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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
Clintonville, Wisconsin
December 12, 2007
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Jerald Schoenike at 4:15 p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements. Cathy Belliveau took charge of the meeting at 4:16 p.m.
The following members responded to roll call: Ray Kasel, Sandy Loberg, Joan Paulson, and Jerald Schoenike. Cathy Belliveau arrived at 4:16 p.m.
Excused absent: Virginia Federwitz and Tom O’Toole
Absent: none
Others present: Kathy Mitchell, Director
Citizens Forum: No citizens present
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Paulson to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2007 regular meeting as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Paulson, seconded by Kasel to approve the Financial Report and Special Accounts Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Paulson to approve the total expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $28,032.52. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
BUSINESS
2007 Budget
$7,800 is left in operating funds. Director Mitchell asked for permission to continue spending the budgeted money until the City closes the 2007 budget. Permission was previously given. No motion needed.
Photocopier lease
The lease on the photocopy machine has expired and the new contract is going down to $45 per month from $60.
Fines
The Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS) suggests that libraries charge a higher fine for interlibrary loan items from outside the library system due to the amount of work involved in getting these items. Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Kasel to charge $1 per day, up to $10 for overdue interlibrary loan items. Motion carried unanimously.
2008 Salaries and Budget
City Hall will be cutting out life insurance and disability benefits for part-time library employees who work over 600 hours/ year due to a previous administrative error. This will affect five people.
Volunteers
Volunteers have signed up to help with the moving project. It is still not known if volunteers are covered under city insurance.
Carpet project
A check will be cut to Torborgs and held until January 2008 for the remaining 2007 capital funds of $23,310.99. Another check will be cut from 2008 capital funds after the January Board Meeting for the additional cost. Work on the carpeting starts on Monday, December 17, 2007.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Schoenike to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.