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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
December 20, 2006
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Jerald Schoenike at 4:10p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements. Cathy Belliveau took charge of the meeting at 4:14 p.m.
The following members responded to roll call: Virginia Federwitz, Ray Kasel, Beverly Kersten, Sandy Loberg, and Jerald Schoenike.
Late: Cathy Belliveau arrived at 4:14 p.m.
Excused Absent: Tom O’Toole
Others present: Kathy Mitchell
Citizens Forum: No citizens present
Moved by Kersten, seconded by Kasel to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2006 regular meeting as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Loberg to approve the Financial Report and Special Account Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Schoenike to approve the total expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $47,452.80. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
Permission was granted to renew the warranties on the two Gates Grant computers with money from the 2007 budget.
Kasel moved, Loberg seconded to use money from the 2006 Capital Funds to pay for the new workroom scanner and money from the 2007 budget to pay for the dumbwaiter brake shoes. Motion carried.
The Attorney General’s office opinion on the privacy of library records could possibly affect the use of the collection agency as well as surveillance tapes.
January 23, 1007 will be Library Legislative Day in Madison.
2006 Budget
Kasel moved, Kersten seconded to grant permission to spend the remainder of the 2006 budget as needed and to submit additional bills for payment from the 2006 budget as long as they do not go over the total amount budgeted for the library. Motion carried.
2007 Budget and Salaries
Schoenike moved, Kersten seconded to approve the 2007 budget as proposed and printed. Motion carried.
Plague Lights
More information from area vendors was presented at the meeting. The Board would like still more specific information and possible suggestions from the bidders.
DOOR MECHANISM REPAIR
A door mechanism is leaking oil. Torborg’s was contacted and a representative from LaForce in Green Bay picked up the unit for repair at a cost of approximately $70 plus mileage.
MEETING ROOM POLICY
The meeting room policy was discussed at length. Items discussed included waiving the three time/year minimum, the room not being used for regular routine meetings, and room not to be used for fund-raising purposes unless it is a non-profit/charitable group.
The revised policy will printed and presented to the Board at the January meeting.
DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITS POLICY
No action was taken at this time. Decisions are to be made at the discretion of the director.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Kersten to adjourn at 5:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.