Farnsworth Board Meeting Minutes 4/28/09

Farnsworth Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting April 28, 2009

I. Roll Call: Present – Ballestad, Bucheger, Gering, Gilbert, Lacourciere, Loberger, Peterson, Young and Director Murphy. Absent Excused: Heiser

II. Minutes of the March 24, 2009 minutes were approved as written– M/S/C Ballestad, Gering

III. Director’s Report
A. Bills dated – March 31, 2009 in the amount of $313.17 and April 14, 2009 in the amount of
$1707.15 were approved as presented. M/S/C/ Young, Loberger
B. Library Expenditures 2009 YTD was distributed and examined
C. Copperfest change of closure dates – The library will now be closed June 12-13 for
Copperfest instead of the dates previously approved. M/S/C Young, Loberger.

IV. Committee Reports - none

V. Correspondence
A. Letter received from Mary Heiser informing the board that she will not be renewing her
term that expires July 1, 2009. 

VI. Old Business
A. Motion made to accept NFLS match grant contribution of $1,000 to reduce Farnsworth PL
local match for Gates Grant Computers. M/S/C Ballestad, Gering

VII. New Business
A. Motion made to close Library on Tuesday, May 12, for SAM Implementation and Staff
Training. M/S/C Loberger, Bucheger
B. Recommendations for library board trustee – With Mrs. Heiser not renewing her term, the
board was asked to start thinking of possible replacements and bring the names to next
month’s meeting.
C. Service bids for annual load test of elevator, that is now required by law. Bids were
received from A-1 and Otis Elevator. The NEIS bid was received but more information is
needed from that company. The board discussed the different bids. Tabled til next month,
after Director Murphy can contact company’s for further information.
D. Discussion on Fire & Security Estimate – The board is considering installing a fire and
security system to protect library staff and patrons, as well as the library collection and
historic building. Gering presented two bids for Fire and Security equipment and
installation. One from A&A, Green Bay in the amount of $4,298.48 and one
from Ryczek Communications, Abrams in the amount of $4,331.55. Discussion was held on
differences in the bids – equipment, costs and annual maintenance fees. The board decided
to table item til next month, to allow Gering and Young to discuss bids with City Finance
committee and Fire Chief.

VIII. Adjournment at 8:03 P.M. M/S/C Loberger, Bucheger.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Peterson, Acting Secretary
Next Meeting May 26, 2009