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Nokomis Public Library
Agenda

April 9, 2024 

Roll Call
- Quorum reached 
- Vote on new members of Library board

Minutes from March Meeting
- corrections/approved?

Treasurer's Reports
- where we stand financially 

Correspondence 

Circulation Report 

Director's Report 

Old Business

- Update on Verizon jet packs
- Insurance audit report
- Budget for 2024-2025? What do we need to be doing?
- Update on the $10,000 reserve funds (from where? how can it be used?)
- Policy committee meeting report (3/22)

President's Report 
- Garden Walk update/approval
- Children's art club and art show in May 
Nokomis Public Library 
Agenda

March 11, 2024 

Roll Call

Secretary's Report 

Treasurer's Report 

Circulation

Correspondence

Old Business 

- Tasks to be done in Library building 
- Kitchen clean-up 
- Green space 
- SAM update 

New Business 
- E-rates contract with Steve signed 

Director's Report 

President's Report 

Nokomis Public Library
Agenda 

February 12, 2024 

Roll Call

Secretary's Report

Treasurer's Report 


Circulation

Correspondence 

- Stamp Out Cancer
- Per Capita Grant
- County Clerk
- SAM 
- Collection case and art display

Old Business
- tasks to be done in library building 
- kitchen clean-up
- LCCU shelf and classes possibly in March
- filing cabinet for Treasurer and Secretary 

New Business
- Construction Grant
- E-rates
- Hotspots 
- security camera option 

Director's Report
- circulation numbers 

President's Report 
Nokomis Public Library
Agenda

January 8, 2024

Roll Call 

Secretary's Report

Treasurer's Report 

Circulation

Correspondence
 
- Construction Grant
- Per Capita Grant 

Old Business
- Tasks to be done in Library building 
- Kitchen clean-up to begin in January 
- LCCU shelf update touch base in February 
- Addresses sent to Pattons, minus one 

New Business
- Greenspace update 
- Small filing cabinet for treasurer and secretary 
- Adopt or endorse American Library Bill of Rights 

Director's Report
- Circulation Numbers 

President's Report 
Nokomis Public Library
Agenda 

December 21, 2023

Roll Call

Secretary's Report

Treasurer's Report 

Circulation

Correspondence

Old Business
  • Tasks to be done in Library building
  • Kitchen clean-up to begin in January
  • Laptop for circulation purchased and working 
  • Cell phone for Library purchased and working 
  • LCCU shelf update touch base in January 

New Business
  • New hire interviews
  • Hours of operation starting in January 

Director's Report

President's Report
 
Nokomis Public Library
Agenda

November 13, 2023 

Roll Call

Secretary's Report

Treasurer's Report

Circulation

Correspondence


Old Business
  • Archive Room wall painted, whiteboard in Director's office hung, handles on cabinets at circulation installed
  • Kitchen clean-up
  • Laptop for circulation purchased 
  • Cell phone for Library purchased 
  • LCCU shelf update 
  • Appreciation and Ribbon cutting update 

New Business 
  • Chamber info
  • Snokomis 

Director's Report
  • Cards for Kids
  • New hire
  • New hours 

President's Report 
Nokomis Public Library 
Agenda 

October 16, 2023 

Roll Call

Secretary's Report 

Treasurer's Report 

Circulation 

Correspondence 
  • Marten Insurance -- change in policy 
  • Sec of State -- Family Reading Night November 16

Old Business 
  • Jonah is going to fix wall in Archive Room, hang white board for Lisa, and put handles on cabinet behind circulation desk. 
  • Willy will clean the kitchen. We have signed agreement on tasks and costs. 
  • Change in library hours. 
  • New hire 
  • Use the grant money from Invenergy for new desktop and laptop for circulation desk. 
  • Need LLCU shelf
  • Thank You party and ribbon cutting 

New Business
  • Lion's Club donated $200
  • Deb Gilreath from Invenergy offered money from her expense account. 
  • Need someone to transfer Lisa's current desktop to the new. 
  • By contract, mail carriers cannot enter our building, we need mailbox outside. 
  • QuickBook is changing to an annual fee for subscription. We are looking into defer or lower cost as we are a library. 
  • Bicycle rack. 
  • Trustee Training Portal 

Director's Report 
  • Amazon Christmas Wish List for books 
  • Fines waived for canned goods to donate to food pantry November and/or December 

President's Report 
Nokomis Public Library
Agenda 
September 11, 2023

Roll Call

Reading of Minutes from August's Meeting

Treasurer's Report

Circulation Report
- New/renewal cards
- Overall circulation
- Fines, copies, and faxes
- Lapsit 

President's Report
- Grandparents' Day

Correspondence
- Grant of $500
- Donation of $75
- Chamber of Commerce Membership

Old Business
- Piano
- Sign and return letter to Hansen 

New Business
- Newspaper renewal 
- Queen of Hearts - 4th of every month, except October 
- Upcoming events
- Hours of Operation
- Staffing 
​Nokomis Board of Trustees Agenda
August 14, 2023 5:15 PM
Roll Call:  
Review and Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting

Secretary’s Report: Allison resigned as of 8/7/2023 and turned in her building key.

Treasurer’s Report:
  • A Projector and a new computer were purchased.
  • By-laws 
  • Hanson paperwork arrived by certified mail.
  • Profit and loss report covering April through July, 2023.
  • QuickBooks training.

  • Circulation Report: Cloud Library report, Circulation comparing 2023, 2022, and 2021
Correspondence:
  • Baker & Taylor
  • A text was sent to SL per our attorney to not pay court costs.
Old Business:
  • Paul Fields of Hansen sent certified mail containing papers regarding the work on the ADA ramps on our corner of Spruce and Front St. The state is having them upgrade al of the ramps. The letter arrived but we need to check the bylaws for who should legally sign the papers for conveyance of land.
  • Find our copy of the deed. Check with Martha Beaman.
  • Notify newspapers about opening?
  • Grand opening at a later date.
New Business:
  • All but 4 vents were paiNokomis Board of Trustees Agenda
    August 14, 2023 5:15 PM
    Roll Call:  Lisa Billinsgley, Margie Eisenbarth, Allison Maretti, Cynthia Crowe, Chris Ukena, Judy Rupert, Brenda Matthews, and Director Lisa Casterline.
    Review and Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting:
    Secretary’s Report: Allison resigned as of 8/7/2023 and turned in her building key.
    Treasurer’s Report:
  • A Projector and a new computer was purchased.
  • By-laws have not been found (only Library policies).
  • Hanson paperwork arrived by certified mail.
  • Profit and loss report covering April through July, 2023 is in the meeting packet. Line items for new building and the summer reading program (donations and expenses for both items) were added. Next meeting will have a more broken down or itemized report.
  • Sonya Maretti came and train Cynthia, with Lisa C. as back up, on QuickBooks, as well as help reorganize the QuickBooks program and reports.

  • Circulation Report: Cloud Library report, Circulation comparing 2023, 2022, and 2021 and handwritten report.

  • Correspondence:
  • Baker & Taylor are no longer accepting books for the Sustainable Shelves Program that are deemed able to be donated or recycleable, only books that are able to be resold.
  • A text was sent to SL per our attorney to not pay court costs.

  • Old Business:
  • Paul Fields of Hansen will sent certified mail containing papers regarding the work on the ADA ramps on our corner of Spruce and Front St. The state is having them upgrade al of the ramps. The letter arrived but we need to check the bylaws for who should legally sign the papers for conveyance of land.
  • Find our copy of the deed. Check with Martha Beaman.
  • Notify newspapers about opening?
  • Grand opening at a later date.

