Monday, April 16, 2012

Library Board Minutes for March

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 7, 2012

President R. Mosley called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM

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

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

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2012 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
New calendar for computer classes
Ad in the Second Baptist Church Book
Class for Trustees – March 31, 2012

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for February 2012. K. Johnson moved and J. Galarza seconded to approve the February 2012 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 5 ayes. 0 nays. 2 absent. Motion carried.

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

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington will be seeking a grant to seal the Carnegie Building.
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

Review of Policy 4.0 Internet Policy
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept policy 4.0 Internet Policy of the Maywood Public Library District. All ayes. Motion carried.

Review of Policy 5.0 Materials Selection Policy
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept policy 5.0 Materials Selection Policy of the Maywood Public Library District. All ayes. Motion carried.

Review of Policy 6.0 Meeting Room Policy
T.Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded to accept policy 6.0 Meeting Room Policy of the Maywood Public Library District. All ayes. Motion carried.

Real Estate Proposal (Executive Session)

Discussion of Real Estate Proposal (Executive Session)

T. Brunious moved and T. Butler seconded not to proceed with further discussions regarding Library’s north lot at this time. All ayes. Motion carried.

Comments from the Board
None


Adjournment
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm

Respectfully submitted,

T.C. Brunious, acting secretary

Monday, March 19, 2012

Library Board Minutes for February

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2012

President R. Mosley called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T.C. Brunious, J. Galarza, T. Butler, K. Johnson, S. Vina, E. Wimbush (6:38pm) & S. Huntington.

Adoption the Agenda
T. Butler moved and T. Brunious seconded to adopt the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Introduction of Visitors
Dan Walsh and Dave Erickson from Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Mr. Walsh made a presentation on their interest in purchasing the property on the North side of the Library and the parking lot.

Minutes
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2012 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
ILA Trustee Forum – Saturday, February 4, 2012

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for January 2012. K. Johnson moved and T. C. Brunious seconded to approve the January 2012 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 7 ayes. 0 nays. 0 absent. Motion carried.

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

Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington informed the Board of RAILS interest in SWAN. He will keep the Board informed of any new developments.
E. Wimbush moved and T. 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 a tax levied to pay debt service on $3,655,000 General Obligation Library Bonds, Series 2001, of the Maywood Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois T. Butler moved and E. Wimbush seconded that an ordinance be passed abating $3,655.00 General Obligation Library Bonds, Series 2001. Board Polled. All ayes. Motion carried.

Review of Policy 1.0; By-Laws of the Directors of the Maywood Public Library District.
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to accept policy 1.0; By-Laws of the Directors of the Maywood Public Library District. Board Polled. All ayes. Motion carried.

Review of Policy 2.0; Code of Ethics for Library Board Members.
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to accept policy 2.0; Code of Ethics for Library Board Members. Board polled. All ayes. Motion carried.

Review of Policy 3.0; Drug Free Workplace Policy.
E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded to accept policy 3.0; Drug Free Workplace Policy. Board polled. All ayes. Motion carried.

December 1, 2012 Village –wide mortgage burning ceremony and Christmas party.
Stephanie Samuel spoke about the December 1, 2012 mortgage burning celebration.
She asked for input from all Board Members to be brought to the next Board Meeting.
Comments from the Board
None

Adjournment
E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm

Respectfully submitted,

S. Vina, secretary

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Library Board Minutes for January

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2012


President R. Mosley called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM

Roll Call
Present: R. Mosley, T.C. Brunious , J. Galarza, E. Wimbush, K. Johnson, S. Vina, T. Butler (6:36pm) & S. Huntington.

Adoption the Agenda
TC Brunious moved and K. Johnson seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried...

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
K. Johnson moved and TC Brunious seconded to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
ILA Trustee Forum – Saturday, February 4, 2012
Shirley Higgins will receive an award at the Martin Luther King Dinner on January 14, 2012.
Lean Hatchet from Loyola will received and award on January 17, 2012.
Letter from the Second Baptist Church announcing the 50 year Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Sykes.

TC Brunious moved and E. Wimbush seconded to amend the agenda to allow discussion for an ad for the Second Baptist Church. All ayes. Motion carried.

E. Wimbush moved and T. Butler seconded that the Library purchase an ad from Second Baptist Church for $100.00. All ayes. Motion carried.

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

Accounts Payable
E. Wimbush moved and K. Johnson seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 7 ayes 0 nays. 0 absent. Motion carried.


Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington reminded the Board of the Open Meetings Act Trustee Workshop. Our attorney recommended not to do this until March, 2012.
K. Johnson 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
Maintenance report was read by T. Butler

New Business
None

Comments from the Board
None


Adjournment
T. Butler moved and K. Johnson seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm

Respectfully submitted,

S. Vina, secretary

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Library Board Minutes for December

MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2011

President R. Mosley called the meeting to order at 7:06pm when quorum was achieved.

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

Adoption the Agenda
T. Butler moved and J. Galarza seconded to adopt the agenda. Motion carried...

Introduction of Visitors
None

Minutes
T. Butler moved and J. Galarza seconded to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2011 Board meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.

Communications and Announcements
Operation Uplift Dinner – January 14, 2012 at Diplomat West Banquet Hall. Library will take an ad out.

Treasurer’s Report
T. Butler read the Treasurer’s Report for October 2011. T. Butler moved and T. C. Brunious seconded to approve the November 2011 Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Board Polled. 4 ayes. 0 nays. 3 absent. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable
T. Butler moved and T. C. Brunious seconded to pay the bills. Board Polled. 4 ayes 0 nays. 3 absent. Motion carried.


Librarian’s Report
S. Huntington spoke about the agreement the Library has with the bank.
There will be visitors at the January 11, 2012 meeting.
T. Butler 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
Maintenance report postponed until January 2012 meeting.

New Business
None

Comments from the Board
None

Adjournment
T. Butler moved and J. Galarza seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm

Respectfully submitted,

T.C. Brunious, acting secretary