Minutes from the August Board meeting were approved upon a motion made by Trustee Hough and seconded by Trustee Williams.

The financial reports were reviewed., and upon a motion made by Trustee Ingalsbee, seconded by Trustee Williams, the bills presented by Director Perrigo were approved for payment. Special note was made that the carpets were cleaned by Thuro-Clean for 500.00. It was also recommended that the library undergo a utility evaluation.

OLD BUSINESS:

Friends Committee: The update from the Friends committee was read. Director Perrigo brought in an example of a Playaway. It was also noted by earphones would be available for purchase for 1.00 and batteries would be purchased by patrons, if necessary.

District Issue: A meeting will be held soon.

Building Maintenance:

• Rotten wood around roofline has been replaced.

• The work room plan is being revised. An estimate of $6500-7500.00 was given to replace the floor, including the removal of old tiles. Trustee Williams is looking into comparable, local-made furniture to outfit the workroom. (X Series/Adaptable Components). A motion to request an itemized-specific budget estimate was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee Ingalsbee, and approved by the board.

• Air conditioner is on order by Suburban Mechanical. Upon arrival, it will be installed.

Policy Committee: Will meet Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Library Goals: A motion made by Trustee Ingalsbee and seconded by Trustee Williams was approved to spend 750.00 start up money for Book Letters. Annual subscription will probably be maintained by the Friends.

Homebound Program: Trustee Williams has begun preliminary research into this. A follow-up meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. with Director Perrigo and Trustees Williams, Ingalsbee, and Jerkatis.

ACLA Trustee Gathering: No date set yet.

Quality Standards: Facilities and Equipment Completed. Public Relations completed this evening.

NEW BUSINESS

Parks and Commission Meeting: Held Wednesday, September 20. This may affect Hanson Park behind the library.

Public Comment: There was no public comment.

Librarian’s Report: Director Perrigo attended an informative fund-raising seminar. The Book Club is going well. An ID Theft Program will be held on October 9, 2007.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007.

Respectfully Submitted

Susan Jerkatis

Secretary