  • New Business:
  • Vents painted
  • Traffic cones
  • The Old Building will be cleaned this week in hopes of turning in all keys soon.
  • New computer needs items transferred to it.
  •  
    Librarian’s Report:
  • SRP update. 
  • Field Trips and programs
  •  
    President’s Report:
     
      
President’s Report:
 
 
 

Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 8, 2023
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
 
            Book Donation – Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins from Barnes and Noble
            Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias - Letter
            Email from New Nokomis Mayor
           
Old Business
 
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Progress
                        Anna Yackle – ideas on moving a library
            Hoopla Information
            Sustainable Shelves – First shipment ready to send
            Schneeberg Collection – On Loan
 
New Business
           
Abstract of Votes
City Spring Clean Up Days – May 13, 2023 (Printers)
Rob-See-Co. Grant
Annual Report Submitted
 
Librarian’s Report
 
            Lisa needs to be added to the appropriate bank accounts.
            Credit Card Needs Changed
            Retirement
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 10, 2023
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
           
             
 
Old Business
 
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Progress
            Hoopla Information
Website changed to a paid account
            Sustainable Shelves – Waiting for Confirmation
           
 
New Business
           
            National Library Week April 23-29, 2023
Paid Leave for All Worker Act – Effective January 1, 2024
Electronic License Service
Schneeberg WWII Collection
Donation for a Lego Table or Maker Space Center
Election of new Officers
            Idea
 
Librarian’s Report
           
            Called Michele Anderson about Senior Programs once we get moved to new building      
            IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report) starting work on this
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 13, 2023
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
           
            Request and Donation – Nancy Glassmeyer
            Illinois House Bill 2789
            Woman’s Club Donated on Behalf of Guest Speaker Jodi Reynolds
 
Old Business
 
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Preparing Library for Move
            Sexual Harassment Training – Allison, Donna, Emma, Debby, Judy and Chris
                        have finished
            Hiring a Director – Interviews Before Board Meeting
           
 
New Business
           
            Library’s Web Page – Weebly – Charging
            Barcoder Refresher Training – Mandatory
            Senior Programs – Michele Anderson – Heritage Health
            Baker & Taylor – Sustainable Shelves Program
            Proposed Budget
           
Librarian’s Report
           
            Possible Fund Raiser – Murder…….with a Twist
 
President’s Report
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​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 13, 2023
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
            8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty gift from Barnes & Noble        
            Thank you from ILA (Illinois Library Association)
            First National Bank Notice of Change to our Limits and Fees
 
Old Business
 
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Project News
            Keyless Locks
25 Days of Christmas Fundraiser - Thank you, Lisa! (Doris Hardy)
            Sexual Harassment Training – Allison, Donna, Emma, Debby, and Judy have finished
            I filed the Per Capita Grant Application and Expenditure Report
            Hiring a Director
            IDOT Easement (Did someone take this to check in to at last meeting?)
            Montgomery County Board – Grant opportunity (Cynthia – did you do anything with
this?)
            Raises
 
New Business
           
            Budget Items (any suggestions to add)
            Macon County Conservation District – Summer Reading Program?
            Economic Interest Forms
            Aspen Discovery (Interested? Hopefully $250 per year)
            Revisit Government Holidays (per Cynthia)
            Library Certification Filed
           
Librarian’s Report
            Respectfully Request Reduction in Hours
 
President’s Report
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 9, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
            Starr Shooter’s 4-H Club Thank you
            Ameren Incentives and Bonuses
            Hoopla Platform Agreement
            Caroline Presnell Email question
            Johann Conrad Volkenborn Donation
 
Old Business
 
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Project News
Prevailing Wage Rates
            25 Days of Christmas Fundraiser -Went very well – Thank you, Lisa!
                        We even picked up more Likes and Friends on Facebook.
            April 2023 Election - 3 Seats – December 12-19, 2022 Date to file
            FY 2023 Public Library Per Capita Grant – Serving Our Public Chapters 7-13
            Employee Evaluations – Have been signed and filed
            Sexual Harassment Training – Allison, Donna, Emma and Debby have finished; Chris and
                        Judy tried. Have new link.
 
New Business
           
            Per Capita Grant Applications are being accepted now – Due date Jan. 30, 2023
            Hiring a Director
            Minimum Wage Increase January 1, 2023 – Raises?
            Marten Insurance – Policy Declarations
            IDOT Easement?
            Montgomery County Board – Grant opportunity
Librarian’s Report
Color Copier/Printer Received – Debi Approved and Donated.
           
President’s Report
 
December meeting  canceled
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 14, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
           
             Illinois NORML – workshop on how to use CBD or cannabis
 
Old Business
 
            District Library – Cynthia and Lisa update
            Library Sign – Judy update
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Project News
            25 Days of Christmas – Lisa – Calendars are at the library. (pick yours up to sell)
            April 2023 Election - 3 Seats – December 12-19, 2022 Date to file
            Treats with Santa sponsored by the Nokomis Woman’s Club on Dec. 10th- 10-1pm
 
New Business
           
            FY2023 Public Library Per Capita Grant – Serving Our Public Chapters 3-6
            Employee quit – walked out on October 18, 2022
            Advertise Open Position?
            Minimum Wage Increase January 1, 2023
            Employee Evaluations
Pictures found at library
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Library will be closed on December 26, 2022 for Christmas Holiday.
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 17, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence       
           
            Grinnell Mutual – Policy change
            Secretary of State -2023 Guide to the SOS Literacy Effort
 
Old Business
 
            District Library – Chris update
            Library Sign – Judy update
            Live & Learn Construction Grant – Project News
            Family Reading Night -Lisa will look into
            25 Days of Christmas – Lisa – Calendars are here
            Minolta Microfilm Reader – Jim & Judy Rupert picked up and delivered
            Employee Hired by Board – Deborah Young
            Liability Insurance Certificate
 
New Business
           
            Queen of Heart’s Funds
FY2023 Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Grant – Serving Our Public
            April 2023 Election 3 Seats
 
Librarian’s Report
 
            Woman’s Club – Treats with Santa – here at the library
            LSTA Grant Final Quarterly Report filed – was told it was great, and they may send a
                        report to be filled out so they have more information for their report to IMLS
New Employee           
           
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 12, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
            
             Thank you from ALA (American Library Association)
             Thank you from Montgomery County Health Department
 
Old Business
 
             Live & Learn Construction Grant – Project News
             Employee Ad – on Library List-serv – Resumes – Need to Interview
             Basket Raffle?
             Hoopla Statement
             Per Capita Check Received - $4,110.83
             Family Reading Night -Lisa will look into
 
New Business
 
             Microfilm Microfiche Reader Printer from Jo Branscome, Greenville
             Letter regarding Library to Insurance Company
             Received Second Tax Money (Library - $18,714.93 & Building - $2,485.91)
             Checks received for Construction Grant Account      
 
Librarian’s Report
 
             New Email to replace [email protected] – [email protected]
             Keys to New Building – Debi and Cynthia still have one
                          
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 8, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
            
Doris Turner 48th Senate District – Summer Book Club         
             Sec of State Jesse White – Family Reading Night, November 17,2022
 
Old Business
 
             Live & Learn Construction Grant – Guidelines
             Hoopla – Binge Pass gives you unlimited streaming for 7 days
                           (Magazines, Hellosaurus, Curiosity, and Great Courses)
             Employee Ad – on Library List-serv – Received One Resume
             Reading Program – Winding down. Planning a pizza party.
             ELS Electronic License Service – Some Libraries do this. I have not been able to find out if
                           They do it through ELS
             Fund Raising – Collection at 4-Way - $1,108.20
             Basket Sales
 
New Business
             Construction Grant - Grant Savings Account – Debi sign and take Driver’s License to Bank
             U-Haul Rental, Moving Shelves and Desks, Payment
             Friends of the Library
             Letterhead for Fund Raising
             Received First Tax Money (Library - $15,003.61 & Building - $1,992.93)     
 
Librarian’s Report
             Masonic Hall Minutes Book 1916-1925
             Google is being changed to Microsoft Educational Account John at IHLS is very slow
             Keys to New Building – All are out to Board Members and have not been returned.
                          
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 11, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
            
             Memorial for Pat Epley
                         
Old Business
             Live & Learn Construction – have not received signed contract back.
                           Received Rubrics from the Mini Grant
             Laptops, jetpacks, Chromebooks, microphones and headphones are ready to be checked
                           out. We have had 1 jetpack checked out.
             Employee Ad – on Library List-serv
             Reading Program – Frog Show was a success. (19 children)
             Fund Raising
             Property Tax – We do not need to file for exempt status every year.
 
New Business
             Hoopla Status (Team meeting with rep on July 8, 2022)
             Per Capita Grant Funded – ($4,110.83) no check yet though
             Third Quarter Financial and Narrative Report for “Bridging the Digital Divide” filed
             ELS Electronic License Service – Do we want to sell license plate stickers
             Emma is willing to work Friday and/or Saturday after she goes back to school.
 
