South West Illinois News

Sparta Public Library Board of Trustees met January 8. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sparta Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President, Domenica McDonald, on January 8th, 2018 at 7:02 p.m. in the main study area.

Members present:                                                                               Absent:

               Amy Kloos                        Domenica McDonald

              Don Adams                       Peggy Petkas                             Steve Gerlach

              Ann Bourner                      Richard Cavalier

              Bob Taylor                         John Clendenin

                                             Susan Colbert, Librarian

Minutes: The minutes were reviewed. John Clendenin moved and seconded by Anne Bouner to approve the minutes. Motion passed.

Correspondence: A Thank You note from Susan Colbert was read.

Treasurer’s Report: After reviewing the Treasures report from the city, the board had some questions concerning the large liability and health insurance increase. Domenica will ask Corey for an explanation. Don Adams moved and seconded by Richard Cavalier to accept the treasures report. Motion passed.

Bills: Richard Cavalier moved and second by Bob Taylor to pay the outstanding bills for the month. Motion passed

Librarian’s Report:

     *Per the per capita requirement Ann Bouner moved and seconded by Amy Kloos “the present by-laws will remain as presently written.” Motion passed

     *The board reviewed the city’s sexual harassment resolution. John Clendenin moved and seconded by Richard Cavalier that “the board of the Sparta Public Library adopt the resolution approving the sexual harassment policy that has been reviewed by the board (Attached in exhibit A) Motion passed.

     *In staff development: Richard Cavalier moved and Ann Bouner seconded to “approve in staff development day on Feb 19th 2018” Motion passed.

     *Upcoming events. Lazerware will present a virtual reality experience on Jan 29th through Feb 2nd 2018.

Ann Bouner moved and John Clendenin seconded to approve the Librarians report. Motion passed

Old Business: -None

New Business -None

The next meeting will be Feb 5th 2018. Bob Taylor moved and seconded by Peggy Petkas to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. The meeting closed at 8:03.

http://www.spartapubliclibrary.com/about-us/board-of-trustees/meeting-minutes/