Peru Public Library District Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 8.
Regular Meeting Peru Public Library District Board of Trustees Thursday, 8 September, 2016 immediately following the budget hearing 6:15 pm
Present: Jenifer Barr, Jean Carter, Gail Grabowski, Linda Hiltabrand, Mary Lindenmeyer, Doug Olivero, Mike Watts, Director Charm Ruhnke Absent: Laura Ferrari
1. Call to order: President Mike Watts called the regular meeting to order at 6:15 pm.
2. Hearing for the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance: 6:00-6:15 pm.
3. Changes to the agenda: Additions to the librarian’s report include A. Gum donation B. Star Wars Event C. Wine tasting
4. Public comments: There were no public comments,
5. Approval of minutes of August 2016: Gail Grabowski moved to approve the minutes of August 2016; Doug Olivero seconded. The motion carried.
6. Financial report:
a. Approve disbursements for September 2016: Jean Carter moved to approve disbursements for September 2016; Gail Grabowski seconded. The motion carried. b. Approve financial report for August 2016: Jean Carter moved to approve the financial report for August 2016; Jenifer Barr seconded. The motion carried.
7. Correspondence: There was no correspondence.
8. Librarian’s report:
a. A donation in memory of Sissy Gum, longtime volunteer and patron, was made in the amount of $900.00. The monetary gift will purchase a display cabinet for the main library area. b. The Star Wars event will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 1-3 pm. c. There was discussion of the possibility of hosting a wine tasting event.
9. Prior meeting follow-up: There was no discussion.
10. President’s report:
a. President Mike Watts reported that the Fiber Arts Group will have an upcoming sale of their goods to benefit the library.
b. Mike Watts reported that the library will host a Mayoral Forum on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
11. Executive session: There was no call for an executive session.
12. Action and/or discussion items:
a. Adopt Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 16/17-005: Jean Carter moved to adopt the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 16/17-005; Linda Hiltabrand seconded. The motion carried. b. Gutters: The Director will continue to get estimates from local firms. c. Chairs: Gail Grabowski moved to accept the quote from National Monterrey for the six chairs to be placed in the adult area; Doug Olivero seconded. The motion carried. d. Media theater: Jenifer Barr moved to accept the quote from Sherman’s for the media theater package; Jean Carter seconded. The motion carried. e. Trustee election petitions: Discussion was held concerning the upcoming election of trustees. Petitions may be picked up beginning September 20, 2016 and must be returned the week of December 12-19, 2016.
13. Adjournment: There being no further business, the regular meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.
Submitted by: Mary Lindenmeyer/Secretary
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