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