Chillicothe Public Library District

Board of Trustees

May 18, 2009 

The regular meeting of the Chillicothe Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:50 p.m. on May 18, 2009 at the Library. Present were: Martha Canopy, President; Jane Harrison, Vice-President; Patty Audo, Treasurer; Nona Kelley, Secretary; Wed Turner, Trustee; Ralph O’Sullivan, Trustee; and Susan Drissi, Library Director. Absent was Pat Parr, Trustee. 

There were two members of the public in attendance. 

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Communications

• An item in the suggestion box requested “Ghost Hunters”.
• It was noted that an Abstract of votes from the recent Consolidated Election was received from Steve Sonnemaker, Peoria County Clerk.

Reports

The minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 2009 were approved as printed.  

Nona Kelley motioned to accept payment of the bills and the transfer of $20,000 into the Operating Fund. The motion was seconded by Jane Harrison and approved unanimously. 

Ralph O’Sullivan expressed thanks and commendations to Susan Drissi for her work with the Reel Book Club.

Committee Reports

Building Maintenance

Patty Audo motioned to accept Potter and Sons’ bid for seal coating the parking lot. Ralph O’Sullivan seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The work is being planned for the 4^th of July weekend. 

Unfinished Business

Wed Turner motioned to accept the changes to Policy for allowing pay for those affected by the closing of the Library on Easter Sunday, and for changing the accrual period for vacation, sick leave and personal leave from fiscal year to the anniversary of employment. Jane Harrison seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

New Business

Jane Harrison administered the oath of office to the recently elected board members: Martha Canopy, Ralph O’Sullivan and Patty Audo.  

Nona Kelley announced the slate of officers for election: President: Martha Canopy, Vice-President: Jane Harrison, Treasurer: Patty Audo, and Secretary: Wed Turner. 

Ralph O’Sullivan motioned to accept the slate of officers. The motion was seconded by Martha Canopy and passed unanimously. 

Nona Kelley exited the meeting at 7:22. 
 

Respectfully submitted,

Nona Kelley, Secretary