May 18th, 2010 Minutes
Chillicothe Public Library District
Board of Trustees
May 18, 2009
New Business
The newly elected officers began their duties.
- A motion was made by Jane Harrison to participate in the non-resident card program. The motion was seconded by Wed Turner and approved unanimously.
- A motion was made by Ralph O’Sullivan not to participate in the Skate Board Committee’s icon program. The motion was seconded by Patty Audo and approved unanimously.
- Susan Drissi presented suggested additions to the policy manual regarding abandoned materials and fulfilling patron holds for Automatically Yours and Avalon books. The additions were discussed and will be acted upon at the next Board meeting. Susan presented proposed wording for other policy changes regarding Paid Time Off, “At Will” Employment, IMRF Fund, IMRF Service Credit, Medical Leave, Maternity Leave, Unpaid Leave, Employee Performance and Review, and Vacation. Trustees were instructed to review these for action next month. Susan also informed the Board that Illinois statutes contain lists of required, advised, and might want policies. The Board will begin work on our Policy Manual in July.
- The Finance committee presented a proposed budget for 2009-2010. This budget does not include money from the per capita grant. That money will be used to purchase materials and programs in addition to what is shown in the proposed budget. Trustees were instructed to review the proposal and be prepared to vote on it at next month’s meeting. Questions should be directed to Susan, Patty, Martha, or Colleen.
- A motion was made by Patty Audo to appoint M. J. Evans and Carie McIntyre to fill the board vacancies until the next election in 2011. The motion was seconded by Jane Harrison and approved unanimously. Martha Canopy administered the oath of office to Mary Jo Evans and Carie McIntyre.
Patty Audo moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ralph O’Sullivan and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Wed Turner, Secretary




