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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
August 17, 2005
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Cathy Belliveau at 4:05 p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements.
The following members responded to roll call: Cathy Belliveau, Virginia Federwitz, Ray Kasel, Beverly Kersten, Sandy Loberg, and Tom O’Toole.
Excused absent: Jerald Schoenike
Others present: Kathy Mitchell
Citizen’s Forum: no citizen’s present
Moved by Kersten, seconded by Kasel to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2005 regular meeting as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Federwitz, seconded by Loberg to approve the Financial Report and Special Accounts Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kersten, seconded by Kasel to approve the total expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $26,770.78. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
Business:
Moved by O’Toole, seconded by Belliveau to hire Hilary Rosenheim as a duster. Motion carried unanimously.
2006 Salaries and Budget.
A levy freeze has been implemented. Only a 2% increase will be allowed for the
entire city budget. Budget proposal plan A will be submitted to the Finance Committee.
Long Range Plan.
O’Toole moved, Kersten seconded to adopt the long range plan as is, fine-tuning
it as needed. Motion carried unanimously. More discussion will take place at
the September meeting.
Friends of the Library.
A thank you will be sent to the F.O.L. for their funding of the summer reading
program prizes, special presentations, etc. They will also be approached to help
celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the city funding the library.
Legislative Update.
Director Mitchell brought the board up to date on legislation concerning checking
R-rated movies to minors, repealing of maintenance of effort funding level, the
Language Bill and the Reform Bill.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Kersten to adjourn at 4:47 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.