Louisville Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting of April 26, 2008

Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order by Mr. Barton at 4:00 p.m.

Members present:
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Barton
Ms. Holmes
Ms. Mickley
Mr. Schumacher

Members absent:
Ms. Berg
Mr. Hornick

Staff present:
Mr. Michael Snyder, Director

Staff absent:
Ms. Michele Monnette, Fiscal Officer

Motion to excuse motion Ms. Berg and Mr. Hornick from this meeting. Seconded and passed.

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2. Additions or corrections to the agenda:

3.d. Mr. Snyder reported receiving additional contributions for the 2008 Summer Reading Program from:

• $50 from McDonald's, $10 from JKW Auto Supply, and
• $25 from Yoder Collision.

6. a. Personnel Matter - Director Snyder re a personnel matter involving a staff resignation. Conclusion of meeting report - Secretary Hornick re a personal matter.

3. Consent Agenda:
Mr. Schumacher moved/Mr.. Anderson seconded motion to approve Consent Agenda

a. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on March 11, 2008.
b. Acceptance of the staff Continuing Education monthly report: None
c. Acceptance of the monthly statistical report – Darla Evans Will be available at next meeting.
d. Acceptance of the following gifts, honoraria, reimbursements, and claims:

• $73.05 Library Friends (First Annual Good Friday Bake Sale)
• 2008 Summer Reading Program:
  • $20 Connie Holmes,
  • $25 Louisville Family Eye Care
  • $50 Edwards Accounting,
  • $10 JKW Auto Supply
  • $50 McDonald's Cicchini
  • $100 Ramsburg Insurance Agency
  • $25 Rocci Insurance Agency
  • $75 Staley Mechanical Consulting
  • $10 Ted's Auto Sales
  • $25 Yoder Collision
  • $75 West Main Partnership

e. Motion to amend the 2008 budget by $465 and to appropriate this amount for the 2008 Summer Reading Program.

f. Approval to delete the following items from the furniture and equipment inventory -
None

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4. Clerk Treasurer's Report

a. Bills paid for March, 2008 The bills paid report was reviewed and is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's office.

b. Financial report for March, 2008 The financial report was reviewed and is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's office.

5. Old Business

a. Sisters of Charity Foundation Grant Ms. Berg moved/Mr.. Anderson seconded motion to accept the $2,500 received from the Sisters of Charity Foundation and to appropriate the $2,500 into the materials budget.

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6. New Business

a. Personnel matter involving a staff resignation Director Snyder reported that Yvette Blandford has submitted her resignation, effective Friday, May 23, 2008. Mr. Snyder will commence the search process and will make a recommendation to hire Ms. Blandford's replacement at a future meeting of the Personnel Committee. The board consensus was to review the current policy that requires board approval for hiring all non-administrative positions. The Personnel Committee will review this policy and make a formal recommendation in the near future.

7. Committee

Reports

Personnel Committee
No report at this time but will be meeting soon to discuss a variety of topics.

Property Committee -
Mr. Schumacher reported on the status of the HVAC system as well as the library's concern over increased utilities fees. He reported that Josh Staley is investigating a labor fee of $1,290.50 from Finney Refrigeration for replacing a compressor covered by warranty. He also reported that he and Director Snyder met with Mr. Staley and representatives from Finney Refrigeration to discuss the library's increased utility bills. There will be more information reported at the next Board of Trustees meeting.

Finance Committee
No report at this time but will be meeting soon to discuss a variety of topics.