Librarian’s Report
              
             Google is being changed to Microsoft Educational Account
                           Still working with John Knirr at IHLS through multiple Zoom meetings and
                           Phone calls.
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
June 13, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
 
             Book Donation from Amazon Moonshot by Dr. Albert Bourla
             Lazerware
             Thank You – Fred’s Feathered Friends
            
Old Business
             Live & Learn Construction – Signed Contract emailed June 2, 2022
             Laptops need BIOS Password changed and then ready to be checked out
                           I have been working some with Dale Yeske. If I do it, he won’t charge.
             Employee Ad – on Library List-serv
             Reading Program – Parrot Show was a success (K-12/30 and 2-5/13)
             Fund Raising
             IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report) – population incorrect - I sent email to
                           Karen Egan
 
New Business
            
             Non-Resident Fee Survey 2022
             Pritzker Signs Library Bill -giving Sec of State power to appoint Library Trustees
              Property Tax
             Tax Computation Report
                         
Librarian’s Report
              
             Google is being changed to Microsoft Educational Account
                           I have been working with John Knirr at IHLS through multiple Zoom meetings and
                           Phone calls.
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 7, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
 
             Donation - Secretary of State Jesse White from the Estate of Marie Ann Templeton
             Money Wall Donation from Sharon Lehnen
             Memorial For Helen Cassidy Hoehn by NTHS Class of 1953
             Happy Birthday SHARE
            
Old Business
             Live & Learn Construction Grant Review Committee Meeting Thursday, April 28,
                           2022. Debi, Chris, Judy and Debby attended. Voting looked okay
             Received a letter back from IL Dept. of Natural Resources for the Live & Learn
                            Construction Grant saying that we are able to remodel
             JetPacks now have CIPA Filtering.
             New Employee – Emma Blaum started May 6, 2022
             In case: Suggestions for New Building – Windows or Glass Doors instead of tear out wall,
                           Lessen noise and retain support, Strip and Wax floor instead of new tile,
                                        Leave carpet on one side and just cover platform areas
 
New Business
 
             Dale Yeske has been contacted
Active Shooter’s Training at Litchfield Library
             Employee Ad – on Library List-serv
                         
Librarian’s Report
              
Summer Reading Program – Off the Beaten Path
Annual Report has been submitted
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 11, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence        
            
Old Business
 
             Economic Interest Forms for County Clerk
             Financial Narrative Report for Bridging the Digital Divide turned in
             Letter sent to the Township with the Budget for 2022 – 2023
             Live & Learn Construction Grant Review Committee Meeting Thursday, April 28,
                           2022, Applicants encouraged to have someone present.
            
New Business
 
             Suggestions for New Building – Windows or Glass Doors instead of tear out wall,
                           Lessen noise and retain support, Strip and Wax floor instead of new tile,
                                        Leave carpet on one side and just cover platform areas
             FOIA Request on Challenged Books
             Construction Grant needed digital submission for the IL State Historic Preservation
Office – Sent material in March 28th
             U.S. Census Bureau Survey – sent March 23rd
             Getting Laptops Lockdown……
             Election of Officers (to be seated at May meeting)
             Is there a Community Yard Sale?
             Printer issues
            
Librarian’s Report
              
Employee – New Employee doesn’t want to start until her college classes are finished.
Summer Reading Program have hired Fred and His Amazing Feathered Friends – May 31
Working on the Annual Report
            
            
President’s Report
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 14, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Nokomis High Yearbooks (1964-1969)
             Barnes & Noble Book Donation Accepted by Jamie Beaton
             The Spiel Foundation Donation Board and Card Game Bundle (Impact, Penny Lane,
Know, Bugs In the Kitchen, and Labyrinth)
            
Old Business
 
New Building Open House – March 15 -3:30-7:00 and March 20 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
New Building Fund Raisers
OMA/FOIA Training (site back up)
            
New Business
 
             Hiring and Interview Policy
             Renting Building for Craft Show
             Policies for checking out Grant Items
             Budget Proposal
             Economic Interest Forms for County Clerk
            
Librarian’s Report
            
             Employee
Working on getting Reading Program off the ground
Next Financial Narrative Report Due March 31, 2022
End of fiscal year March 31, 2022 – Annual Report to do
            
            
President’s Report
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 14, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Heartful Children’s Foundation donated two books:
                           Colors of Love and Peace and Colors of Paradise
             Request and Donation – Nancy Glassmeyer
 
Old Business
 
Library Technology Grant – Reimbursement Received $14,665.00
New Building
             Fund Raising Ideas – Wall of Money
Per Capita Grant and Expenditure Report sent in Feb. 10, 2022
Construction Grant Due Feb. 15, 2022
Grant Project Number 22-6035-EDI – Bridging the Digital Divide at Nokomis Library 
I have 9 Verizon Jet packs
 
New Business
 
             Insurance Audit filled out and sent in
             Economic Interest Forms for County Clerk
             Employee
 
Librarian’s Report
            
             Working on getting Reading Program off the ground
             Installing Virus Protection on all computers and laptops
             Working on cataloging all Grant Items (Laptops, Chromebooks, Microphones,   
                           Headphones, Hop Spots)
            
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 10, 2022
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Christmas Card from Lazerware
             Guide to the Secretary of State Literacy Effort
             Thank You Card
 
Old Business
 
New Building
             Fund Raising Ideas (New One)
                           (5 K, Nothing Bundt Cakes)
             Architectural Drawing (Newest one) 
Per Capita Grant due Feb. 15, 2022
Construction Grant Due Feb. 15, 2022
Grant Project Number 22-6035-EDI – Bridging the Digital Divide at Nokomis Library
             Filed 1st Quarterly Financial Report
 
New Business
 
Activate Credit Card for Library (Cynthia)
Letter Written for City Rebuild Downtown Grant Application
Wages
Illinet Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing Statistical Survey Report Filed
Nokomis Public Library Annual Certification Report Filed
Need addresses for the County Treasurer
 
Librarian’s Report
 
Bridging the Digital Divide
New hire: Odesca Gibbs
 
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December 13, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Christmas card from Starr Shooters 4-H Club
             Donation from Amazon – Age of AI by Henry Kissinger
             Donation from Amazon – Dear William by David Magee
            
Old Business
 
             New Building
             Fund Raising Ideas
                           (5 K, Nothing Bundt Cakes)
             Architectural Drawings
Illinois Libraries Present          
Per Capita Grant due Jan. 15, 2022
New hire: Odesca Gibbs
 
New Business
 
Grant Project Number 22-6035-EDI – Bridging the Digital Divide at Nokomis Library
             T-Mobile-Mobile Beacon -Nokomis in a Dead Zone
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
PTax 228
IDES Rate Determination
Credit Limit Increased
Per Capita Grant Requirement Chapters 10 – Appendices
 
Librarian’s Report
 
             Library will close at noon on Dec. 24th & 31st and will be closed Dec. 25th
 
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 8, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
             Sparklight bid
Old Business
             New Building
             Volunteer to be Chair of Fund Raising (Per Debi)
             Architectural Drawings (any of the grants need to have them) [Debi saw this on
interview night]
             Debi to meet with Architect (per 2:00 a.m. text to me and text on Sunday 11/7)
             Wareham Security Proposals (tabled)
Grants for new building
Krispy Kreme Sales
Per Capita Grant Requirements Chapters 5-9
OMA Training – Attend Member Day – November 18 – Link to register: https://librarylearning.org.event/2021-18/ihls-member-day-2021-celebrating-libraries-building-partnerships-0
Pandemic Paid Sick Leave Policy (tabled)
Per Capita Grant due Jan. 15, 2022
 
New Business
Grant Project Number 22-6035-EDI – Bridging the Digital Divide at Nokomis Library
             Laptops, Chromebooks, microphones, and headphones ordered    
Illinois Libraries Present (Webinar meeting November 10)
             Per Capita Grant Requirement Chapters 10 – Appendices
             Circulation at other Libraries
             New hire: Odesca Gibbs
             Employee Handbook (Is this what we want to give them?)
            
