Members of the East Moline Library Board met Wednesday, May 25.
"The East Moline Public Library is governed by an appointed Board of Trustees. The Board meets at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month except for the combined months of November/December. Visitors are welcome."
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the East Moline Library Board:
President James A. Hoffman called the May 25, 2016, meeting of the Library Board to order at 3:59 pm.
Present: Gerry Baecke, Sheryl Hanson, James A. Hoffman, James Jannes, Imogene Jensen, Steve Strupp, Van Thompson
Absent: Nodie Kipp, Jeannine Zmuda
Also Present: Laura Long, Library Director
Minutes: Gerry made a motion to approve the minutes of April 27, Steve seconded; motion carried.
Financial Report: The financial report was reviewed and placed on file for audit.
Bills: Van made a motion to approve the bills, Steve seconded; motion carried.
Librarian's Report: See attached
Communications: None
Reports: Building and Grounds - The board discussed the ceiling tile in the Children's Room.
Laura should have an estimate for repairs by Friday.
Incidents: None
Foundation: No report
Old Business: Triumph Bank-the city is willing to pay half to amend the TIF district to include the bank. Jim made a motion to set aside money, maximum $14,000, to be paid to Ehlers & Associates to amend the Downtown TIF Amendment district, Van seconded; motion carried.
Liability insurance - Gerry suggested we get something in writing to show we are covered by the city.
Laura has not heard any more about the Corporate Replacement Tax.
New Business: Gerry made a motion to approve the budget adjustment from the Budget
Change Report, Steve seconded; motion carried.
Board elections - President-James A. Hoffman
Vice-President- Van Thompson
Secretary-Imogene Jensen
Gerry made a motion to accept the named officers as discussed from the floor, Jim seconded; motion carried Indy film director, Stephen Folker, has asked permission to film a movie at the library.
Van made a motion to allow the filming if we are given proof of insurance and a staff person is here while the film crew are on site, Jim seconded; motion carried.
Closed Session: No
President's Items: None
Public Comment: None
Items to be place on next month's agenda: Non-Resident Fees
Investment Policy
Liability Insurance
Gerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Steve seconded. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Imogene Jensen, Secretary
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