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News from the Library
In honor of Memorial Day, the library will be closed on Monday, May 28th.
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Presenting … the 2012 Summer Reading Program!
The Summer Reading Program will be held on Thursdays (6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, & 7/12). For Preschoolers through kids entering 2nd grade – Small Fries – sessions will be held from 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For kids entering 3rd through 6th grade – Jumbo Dogs – sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. There will be all sorts of fun activities planned while we indulge our VORACIOUS reading appetites! Hope to see you at the library this summer!
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Showing off duct tape flower pens at Kids Craft Night on 5-15-12!
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, 4-5-12
Brighton Memorial Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes from April 5, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M. by library board president Carolyn Kelly. Board members present were: Meridel Buscher, Chris Dawdy, Elizabeth Harper, Carolyn Kelly, Amy Taul. Library Director Karen Sinks was also present. Sheila Wilkie was late; Ellen Brefeld was absent.
Minutes
A motion to approve the March 5, 2012 minutes was made by Meridel Buscher and seconded by Elizabeth Harper. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the special board meeting on March 12, 2012 was made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Amy Taul. Motion carried.
Financial Reports
Note to check Cape Electric listing on the Village Account.
Motion to accept the March 2012 Village Library Account report was made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Elizabeth Harper. Motion passed.
Roll call: Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes.
Motion to accept the March 2012 Library activity Account report was made by Christ Dawdy and seconded by Elizabeth Harper. Motion passed.
Roll Call: Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes.
Librarians’ Report/ Library Director’s Report
Library director Sinks notes that all is going well. Motion to accept the March 2012 librarian’s report was made by Meridel Buscher and seconded by Amy Taul.
Review and Approval of Monthly Bills
Motion to pay bills from the Village Library account in the amount of $182.76 and from the Library Activity account in the amount of $1,849.12 for a total of $2,031.88 was made by Elizabeth Harper and seconded by Chris Dawdy. Motion carried.
Roll Call: Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes.
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
Fundraisers
Kohl’s
- Will be held 4/14 at 2:30 p.m. Will plant flowers, clean garden area at Village Hall;
Wash awning, windows, etc.
Trustee Training – just a reminder to complete
Friends of the Library – Research and discuss later.
Building
- Karen talked to Dennis: new construction is out; still hope for existing building.
- Need information to write for grant: shore up basement, new 2/3 building, fix west wall, new roof, new AC/furnace, proof of ownership of building, plans from Joel.
- Discuss fundraising.
- Chris will talk with Wayne Schaeffer and Bob Watson.
- Motion to place ad in paper for contractor bids made by Amy Taul seconded by Sheila Wilkie. Motion carried. Roll call: Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes, Wilkie: yes.
New Business
LLSAP Merger – four Illinois Heartland library systems will merge into one making the largest automated consortia in the country.
Gatenet fees are projected to drop from $3,000/year to $1,000/year.
Circulation software will be web-based Polaris.
Recap
Motion to adjourn made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Elizabeth Harper. Adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth Harper, Secretary
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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Board of Trustees
Brighton Memorial Library
There will be a meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on May 3rd, 2012, at 7 p.m.
Agenda
Roll Call & Pledge
Recognition of Visitors
Sheila Hallgren representing the Brighton Heritage Group
Approval of Minutes
Reports
Financial
Librarian
Library Director:
Staffing issues
Patron issues
Other
Review & Approval of Monthly Bills
Review of Correspondence
Old Business
- Library Expansion
- Friends of the Library Group
- Trustee Training
New Business
Recap
Adjournment
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Kids Craft Night yielded another successful project: Beaded penguin keychains!
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, 3-1-12
Brighton Memorial Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes from March 1, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by library board president Carolyn Kelly. Board members present were: Ellen Brefeld, Meridel Buscher, Chris Dawdy, Elizabeth Harper, Carolyn Kelly, Amy Taul and Sheila Wilkie. Library Director Karen Sinks was also present.
Minutes
A motion to approve the February 3, 2011 minutes was made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Ellen Brefeld. Motion carried.
Financial Reports
Note to check American Express credit from Village Account.
Motion to accept the February 2012 Village Library Account report was made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Elizabeth Harper. Motion passed.
Roll call: Brefeld: yes; Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes; Wilkie: yes.
Motion to accept the January 2012 Library activity Account report was made by Sheila Wilkie and seconded by Amy Taul. Motion passed.
Roll Call: Brefeld: yes; Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes; Wilkie: yes.
Librarians’ Report
Library director Sinks notes that all is going well. Motion to accept the January 2012 librarian’s report was made by?
Library Director’s Report
- Held staff meeting in February – Becky H. was sick and Sissy was absent.
- Maybe look into a new substitute.
Review and Approval of Monthly Bills
Motion to pay bills from the Village Library account in the amount of $166.71 and from the Library Activity account in the amount of $1,007.97 for a total of $1,174.68 was made by Chris Dawdy and seconded by Amy Taul. Motion carried.
Roll Call: Brefeld: yes; Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes; Wilkie: yes.
Correspondence
A thank you card was received from the Light Up The Scoreboard Committee for the donation in memory of Don Buscher
A thank you card was received from Shirlene Arnold for the flowers in memory of her mother.
Old Business
Fundraisers
Chocolate Fever
- Assess items for basket auction.
- Will decorate the municipal building 3/10/12 at 3 p.m.
- Have a list to sign for the auction.
Kohl’s
- Will be held 4/14. Must make a list of things that need to be done.
Illinois Library Association
- Signed up with the ILA to receive grant money.
Parking Lot
- Quote from CSR: 1 coat chip & oil, $4500.
- Quote from Gray: $2810
Motion to accept bid from CSR Construction made by Christ Dawdy, seconded by Ellen Brefeld. Motion carried. Roll call: Brefeld: yes; Buscher: yes; Dawdy: yes; Harper: yes; Kelly: yes; Taul: yes; Wilkie: yes.
Friends of the Library – table for later.
New Business
Escrip Recycling Program
- Library could be used as a drop off site for small technical items such as cell phones.
- Company would send us a box; turn in items for money.
Per Capita Grant Award Letter
- Letter was received acknowledging that we will receive $2,311.48 in grant money.
Recap
Motion to adjourn made by Elizabeth Harper and seconded by Amy Taul. Adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth Harper, Secretary
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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Board of Trustees
Brighton Memorial Library
There will be a meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on April 5th, 2012, at 7 p.m.
Agenda
Roll Call & Pledge
Recognition of Visitors
Approval of Minutes
Reports
Financial
Librarian
Library Director:
Staffing issues
Patron issues
Other
Review & Approval of Monthly Bills
Review of Correspondence
Old Business
- Library Building
- Kohl’s Beautification Grant
- Friends of the Library Group
- Trustee Training
New Business
- LLSAP Merger
Recap
Adjournment
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