Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Call to Order: Lonnie Bostelman called the May 2005 meeting of the Paulding County Carnegie Library Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the main library in Paulding.

Roll Call: The following were present: Board members: Leah Smith, Lonnie Bostelman. Sue Derck, Terry Wehrkamp, Michelle Stahl and Susie Thrasher were present. Wilma Mullins, Clerk-Treasurer; Susan Hill, Library Director was also present.

Minutes: Michelle Stahl moved to approve the April 2005 minutes. Susie Thrasher seconded. Motion passed.

Financial / Clerk-Treasurer: Motion to pay bills (Pay-x 9202-9286; Finance 11419-11619) was made by Sue Derck, seconded by Michelle Stahl. Motion passed.

Transfers: Wilma Mullins presented the following transfers for approval. Motion made by Sue Derck, Seconded by Terry Wehrkamp. Motion passed.

Amount: From: To:

$ 3,521.23 Building Improvement Administration Salary

100.01.55410 100.01.51120

$ 9,450.42 Building Improvement Office & Clerk Salary

100.01.55410 100.01.51140

$ 822.43 Building Improvement Service Worker Salary

100.01.55410 100.01.51160

$30,000.00 Building Improvement Books

100.01.55410 100.01.54110

$ 5,000.00 Building Improvement Furniture & Equipment

100.01.55410 100.01.55510

An additional transfer of $3,000 was requested from Workers Comp to Travel. A motion to approve this transfer was made by Sue Derck, seconded by Susie Thrasher. Motion approved.

Clerk Treasurer Report:

Discussion was made on the outstanding uncashed checks being held by a former employee. Mrs. Mullins also informed the board that she rolled over a State Bank Certificate of Deposit (number 2053803) at 3.5%. A motion was made by Susie Thrasher to approve travel for Mrs. Mullins and Mrs. Coy to attend an investment workshop in Columbus. Terry Wehrkamp seconded the motion. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Sprucing up library: Ms. Hill updated the Board on the status of improvement projects. Rubberized tile has been installed in the elevator and foyers. Two benches have been acquired for the front lawn. Landscaping is ongoing. Estimates for painting certain areas of the library are pending.

Flood Wall: Ms. Hill informed the board that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the library application for replacing the damaged floodwall.

NEW BUSINESS

Art Program: The director shared the possibility of offering an art series later in the fall. This program would incorporate literature and art projects such as puppet making, mosaic, printmaking, etc.

ALA Chicago 2005: Sue Derck made a motion to approve travel for Hill, Coy and Hull to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in June. Hill has a meeting to attend and Coy and Hull will attend the exhibits. Michelle Stahl seconded the motion. Motion passed.

John Paulding Days: The director shared tentative plans for John Paulding Days including participation in the parade, a book sale and children’s activities on the courthouse lawn.

Other Business: Ms. Hill informed the board of serious health problems of an employee’s father. Terry Wehrkamp distributed sample policies from Cooper Farms.

There will be no scheduled Board meeting in June. The next Board meeting would be held the third Tuesday in July at the main library in Paulding. Being no new business to conduct, Terry Wehrkamp made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sue Derck seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Board Secretary Lonnie Bostelman, President

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