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.