Monday, August 13, 2012

WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY Board of Trustees Thursday, August 9, 2012


WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The meeting of the Warsaw Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:05 pm. by president Suzanne Aldinger. Present were: Trustees Suzanne Aldinger, Mary Reagan, Margaret Zeches, Janice Kelsey, David Almeter , Suannah Heubusch, Acting Director Joanne Caldwell and Children's Specialist Mary Conable.
A motion was made by David Almeter and 2d by Margaret Zeches to waive the reading of the minutes.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Motion carried
Old Business:
Joanne Caldwell and Mary Coinable presented a tentative budget for the Trustees to consider. A discussion followed and at this time no action was taken. A Budget Panel consisting of David Almeter, Margaret Zeches, Susannah Heubusch and Suzanne Aldinger was set up to look into the matter further. The panel will meet Monday, August 13,2012 at 1:00 pm.
Joann gave out the Wyoming County Fair passes and instruction for Project Read at the fair for those that will be sitting at the booth on Wed., Aug. 8, 2012. 12:00 - 3:00 pm Margaret Zeches and David Almeter
3:00 - 6:00 pm Cindy and David Kiel and 6:00 - 9:00 pm Susannah Heubusch.
It was announced that Senator Patrick Gallivan will be visiting the Library on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 11 am. One weeks advance notice needs to be given for any officials that wishes to see him: per his aide.
The front and back doors have been re-keyed.
Attached are copies of the Interim Directors Report and the Children's Services Report.
New Business: A motion was made by Mary Reagan and 2nd by Janice Kelsey that we accept Resolution #2012-03 appointing Lisa A. Gricius to the position of Library Director 1. (see attached)
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Motion carried
A motion was made by David Almeter and 2nd by Susannah Heubush that we accept Resolution # 2012-04 that amends Article 1of the Bylaws. This changes the number of trustees for the board from six (6) to five (5). This is the only change to the article. (see attached)
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Motion carried
A motion was made by Susannah Heubusch and 2nd by Janice Kelsey that we accept payment of vouchers 117 - 130 in the amount of $3113.47.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Motion carried
Joanne Caldwell mentioned that if she needs to buy supplies for the Library she has to use her personal credit card. It was suggested that maybe one should be obtained for the Library.
Discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
A motion was made by Mary Reagan and 2nd by Susannah Heubusch that Joanne be allowed to take the staff out to lunch to thank them for the extra work they have done while the search for a new Library Director has gone on.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Motion carried
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Mary Reagan and 2nd by Janice Kelsey
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Submitted by Susannah Heubusch