Librarian’s Report
Open Treehouse?
Subscription Purchase (Comparison)
Thanksgiving Holiday – Close Thursday and Friday?
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 18, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            
E-mail – Kevin Schilt, West Salem, IL
 
Old Business
            
New Building
             Where are we?  Meeting with Architect Tuesday, October 19 (Still lots of things
                           inside building)
Wareham Security Proposals
Grants for new building
MJM Electric Cooperative Grant
Per Capita Grant Requirements Chapters 1-4
OMA Training – Attend Member Day – November 18 – Link to register: https://librarylearning.org.event/2021-18/ihls-member-day-2021-celebrating-libraries-building-partnerships-0
 
New Business
 
Resignation - Chelsie
Grant Project Number 22-6035-EDI – Bridging the Digital Divide at Nokomis Library          
Illinois Libraries Present
Halloween in Nokomis
Pandemic Paid Sick Leave Policy
Per Capita Grant Available
             Per Capita Grant Requirement Chapters 5 – 9
            
Librarian’s Report
 
Krispy Kreme Sales – money raised – question on card
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 13, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Old Business
            
Krispy Kreme Donuts & Thrivent – October 9, 2021 Sale Date
Masking Requirements
New Building
             Where are we? (timing? expectations? what needs done to open? who is doing
                           what?)
             Possible to have a key to do a longer walk through and take some measurements
Wareham Security Proposals
Per Capital Grant Check Received
 
New Business
 
             Grants for new Building – Chelsie
             Family Reading Night – Nov. 18, 2021
             MJM Electric Cooperative Grant
             ROE # 3 Learning Express -Montgomery County Baby Shower
Nokomis Early Childhood - Lap-sit
Unemployment Claim
             Per Capita Grant Requirements – Go Through Serving Our Public 4.0, 14 Chapters
                           Grant due in January
 
Librarian’s Report
 
Krispy Kreme Sales
Sport’s Pool Fundraiser?
Solar Power Suggestion
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 9, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Kellogg’s Feeding Reading – Book Donation (Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah)
 
Old Business
            
Summer Reading Program – Ended on July 31, 2021 – Pizza Party was held August 5th
New Policies – Free cards for Disabled Veterans and Cards for Kids
Krispy Kreme Donuts & Thrivent – October 19, 2021 Sale Date
New Building
Laws on Handicap Accessibility
Law on Real Estate Taxes for Libraries (PTax-300)
Building Insurance Estimate on empty building
 
New Business
 
             RSVP Program – Set Up Booth/Table
             Masking
 
            
Librarian’s Report
 
             Working on Grants
             Closing out Reading Program
             Going to start on Krispy Kreme Sales
            
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 12, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            
             Books A Million donated a coy of Liquids Till Lunch by MaryRuth Ghiyam
             ILA Note
 
Old Business
            
Hoopla 6 Registered
Annual Required Online Trainings – FOIA training site down, but you should be able to
             use the Municipal Minute sheet for a link.
Summer Reading Program - We have 38 children signed up. Second drawing has
been held. We have been posting on-line story times and handing out crafts weekly.
First in person program was held by Montgomery County Health Department.
(There was a skit, activities, and a snack)
FY2022 ILLINET/OCLC Services Program – did not renew
Per Capita Grant funded
Aquarium?
 
New Business
            
             Holiday on June 19, 2022
             Summer School Toured the library on June 22nd – Grades Pre-K through 4th Grade
             (43 students and 12 teachers/aides)
             Upgrade Phone?
             New Policies (Disabled Veteran’s and Cards for Kids)
 
Librarian’s Report
 
             Plaques have been picked up to engrave.
             I had the system reset Polaris to send out notices
            
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
June 14, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            
             Public Library Association Survey
 
Old Business
            
Hoopla 6 Registered
             LSTA Grant Back to Books Grant – Final reports due in July
Annual Required Online Trainings – FOIA training site down, but you should be able to
             use the Municipal Minute sheet for a link.
Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration – Chelsie worked the booth from 11:00 to
             3:30. We gave away bags purchased from Totally Promotional. (125 bags for
             $183.87)
Summer Reading Program – Gia delivered the flyer to North School. We have 32
             Children signed up. First drawing has been held.
Book Sale is slow
 
New Business
            
             Tax Computation Report
             Non-Resident Fee Program – Vote (If yes, we need a policy for the
                           Free Cards for Kids and Veterans)
             FY2022 ILLINET/OCLC Services Program (participate?)
             Phase 5 – Masks? (Proof of Vac.?) Hand Sanitizer? Seating Open? In Library Programs?
             Toys Out? Tree House Open? Sensory Table? Children Not Able to Be Vaccinated Masks?
            
Librarian’s Report
 
             World War II Collection – Should it be barcoded?
 
            
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 10, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            
             Living the Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Clare Shipman donated by Porchlight
             The Calcium Connection by Brunde Broady donated by Porchlight
             Forty Gavels donated by Reuben G. Soderstrom Foundation
 
Old Business
            
Hoopla – Is Live! We have 2 people signed up and one is Chelsie.
             LSTA Grant Back to Books Grant – All books ordered. Waiting on survey results.
Annual Required Online Trainings – FOIA training site down
Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration – Chelsie will work at the booth and
             Allison has offered to work.
Purchase handouts with library name for Bicentennial Celebration?
             Annual Agreement for SHARE – I spoke to Cassandra at IHLS.
             Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) filed
 
New Business
            
             April 6, 2021 Voting Abstract
             Certificates of Election
             Official Oath   
             Election of Officers
            
Librarian’s Report
 
             What do we think about Summer Reading Program?
             Book Sale on Community Garage Sale Date?
            
                         
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 12, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            
             State Farm Audit finished. Refund received $1.01
             Trustee Training
 
Old Business
            
Hoopla – Going Live April 30th. We have a Zoom Call scheduled for April 19th and
                                        there will be a training video. We received advertising incentives.  
             LSTA Grant Back To Books Grant – 2nd Reimbursement Received
Annual Required Online Trainings – Certificates?
Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration – Chelsie will work at the booth
New Board Member?
New Budget and letter sent to the township.
 
New Business
            
             Library Hours Standards
             E-Rate – Window Closed
             FY2022 Annual Agreement for Share
            
Librarian’s Report
 
             Working on LSTA Grant items and the IPLAR (Illinois Annual Report)
            
                         
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 8, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
             Debi Dawson mailing
             Cynthia Crowe mailing
             Congratulations to Recipients of Vehicle Grant
             Dr. Seuss Information
             Census Certificate
             Banking Survey?
 
Old Business
Employee Handbook 
             Hoopla – waiting for new Facebook page to take off, however SIP2 taken care of and
                           Filling out Forms
             PPE Grant Completed – Reimbursement Received
             LSTA Grant Back To Books – Purchases are being made and 1st Reimbursement Received
Annual Required Online Trainings – Certificates?
New Insurance Policy from Marten Insurance
Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration
Economic Interest Forms (Need Chris, Debi, and Abby)
New Board Member?
 
New Business
Quarantine time Reduced from 72 Hours to 48 Hours
             Chelsie Will Attend via Zoom Adding Color to Your 2021 Summer Reading Program
                           March 11, 2021
​             Raises
             Budget
                         
Librarian’s Report
            
             Still Ordering Large Print Books, Bar Coding, and Tracking Expenditures
            
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 8, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
             Memorial donation from Class of 1953 for John Lee Vandenbergh
Donated book Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
Verification of Election Ballot
Request for 2021 Tax forms with donation
Thumbs up from Youth Ministry Group
Old Business
 
Employee Handbook  
             Hoopla – waiting for new Facebook page to take off
             PPE Grant Completed – Reimbursement Requested - Waiting
             LSTA Grant Back To Books – Purchases are being made
Annual Required Online Trainings – Certificates?
            
New Business
Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapter 12 - 13 discussion
ILA Legislative Meet-ups – Friday, February 26 – Zoom
Farmhouse Market – Presentation – Wednesday, February 24
Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration
Economic Interest Forms
                         
Librarian’s Report
            
             Still Ordering Large Print Books
             Donation – David Carey
             Chelsie working on Summer Reading Program
                           (Possible kick-off event?)
                           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 11, 2021
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Jesse White, Secretary of State – Literacy Effort
Brenda Barnstable- Christmas Donation
Thank you cards
            
Old Business
 
Employee Handbook
             Insurance Company – Special Meeting – Text – Going with Marten Insurance
             Hoopla
             LSTA Grant Awarded Newspaper Article
             PPE Grant Completed – Reimbursement Requested
             LSTA Grant Back To Books – Purchases have started
                         
New Business
FOIA Request Received and Reply Sent         
Grant Opportunity
Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapter 11 - 13 discussion
Annual Required Online Trainings
                         
Librarian’s Report
 
             LSTA Back To Books Grant – I have ordered over 75 titles so far, and cataloged 40.
                           
