Byron Public Library District Board met Sept. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 pm by Jill Grennan. Board members present were Eric Arnquist, Jill Grennan, Rachel Hansen, and Sean Hosseini. Also attending was Emily Porter, Director and Beth Murbach, Recording Secretary.
Absent Members: Barb Clubb, Elaine Breck and Susan O’Neil
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
Dr. Hansen made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 11, 2021 and the Secretary’s Audit of August 24, 2021. The motion was seconded and approved 4-0.
Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Bills:
Mrs. Porter discussed distributed written reports. Mrs. Porter is going to make some corrections to the current budget and inform the board of the changes. A motion to ratify the bills was made by Dr. Hansen. The motion was seconded. The motion was approved by a roll call vote initiated by Mrs. Grennan; 4-0: Mr. Arnquist, yes; Mrs. Grennan, yes; Dr. Hansen, yes; and Mr. Hosseini, yes.
Librarian’s Report:
Mrs. Porter reported that supposedly there is something to be signed today for the nuclear power plant. Mrs. Porter will continue to keep the board posted on any updates on the closing of the nuclear power plant.
Mrs. Porter shared that children’s in-person programs will no longer be taking place. We will continue adult and teen programs in-person with masks and limited numbers.
Trustee Reports: None
Committee Reports:
· Finance Committee: None
· Operations Committee: None
· Executive Committee: None
Approved October 13, 2021
· Facilities Management Committee: None
New Business:
· Mr. Hosseini made a motion to approve the Closed Meeting minutes. The motion was seconded and approved 4-0.
· Mr. Hosseini made a motion to approve the FOIA Policy. The motion was seconded and approved 4-0.
· Dr. Hansen made a motion to approve the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 2021- 4. The motion was seconded. The motion was approved by a roll call vote initiated by Mrs. Grennan; 4-0: Mr. Arnquist, yes; Mrs. Grennan, yes; Dr. Hansen, yes; and Mr. Hosseini, yes.
Unfinished Business: None
Adjournment: Mr. Hosseini made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 pm. The motion was seconded and approved by a vote of 4-0.
https://www.byronlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-09-08-Minutes.pdf
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