber of Commerce annual banquet will be Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Elmcrest Banquet Hall.
On Thursday, July 7, 2011 Gary Woll will be installed as the Rotary President. There will be a brief ceremony at the Library in the rotunda with horderves and cocktails at 5:30PM. Dinner will be at the First Congregational Church at 7:00PM. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Rose Mosley has been chosen for the Trustee 2011 ALA Citation Award.
Rose Mosley has also been nominated for the Federal Employee of the Year for 2011. Luncheon will be held at Navy Pier on June 30, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for April 2011. G. Hanson moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the April 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
K. Johnson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 7ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington reported that the entire 3rd Floor of the new library has been painted.
Farmers market will begin on June 4, 2011 at 7am
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
ILA Meeting was held at the Fountaindale Public Library.

New Business
Children’s Books Presentation by 1st Congregational Church – E. Wimbush presented the Maywood Public Library with 140 children’s books.
Solar Energy Project – G. Hanson handed out a bid from Earth, Wind and Solar for the Library to go “green”. G. Hanson has been investigating grants that the Library can obtain.
Annual Ordinance Authorizing Public Library District Non-Resident Cards. E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded that the Annual Ordinance Authorizing Public Library District Non-Resident Cards be passed. Board polled. 7 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried.
Fundraising Project: K Johnson would like to set up a meeting June 4, 2011 to start talking about a fund raiser for the summer or the fall for the Maywood Public Library Foundation. Meeting will be at 10:00am

Comments from the Board
None

Adjournment
G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm

Respectfully submitted,

Socorro Vina, Secretary

Monday, May 23, 2011

Library Board Minutes for April

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 6, 2011
6:30 PM

President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:38PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, K. Johnson, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious G. Hanson and S. Huntington. Absent: S. Vina (excused) & E. Wimbush (excused)

Adoption the Agenda
G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
Tanya Sanders and Lena Hatchett – Urban Garden Connection. Would like the support of the Library for their Community Garden Program. Library expressed unanimous support for the Urban Garden Connection Project.

Minutes
G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2011 board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
On May 19, 2011 there will be a reception for Carol Clover, Head of Reference who is retiring at the end of May at 5:30 PM in the Board Room.
Next Board Meeting will be May 25, 2011 and the newly elected Board Members will be sworn in.
LACONI Dinner is April 15, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for February 2011. G. Hanson moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the February 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 5 ayes. 0 nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 5ayes. 0 nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington reported that the issue with CNN has been resolved.
Library was served with a lawsuit.
M. Tucker was involved in an accident and will be back at work shortly.
Library’s liability insurance dropped 3.7% to $27,000.00.
Seaway bank was served Library’s memorandum of understanding regarding February 6, 2011 meeting.
G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
None.

New Business
Ordinance Abating Bond Levy – G. Hanson moved and K. Johnson seconded that the Ordinance Abating Tax for Debt Service be passed. Board Polled. 5 ayes. O nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to approve R. Mosley’s request. All ayes. Motion carried.

Comments from the Board

G. Hanson moved and T. Butler seconded meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 8:16PM

Respectfully submitted.

T. C. Brunious, Acting Secretary.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Library Board Minutes for March

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 2, 2011
6:30 PM

President Rose Mosley called meeting to order at 6:44 PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, K. Johnson, T. Butler, T.C. Brunious G. Hanson E. Wimbush (6:50 pm) and S. Huntington. Absent: S. Vina (excused)

Adoption the Agenda
G. Hanson moved and K. Johnson seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
Carmen Johnson

Minutes
K. Johnson moved and G. Hanson seconded to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2011board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
S. Huntington handed out the legal agenda.
Maywood United Party is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night March 24, 2011. Tickets are $25.00.
K. Johnson has received numerous awards for her work in local village government.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for January 2011. E. Wimbush moved and G. Hanson seconded to approve the January 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for February 2011. E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the February 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 6ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
T. Butler moved and G. Hanson seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 6 ayes. 0 nays. 1 absent. Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington reported to the Board what happened with meeting with Seaway Bank. The bank was very favorable in helping the Library. R. Mosley will write a letter to the Bank President thanking them for all their support.
CNN wants to reduce their rent fee.
E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept the Librarian’s report with thanks and to continue the good work. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports
None.

New Business

Personnel - Executive Session
Began 8:11pm Ended 8:26pm

G. Hanson moved and T.C. Brunious seconded to approve S. Huntington’s request. All ayes. Motion carried.


Comments from the Board


E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM

Respectfully submitted.

T. C. Brunious, Acting Secretary.