President’s Report

Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December14, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
IHLS – Change in Quarantine Process – now three day quarantine
             Thank you from MidAmerica Books
             Christmas from Lazerware
SIU-C - Illinois 101 Recommended Reading List
             Board member mailings – Alison picked hers up
             IDES Rate Determination
            
Old Business
 
Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
             Hoopla – new issue (SIP2)
             Lion’s Club donation article
             COVID – Personal Quarantine
             COVID –Recordkeeping
             COVID – DCEO Guidance
                         
New Business
             Nokomis Woman’s Club donation
LSTA Back To Books Grant awarded $4,900.00
LSTA PPE Grant awarded $500.00     
Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapter 10 discussion
             FY21 Per Capita Grant Due March 15, 2021 (probably revert to January in coming years
                         
Librarian’s Report
 
Free cataloging will end June 30, 2021         
Members Matter Meeting attended Dec. 11th (Cards for Kids,Veterans,Lib.Cert.,etc
 
              
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 9, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             IHLS – Change in Quarantine Process – now five day quarantine
             Family Reading Night – November 19, 2020
 
Old Business
 
Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
             Hoopla
Reader’s Advisory Policy and Reference Service Policy - policies to comply with Chapter
             8 in Serving Our Public 4.0 to be adopted.
            
                         
New Business
 
             Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapters 9 discussion
             FY21 Per Capita Grant Info
                         
Librarian’s Report
 
             Microsoft Office and Norton will need to be renewed for all computers within
                           The next 2 – 3 months.
             December Schedule – Close Saturday, December 26th?
            
            
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 19, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
             Donation:  Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty given by Barnes & Noble
             IHLS – Change in Quarantine Process
             IHLS – IHLS Member Day Invitation
             D. Miller – Donation of $18.00 instead of buying donuts
             Barnes & Noble – Cybersecurity Hack
            
Old Business
Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
             Coronavirus:    Monday closing time question
             Hoopla
             Fall Funds Day – Krispy Kreme Donuts profit - $938.50
                                            Raffle profit -$168.00 – winner donated her share
                                            Book Sale – Grab a Bag profit - $34.00
                                                     Total Profit - $1,140.50
             Litchfield Public Library Reading Program – Hurry Up, 2021!
                         
New Business
             Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapters 6 – 8 discussion
             Game Day T-Shirt Project – Request for advertising
             Tax Monies Received October 1st
             Closing Election Day question
             2020 Per Capita Grant Monies – Check received - $3,673.75
             Cards for Kids Act
                         
Librarian’s Report
 
             Thank you to all the Library Trustees for all your hard work raising funds for the library!
                           Very successful Fall Funds Day!
            
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 14, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
             Donation:  Die With Zero by Bill Perkins given by Books a Million
             Donation: Sunny the Bunny Goes to Camp by Jace Higgins given by
Books a Million
            
Old Business
Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Girls Who Code – Lisa is checking into and is it possible during COVID19
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
             Coronavirus:    Hours – Extending hours on Saturday until 2:00 p.m. on August 8th
                                        Sanitizing – when we open, when we close, and after every computer use
                                        Quarantining – all items for 7 days then they are sanitized
                                        Mask Mandate
             Hoopla and Kanopy
             Fall Funds Day – Krispy Kreme Donuts
                                            Raffle
                                            Book Sale – Grab a Bag
                                            Other Events……
                         
New Business
             Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapters 3 – 5 discussion
Pandemic Policy and Guidelines
            
Librarian’s Report
Remote Learning ideas
Joint groups working together to provide places and Internet for families who do not have Internet access or reliable Internet to be able to work or learn from their home. (I really like the idea of the library, the school, and the Masonic Lodge providing a tent, Internet access, socially distanced tables and chairs.!)
 
            
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 10, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Assurance of IHLS Delivery
 
Old Business
 
             Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Girls Who Code – Lisa is checking into and is it possible during COVID19
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
Virtual Meetings Policy – added to Policy book
             Coronavirus:  Computer use – Opened up two computers to public on July 27th
                                        Hours – Extending hours on Saturday until 2:00 p.m. on August 8th
                                        Sanitizing – when we open, when we close, and after every computer use
                                        Quarantining – all items for 4 days then they are sanitized
 
            
New Business
            
Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapters 1 – 3 discussion
            
Librarian’s Report
 
             We are purchasing Amazon gift cards for the children who have turned items
                in for the Reading Program.
 
             Hoopla
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 13, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
             Cynthia Mccurdy – Memorial for Merlin Westenberger
 
Old Business
 
             Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
             Girls Who Code – Lisa is checking into
             Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
             OCI – Do we feel it is safe to do this? (as in send material to a prison facility)
             Coronavirus:  Computer use –
                                        Hours –
                                        Open areas –
                                        Sanitizing –
                                        Quarantining –
             Question about Kanopy last meeting - Info looked up
            
New Business
            
2020 Sexual Harassment Training
Real Estate Monies received
OCLC Contract
Virtual Meetings Policy Voted
Per Capita Grant Award
NCI Business Systems Contract
Requirement for next Per Capita Grant – (heads up)
 
 
Librarian’s Report
            
 
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 26, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
 
Old Business
 
            Economic Interest Statements – Abby, did you get yours mailed?
            Employee Handbook Debi to bring a sample copy
            Girls Who Code – Lisa is checking into
            Equitable Restrooms Act - Changing Station and Drinking Fountain
            Bids from Insurance Companies – Chris
            OCI Yearbook Project Offer – Due to COVID 19 I haven’t done anything with this.
            Coronavirus
           
New Business
 
            Non-Resident Fee – are we going to sell cards
            Donation from Last Will of Tony Stolsek $5,000.00
            Library Opening – Curbside Pick-up June 1, 2020
            Library Opening - possibly mid-June – to allow patrons (numbers, masks, hand sanitizer,
             computer use, face shields, plexi-glass divider screen, accept donations, chairs removed  
             or covered, no sitting and loitering, toys and games put away, fines waived, hours open,
             and hours for pick up)?
 
Librarian’s Report
           
            Girls Who Code – I spoke with Dr. Doerr, who had talked with the teacher for
              technology. They touch on coding, but not much.
            Letter sent to Township with our proposed budget.
            Information from Township about Tax Levies.
            Newspaper article about loved ones honored at Nokomis Public Library.
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda Special Meeting 
Nokomis Public Library
​March 16, 2020

​COVID-19 Discussion
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 9, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Illinois Reads
            Gift Book – Fearless Innovation by Alex Goryachev
 
Old Business
 
            Economic Interest Statements – Abby and Allison
Mental Health - Debi
            Employee Handbook Debi bringing a sample copy
            Girls Who Code – Lisa is checking into
            Trustee In-Service – Circulation Training March 5, 2020 – Allison, Judy and Chris
                        attended
            Chelsie Attended Circulation Training Class March 5th from 10:00 to 1:00
            Barcoding Classes February 19, 2020 – Chelsie and Allison attended
 
New Business
 
Equitable Restrooms Act
Insurance
Coronavirus
2020 Historical Records Grants Program
OCI Yearbook Project Offer
Budget
 
           
             
Librarian’s Report
           
 
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 10, 2020
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Request – Nancy Glassmeyer  - handled
            Macon County Conservation Department
            IHLS – Minimum Wage Forecasting
 
Old Business
 
Mental Health - Debi
            Unemployment Insurance Audit filed
            Employee Handbook – see Library Policy handout
            Payment for DVDs never returned – had sent to State’s Attorney
            Barcoding Classes canceled due to weather Feb. 5, 2020
 
New Business
 
            Barcoding Classes Scheduled for Allison and Chelsie February 19
            Statement of Economic Interest
            Census Day at the library
            Serving Our Public 4.0 – Purchased
            Girls Who Code
            Memorial’s Jan Foster
            Raises
           
Librarian’s Report
           
 
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 13, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Literacy Effort – Sec. of State
            Thank You
            ILA Legislative Meet-Ups
            Worker’s Comp Policy Audit – State Farm
 
Old Business
Mental Health - Debi
            Per Capita Grant - filed
            Christmas in Nokomis – Approximately 20 people
            New Employee – Slow- making progress
 
New Business
 
            Census Training  - Sandy Leitheiser
            Resignations – Trista Casey and Emily Cesaretti
            Christmas gift – Book – The Magnificent American West
            Mental Health First Aid – Chatham Area Public Library
            Closing on Christmas Eve
            In-service for Board Members on Circ Desk
            Employee Handbook
            SHARE Classes available
            Resumes
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Outside the Box Idea
            Donation
 
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December 9, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Book Donation The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get from Books-A-Million
            Christmas card from Starr Shooters 4 H Club
            Christmas card from LazerWare
 
Old Business
Morgan Rondinelli – They could hold meeting for interested parties (tabled last two
    meetings)
            Per Capita Grant  
                        Abby’s notes from her workshop for the PerCapita Grant            
            Christmas in Nokomis – Rev. Milhouse, Sue Ade, and Margie Eisenbarth  (cookies?)
 
