MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

BRADFORD ANDERSON OGLESBY

“REGULAR MEETING”

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021

7:00 P.M.

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Timpton called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ms. Timpton, Ms. Smith, Ms. Boykins-Montgomery, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Dixon

Others in Attendance:  Attorney Steven Miller, Board Clerk Cheryl Spencer, Interim Director Bridget Roland

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December:  29, 2020

Ms. Boykins-Montgomery made a motion to accept the minutes of December 29, 2020 with correction.  Ms. Smith seconded.  Roll call:  5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Boykins had a correction under the long-term goals in the 3rd paragraph.  Ms. Boykins-Montgomery also said there was an error made regarding the closure days of the library.

CORRECTION:   The library will be opened on Columbus Day, Pulaski Day and Veterans Day.  

There was no meeting for January 27, 2021:  

FINANCIAL REPORT

January 27, 2021

        Bill List                $49,598.62

        Transfer                $49,000.00

Ms. Boykins-Montgomery made a motion to accept the bill list in the amount of $49,598.62 for January 27, 2021.  Ms. Dixon seconded.  Roll call:  5 Ayes, 0 Nays.  Motion passed.

Ms. Dixon made a motion to transfer $49,000.00 to the checking account.  Ms. Boykins-Montgomery seconded.  Roll call:  5 Ayes, 0 Nays.  Motion passed.

February 24, 2021

        Bill List                $55,296.41

        Transfer                $55,000.00

Ms. Smith had a question regarding what IMF was.  It is the Illinois Municipal Fund that goes towards pensions.

Ms. Boykins-Montgomery asked if all members were to have memberships to the America Library Association.  Ms. Timpton stated if they wanted to be members, the library would pay for it.  

Ms. Dixon had questions regarding the December packet.  Ms. Timpton said the Board will review it in the March meeting.

Ms. Boykins-Montgomery made a motion to approve the transfer of $55,000.00 to cover the February 24, 2021 bill list.  Ms. Smith seconded.  Roll call:  5 Ayes, 0 Nays.  Motion passed.

Ms. Smith made a motion to accept the bill list in the amount of $55,296.41 for February 24, 2021.  Ms. Boykins-Montgomery seconded.  Roll call:  5 Ayes, 0n Nays.  Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE

A question was raised regarding an appraisal for repairing the ac unit.  Ms. Roland told them it had to be approved by the board.  Ms. Roland said this company finds repairs every time they come out to inspect it.  Ms. Johnson made a suggestion to look into other companies to see if their repairs are legitimate.   Ms. Timpton asked Ms. Roland to look into other companies for HVAC repairs.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Ms. Timpton had no report.

The audit reports for 2018-2019 are at the library front desk.  Questions will be addressed next month.

INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Submitted in writing

NEW BUSINESS

All items will be discussed in the March meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

It was brought to the Board’s attention that the Capital Projects Funds account has no money and should be closed.  The board will vote on a resolution to dissolve it.  

Ms. Boykins-Montgomery asked where is the $130,000 that was in the account.  Mr. Miller said he will investigate and find out where the money went. This will be tabled until next month.

Ms. Timpton wants to proceed with the search for a library director.  

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Dixon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.  Ms. Boykins-Montgomery seconded.  Unanimous.

The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.