East Moline Public Library Board met Aug. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Present: Gerry Baecke, Sheryl Hanson Nodie Kipp, Imogene Jensen, Steve Strupp and Van Thompson
Absent: James A. Hoffman, James Jannes, Jeanine Zmuda
Also Present: Laura Long, Library Director and Russ Hodge of The Hodge Group
Minutes: Gerry made a motion to approve the minutes of August 1st, Steve seconded; motion carried.
Financial Report: The financial report including the Moline Foundation Report was reviewed and placed on file for audit.
Bills: $33,483.08 in bills were presented. Nodie made a motion to pay the bills, Steve seconded; motion carried.
Library Report: See attached
Communications: None
Reports: None
Old Business: Report from Russ Hodge of The Hodge Group – Russ discussed a finance meeting with the people from TBK Bank and a timeline for future fundraising. He also wanted to meet with each of the board members individually to discuss their commitment.
Budget process timeline and committee meeting schedule – We will be able to wait and approve the budget at the September meeting. Laura will contact the budget committee about a meeting time.
New Business: The board went over the Director’s Job Description.
Transfer of $221.925.96 from the Library’s City Owned Foundation to the Moline Foundation – Gerry made a motion to prepare a check for $221,925.96 as per the invoice dated 8/15/18 and move the money to the Moline Foundation, Sheryl seconded;
Gerry – yes Sheryl – yes Nodie – yes
Imogene – yes Steve – yes Van – yes
motion carried
Closed Session: Steve made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel, Nodie seconded;
Gerry – yes Sheryl – yes Nodie – yes
Imogene – yes Steve – yes Van – yes
motion carried. The board went into closed session at 4:50 pm as pursuant to
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the OMA to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the Library. The closed session ended at 5:11 pm.
President’s items: None
Other: The furnace and the AC were discussed. Ideas were suggested as to what we might do to keep them functioning until the new library can be built. Laura will also talk to Kale.
Public Comment: None
Item to be placed on next month’s agenda: Budget approval
Building and Maintenance Resolution
Salary Range
Gerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Sheryl seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
http://www.eastmolinelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Aug-22-2018-EMP-Board-minutes.pdf
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