New Business
            Real Estate Taxes final payment
            IDES Rate determination
            Resignation -  Cody Rench
            Hiring – Brenda Fesser
           
             
Librarian’s Report
 
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 18, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Book Donation from Simon & Schuster in cooperation with Baker & Taylor Principles
            Book Donation from Barnes & Noble The Rule
            
​Donation of a binder containing Keiser and Hussman Genealogy
            OCLC Billing System
 
Old Business
           
Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – They could hold meeting for interested parties (tabled last meeting)
            Karl Kindt III World’s Fair Program
            Per Capita Grant  
One Trustee and Library Staff Complete a Class on Organizational Management
            [Employees have taken and notes included]
                        Familiarize yourself with Illinois Digital Archives and Digital Public Library of
                                    America (Trustees and Staff) [Employees completed]
                        Trustees Review Chapters 11 – 14 of the Trustees Facts File
                        Addition of Board Member
 
New Business
 
Board Member to take over E-Rate (I have added Cynthia and Abby)
            State Farm Insurance information for coming year
            Collection Material Type Analysis (We have 27,628 items in Polaris)
            Book Signing (maybe with the town Christmas Day) [Sue Ade]
            Rev. Mark Milhouse a volunteer reader for a children’s program
            Request to sponsor Nokomis High School (Advertising)
             
Librarian’s Report
 
           
President’s Report
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​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 21, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Illinois Heartland Library System Annual Meeting
            Karl Kindt III – Slideshow
            Illinois General Assembly – Bills Passed
 
Old Business
 
FOIA Certification – Chris
            Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – They could hold meeting for interested parties
            Plaques – Kathy took to Litchfield
            Per Capita Grant  
One Trustee and Library Staff Complete a Class On Organizational Management
                        Familiarize yourself with Illinois Digital Archives and Digital Public Library of
                                    America (Trustees and Staff)
                        Trustees Review Chapters 11 – 14 of the Trustees Facts File
            Hillsboro Library Expands to a District
            Family Reading Night – Schools do not hold any programs
           
New Business
 
Board Member to take over E-Rate
            Addition of Board Member
            Employment
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Pumpkin Storytime – with Alison Marley today
           
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 9, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Old Business
 
FOIA Certification – Cynthia and Chris
            Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – Mental Health First Aid in Montgomery County – no reply
            Plaques
            Per Capita Grant 2020 Requirements
            Volunteer Request
            Summer Reading Program Survey
            Tree House Sign in sheets
           
New Business
 
            Family Reading Night
            Request for Audience (Trista)
           
             
Librarian’s Report
           
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 12, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
Book Donation – Alzheimer’s With My Mother, Eilleen
 
Old Business
 
FOIA Certification – Cynthia and Chris
            Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – Mental Health First Aid in Montgomery County
            Plaques – does anyone go to Litchfield fairly often?
           
New Business
 
            Received a bill from NewWave for $200.00 for two converters – handled
            Per Capita Grant 2020 Requirements
            Volunteer Request
            Flowers or something sent to our main volunteers while Donna was on leave?
             
Librarian’s Report
            Summer Reading Program Attendance:
                        Storytime with Rainbow Fish – 29 children and 10 adults
                        Monarchs On the Move – 14 children and 6 adults
                        Royalty Reads – 7 children and 2 adults (pop-up)
                        Storytime with Man in the Yellow Hat – 7 children and 3 adults
                        4-H Honeybee Challenge – 19 children and 7 adults
                        How Do Alligators Give Hugs? – 10 children and 6 adults (pop-up)
                        Reading Is Magic – 32 children and 8 adults
Thank you cards have been sent to:  Chris Huff, Margie Eisenbarth, and Montgomery
County Illinois Extension
            Tree House Sign In Sheets – keep?
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 7, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Book donation – Rin, Tongue and Dorner by Rich Shapero
            Advertising Request – Posters for High School Sports
            Advertising Request – Royal Publishing for Girls Volleyball Invitational Program
 
Old Business
 
FOIA Certification – Cynthia and Chris
            Phones - Consumer Cellular – at $25.00 per month – Cell phone w/ unlimited texting
            Faxing – Hello Fax – at $9.99 per month
            Parade will not work this year
            Design Thinking Workshop – Trista attended
            Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – Mental Health First Aid in Montgomery County
 
New Business
 
            Tax Computation Report – Over Budget Library Levy $1,502.03 & Lib. Bldg. Levy $190.66
            Information about the Levies for a District Library
           
Librarian’s Report
Donor Plaques and Names
            Donna is planning to come back to work the first part of August
            Summer Reading Program
                        Sam, I Am – 27 attendees
                        Composting With Worms – 23 attendees
                        Story Time with Pete the Cat – 17 attendees
                        Makey, Makey Workshop – 4 attendees
Thank you to Chris and Abby for the cell phone donation and the work
getting the new phone and fax systems up and running.
           
President’s Report
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Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
June 10, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Book donation – Danielle: Chronicles of a Superheroine
 
Old Business
 
FOIA Certification – Cynthia done
Phone pricing
            Faxing
Authors in Parade
            Design Thinking Workshop – Trista going – Debi pay
            Donation to Nokomis Homecoming Firework T-Shirt Fundraiser – on next year’s shirt
            Historic Recipe Road Show – nothing new
            Morgan Rondinelli – Mental Health First Aid in Montgomery County
 
New Business
 
            E-Rate Funded
            OCLC Contract
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report) – Finished and filed
            Summer Reading Program
Macon County Conservation District – Program May 30th –
                                                            Attendance – 99
                        Games & Activity Program – 34 in attendance
            Thank you to Debi for covering the cost of Macon County Show and
              Judy for covering cost of Advertising on Fireworks’ T-shirts
            Thank you to Kathy and Abby for helping with our Games & Activities program.
President’s Report
​

Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 13, 2019
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            LLCC Adult Education Thank You
            Memorial from the Class of 1953 In Memory of Barbara Craig LeBron
            Donation in Melda Hieronymus Burns name
Jesse White 2020 Census
NewWave – Phone updates
E-mail sent to Darren Fritts and Reply
 
Old Business
Phone pricing
            Faxing
Community Yard Sale and Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
    Krispy Kremes - $462.00, Rummage and Book Sale - $161.00 (plus Cynthia owes $11)
Hillsboro Library Annexation Ordinance     
Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois – e-mail has been sent
Authors in Parade
                       
New Business
            Morgan Rondinelli – Mental Health First Aid in Montgomery County
            Design Thinking Workshop
            Donation to Nokomis Homecoming Firework T-Shirt Fundraiser
            Non-Resident Program
            FOIA Certification
            Abstract of Votes
            Election of Officers
           
Librarian’s Report
            Working on the IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report)
            Macon County Conservation District – Coming for Summer Reading Program May 30th
            Quickbooks/Township
 
                    President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 8, 2019
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Thank you - Donna
            Sec of State Census 2020 Poster Contest – Entry Sheets
            Writings from the Handy Colony donated by Tales Press in Urbana          
 
Old Business
 
            Letter sent to Township with 2019-2020 Budget
            Darren Fritts – Contract
            Statement of Economic Interest
            Minimum Wage
            Phone pricing
            Faxes – possible change
Community Yard Sale – May 3 & 4 – Krispy Kreme Donuts – May 4
Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois
            Article about the Library and Memorials - done
           
New Business
 
            Annual Agreement for SHARE
            Hillsboro Library Annexation Ordinance
            Domain Name Price Increase
            Per Capita Grant Award Letter
            Elected Board Member Oath
            Election of Officers
           
Librarian’s Report
Report on Donna
            Working on the IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report)
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 11, 2019
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
Secretary of State Organ & Tissue Donation
             
Old Business
 
Credit card
            Darren Fritts – Contract
            Statement of Economic Interest
            Minimum Wage
            Cleaning  raise
            Phone pricing
            Internet Speed test
           
New Business
 
Donations  
Bernadine Tosetti Hines - $2,000.00
Rev. Warren Kirk - book
Insurance Premium Audit – done
IDES Pop Up Job Search at library Thursday, March 22, 11am – 1pm
OCLC Global Council 2019 Elections – I voted
Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois
Jury Duty – 1st week in April – Debby
Community Yard Sale – May 3
           
Librarian’s Report
Possible idea –article for memorials
 
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 11, 2019
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Internet Accessibility Study – Danielle Schmidt
            Thank you from happy genealogist
            FOIA Request
 
Old Business
 
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
In process of changing the credit card – Cynthia
            Darren Fritts – Contract
            Per Capita Grant – City Codes
            Article for Newspapers – Library Patrons Saved…
 
New Business
 
            Changes to Prevailing Wage Act
            Statement of Economic Interests
            Minimum Wage
            Donation – Dave Carey
            Training and Work Hours
            Raises for 2018-2019 for Next Month Budget
 
Librarian’s Report
 
President’s Report
           
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 14, 2019
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Cloud Library Collection Stats for December
            Information Regarding the FY20 Share Fee Scale
            Thank You from Rodney Davis
            Thank You Cards from Employees
 
Old Business
 
Little Free Library – children’s books – box for Will to take to Ugly Mugs
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
In process of changing the credit card – Cynthia
Per Capita Grant is filed
            Institute of Museum and Library Services – Special Initiative
            Donated Non-Resident Library Cards
           
New Business
 
            FOIA Request – Kaza Rhan – Election Results
            Library Saved Year-to-Date
            Library Certification
            Payment for damaged DVD
            Local Authors – Catalog
            Darren Fritts – Contract
           
Librarian’s Report
 
President’s Report
            
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December 10, 2018
 
Roll call
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s report
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Returned check
            Christmas card – Starr Shooters 4-H
            Donation to celebrate Kathryn Moore’s birthday
            Donation – Michael Glenn
            Christmas donation – Dallas & Shirley Braye
            Sundown Towns
 
Old Business
Little Free Library – children’s books
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Santa at the library Dec. 5, 2018 4:00 – 4:45 (10 Adults and 17 Children)
In process of changing the credit card
Illinois Public Library Per Capita Grant FY 2019 Requirements
                        Review chapters 6-10 of “Trustee Facts File Third Edition”
                        Staff and trustees will complete at least one free online education
                           Opportunity focusing on meeting the needs of patrons with need/disability
                        Staff and trustees will familiarize themselves with services of Illinois Veterans’ History Project http://www.cyberdrive.com/departments/library/public/veteransproject.html
Per Capita Grant is due January 15
                       
New Business
Real Estate Taxes received
            IDES will host a Walk in Job Search Help here Thursday, December 27, from 11-1
            USAC Tip of the Week – Webinar and Reminders
            Cloud Library Collection Stats
            Institute of Museum and Library Services – Special Initiative
            
           
Librarian’s Report
           
President’s Report
            Christmas Bonus
            Closed December 24 & 25, Closed December 31 & January 1
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 9, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Donation of Three Days In Moscow Ronald Reagan and the fall of the Soviet Empire
                        By Bret Baiier – donated by publisher
            Donation of Hillbilly Elegy written by J.D. Vance was donated by Barbara Goodwin
                        Sturdy
            St. Louis Catholic School Donation request
 
Old Business
Little Free Library – children’s books
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Back To Books Grant (Kathy’s report)
Jeff Gepner requested a book, Keeping Prisons Safe. When I let him know our terms
            he agreed, however when I requested the monies before sending the book…..
Santa at the library Dec. 5, 2018 4:00 – 4:45 (a few books choices for reading)
 
New Business
            Real Estate Taxes received
            Credit card needs changed
            IDES is hosting a Walk in Job Search Help here Thursday, October 25, from 11-1
            Family Reading Night
            Illinois Public Library Per Capita Grant FY 2019 Requirements
            Trustee Election materials
            Summer Reading Program Party stats
             
                       
Librarian’s Report
            Still bar coding items (23,682 items bar coded - $417,206.05 worth of material
            We are not really feeling like doing a winter reading program. (any concerns?)
 
President’s Report
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 13, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Paula Drew donated Capsized! By Patricia Sutton
Jeff Gepner requested to purchase a book, Keeping Prisons Safe, that the library owns or
            even a loan of the book.
Litchfield Family Practice Center – Trista work excuse.
 
Old Business
 
            Little Free Library
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Raffle Santa – Anonymous person donated the winning ticket to the library.
Back To Books Grant – STEM Fair and Large Print Open House
Prevailing Wage Ordinance and Publication
 
New Business
 
            Second Installment of Real Estate Taxes Received
            Per Capita Grant 2018 Received
           
Librarian’s Report
 
Montgomery Co. Ag in the Classroom
Going Live On Polaris
Summer Reading Program and party
           
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 9, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Consumer Reports
            Consolidated Communications
 
Old Business
 
            Little Free Library
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Raffle Santa
Nokomis Homecoming Parade
Montgomery Co. Ag in the Classroom – August 2
 
New Business
 
            New fine and checkout rates
            Circulation Training – Closed?  (July 19th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.)
            Tax Comp Report
           
Librarian’s Report
 
Back To Books Grant
Patron Training
 
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
June 11, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Thank you – Cynthia Crowe
            Historical Memory
            Kyle Leintz - Request for Information – Jim Bottomley signed baseball
            Chicago White Sox Library Appreciation Grand Slam
 
Old Business
           
Little Free Library
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Garage Sale, Book Sale, and Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
Raffle Santa
OCLC Renewal
 
New Business
 
            LSTA Grant check received
            Nokomis Homecoming Parade
            New Freedom of Information Officer
            Montgomery County Agricultural Literacy Program
            Prevailing Wage Rates
           
Librarian’s Report
 
Back To Books Grant
EIU – Booth Library Exhibit has been picked up
 
President’s Report
 
            Nokomis Gift & Garden – Memorial bill
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 14, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Illinois State Board of Education
            Michael and Cynthia McCurdy - Memorial for Jeff DeWerff
             Secretary of State - 2018 Per Capita Grant
           
Old Business
 
Little Free Library
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Garage and Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
Eastern Illinois University – Booth Library (Exhibit)
2017 Per Capita Grant
 
New Business
           
All Around Sports – advertising request
            eRead Renewal
            Back To Books Grant
            Non-Resident Fee Survey
            OCLC Renewal
            Book Donation – Measure What Matters by John Doerr
           
Librarian’s Report
 
IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report)
Township IMRF Question
 
 
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 9, 2018
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Lincoln Land Community College
Darren Fritts – Time Log
Member Spotlight – Litchfield Library
           
Old Business
 
Little Free Library
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Garage and Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
Eastern Illinois University – Booth Library (Exhibit)
Statement of Economic Interest Statements (Debi and Jan)
Township Budget Letter and IMRF Question
 
New Business
 
            Annual Agreement for SHARE Members
            Computer Purchase Request
 
Librarian’s Report
 
Bar-coded items
IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report)
 
President’s Report
             
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 12, 2018
 
Roll call
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
Nokomis Woman’s Club – Donation $150.00
            Too Far Media – Book Donation
            State Farm Insurance – Final Premium Audit Billing – No increase
            Darren Fritts – Time Log
           
Old Business
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Training Certificates (Debi)
Little Free Library
Fund Raisers:  (Sell Pizza or Butter Braids, Scrabble Tournament, Book Trivia Night, 50/50 Drawing, Adult Spelling Bee, Book Tasting, etc.)
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Garage and Krispy Kreme Donut Sale (public donations)
Statement of Economic Interest Statements (Debi and Jan)
 
New Business
L. Kevin Skypainter Turner - donation         
            IMRF Levy
            E-Rate Bids
            Eastern Illinois University – Booth Library (Exhibit)
            Donating Hours
            “John Deere, That’s Who” book donated by Montgomery County Farm Bureau
             Budget
Librarian’s Report
 
            LSTA Grant – Back 2 Books (March 31st deadline, Funds Expended or Encumbered by September 30th, 2018) Target:  Low Income Population; Books:  Large Print, Steam/Stem Books, High Interest
            Keys for Darren Fritts
            Permits
 
President’s Report
            LSTA Grant 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 12, 2018
 
 
Roll call
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Mary Beth Weeks (Memorial donation for Elaine Holloway)
            Fidelity Brokerage Service (Donation from Dave Carey)
            Secretary of State Jesse White (2018 Guide to Literacy Booklet)
            Macon County Conservation District
           
Old Business
 
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Training Certificates (Debi)
E-Rate Matrix
Little Free Library
School Annuals/Silent Auction printed in IHLS e-newsletter
Fund Raisers (Garage Sale (patrons donate gently used items), Sell Pizza or Butter Braids, Scrabble Tournament, Book Trivia Night, 50/50 Drawing, Adult Spelling Bee, Book Tasting, etc.)
Commemorating Illinois’ admission to the Union
Darren Fritts – pooling hours and keys
 
New Business
 
            Statement of Economic Interest Statements
            Employee raises for next year’s budget
           
Librarian’s Report
 
Library Certification (completed)
Issues with domain name, connecting copier with computers, incorrect expiration of
            SHARE  membership,
Per Capita Grant filed
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 8, 2018
 
 
Roll call
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Techsoup IT support
            State Farm Policy Audit
            Secretary of State – Illinois Blue Book
            PLA (Public Library Association) Preliminary Program
            Secretary of State – Illinois Admission to the Union Reading List
            ILA (Illinois Library Association – Thank you
            Christmas Greetings – Lazerware and Nokomis Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
           
Old Business
Unemployment Insurance Rates (Will)
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Training Certificates (Debi)
E-Rate Matrix
Little Free Library
Sexual Harassment Policy
 
New Business
            Margie Program
            Library Certification
           
Librarian’s Report
Silent Auction
Updated Call List
Wedgeit
 
President’s Report
            Per Capita Grant
  1. Review Trustee Fact File Library By-Laws
  2. Outreach Component      
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December 11, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Guest: Darren Fritz to answer questions and explain what he does with IT.
 
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            E-rate Form 470 Filing Sessions
            Book donation from Bernadine Hines
           
Old Business
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Training Certificates
Ornament making
E-Rate Matrix
Insurance questions
Door and Vent Issues
Real Estate Tax Monies Received
Library Foundation
Little Free Library
 
New Business
            Mandated Sexual Harassment Prohibition Policy
            Christmas
           
Librarian’s Report
Family Winter Reading Program
Vacuum cleaner
Selling Old Duplicate Yearbooks
 
President’s Report
            Per Capita Grant
  1. Review Ch. 12 Safety from Serving Our Public 3.0
  2. Review Trustee Fact File Library By-Laws
  3. Continuing Education program for Trustees
  4. Outreach Component      
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 13, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            State Farm Insurance
 
Old Business
Active Shooter Class
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Training Certificates
IT Research
Library Ambassadors
Downtown Nokomis Association Christmas Walk
Winter Reading Program
E-Rate Matrix
 
New Business
            Insurance Premium Increase
            Vacuum Cleaner
            Selling Old Duplicate Yearbooks
            Request - Volunteer at High School Library (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
 
Librarian’s Report
Family Winter Reading Program
Books with Old Copyright
 
President’s Report
            Per Capita Grant
  1. Review Ch. 12 Safety from Serving Our Public 3.0
  2. Put Review Trustee Fact File Library By-Laws
  3. Continuing Education program for Trustees
  4. Outreach Component     
 
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 9, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            St. Louis Catholic School request
            Wareham’s Security bill (question)
            Consolidated Communications Internet
 
Old Business
Author Tea – J. Gasparich
Active Shooter Policy
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act training (certificates still needed -
               Will & Debi)
            Librarian Training (questions)   
                  [Kathy work circulation desk on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.]
            IT Research – checking with local libraries
            Projector Adapter has been purchased
 
New Business
            Friends of the Library
            Downtown Business Assoc. Christmas Wall – ornament?
           
Librarian’s Report
The Librarians are planning a Family Winter Reading Program
 
President’s Report
           
 
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 11, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Visitor presentation: Lazerware
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            AT & T Internet
 
Old Business
Active Shooter
J. Gasparich author signing at the library (Sept. 23rd 9:30-11:30)
Lazerware
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act training (Certificates)
 
New Business
            LIG Nex1 (Book Donation)
            Projector (adapter)
           
Librarian’s Report
Summer Reading Program
Reading Program Pizza Party
           
President’s Report
            
​Nokomis Public Library
August 14, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
Prevailing Wage Ordinance
 
Old Business
E-rate Program Webinars
Active Shooter Policy (panic  buttons)
J. Gasparich author signing at the library
Patron Conduct Code
Hoopla
 
New Business
           
Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act training
Lazerware
           
Librarian’s Report
 
Animal Tales program          
           
President’s Report
            
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 10, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
IHLS – new logo
 
Old Business
E-rate Program Webinars
Active Shooter Policy (panic  buttons)
Newspaper column
Montgomery County Agricultural Literacy Program
J. Gasparich author signing at the library
Sex Offenders in the Library (policy)
 
New Business
           
E-rate funding 2017
            Real Estate taxes
                       
Librarian’s Report
 
Plaques
           
President’s Report
           
Library Trustee seats
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
June 12, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
            Donna Mansfield memorial donation from Class of 1956
            E-Rate Program Webinars
            Penguin Random House book donation
 
Old Business
Active Shooter Policy
Newspaper column
Fund Raisers
Collaboration Montgomery County Extension
eRead Illinois Renewal
 
New Business
             J. Gasparich requesting an author signing at the library
            Montgomery County Agricultural Literacy Program
            Sex Offenders in the Library (need policy)
            Annual Non-Resident Fee
            Prevailing Wage Ordinance
                       
Librarian’s Report
Reading Program donations 
            Reading Program Kick-Off
           
President’s Report
            Library Trustee seats
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 8, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
           
Old Business
 
Active Shooter Policy
Newspaper column
Collaboration project between our library and schools
Fund Raisers
Collaboration with BRS Museum
Collaboration Montgomery County Extension
eRead Illinois Renewal
IHLS Member Day
IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report) has been filed
 
New Business
             
            Canvass of Votes
Official Oath
            OCLC Contract Renewal
            Election of Officers
                       
Librarian’s Report
 
                        Reading Program donations 
                        Request about digitizing newspaper microfilm
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
April 10, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            United States Department of Commerce
            Illinois State Board of Education
            Bernadine Hines
            IHLS Member Day
           
Old Business
 
          Budget letter to Township
          Active Shooter Policy
          Newspaper column
          Collaboration project between our library and schools
          Fund Raisers
          Collaboration with BRS Museum
          Collaboration Montgomery County Extension
          Yearbooks
 
New Business
             
          eRead Illinois Renewal
           
                       
Librarian’s Report
 
          Sharon Satterlee Memorials
          Reading Program donations 
 
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 13, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            Member Day – Illinois Heartland Library System
           
Old Business
 
Local Government Travel Expense and Control Act
Active Shooter Policy
Privacy Policy
Newspaper column
Collaboration project between our library and schools
Montgomery Genealogical Society
Fund Raisers
Collaboration with BRS Museum
Statement of Economic Interests
Art Show as part of the April Art Walk
 
New Business
           
Montgomery County 2017 Plat Book 
                        Montgomery County Farm Bureau  Women’s  Committee
            Voting OCLC Global Council
            2017-2018 Budget Proposal
                       
Librarian’s Report
 
            Sharon Satterlee Memorials
 
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 13, 2017
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            Local Government Travel Expense and Control Act
            E-rate Consultant
           
Old Business
 
            Active Shooter Policy (tabled)
            Privacy Policy
            Newspaper column
            Collaboration project between our library and schools
            Speed test results
            Montgomery Genealogical Society
            Fund Raisers
 
New Business
           
            Statement of Economic Interests
            Art Show as part of the April Art Walk
            SHARE Member Annual Agreement forms
            Raises for next fiscal year
           
Librarian’s Report
 
           State Farm Policy Audit, Illinet Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing Statistical Survey, and Library Certification
           (all finished and filed)
           Donation from Nokomis Woman’s Club
           
 
President’s Report
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 9, 2016
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            Sue Ade
            SHARE Semi-Annual meeting
            D. Lehman
 
Old Business
 
Per Capita Grant
Active Shooter Policy
OCI Yearbook Program (The yearbooks have been packed, shipped, and received in Oklahoma.)
Privacy Policy
Newspaper column
Collaboration project between our library and schools
 
New Business
           
            Speed Test results
            Montgomery County Genealogical Society
            Book donation Whiplash by Joi Ito
            State Farm Policy Audit
            Illinet Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing Statistical Survey
            Library Certification 
           
Librarian’s Report
Winter Reading Program
           
 
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
December 12, 2016
 
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            Heather Hampton-Knodle
 
Old Business
 
Active Shooter Policy
OCI Yearbook Program
Privacy Policy
Christmas Fest (ornament making)
 
New Business
           
            Walmart Grant
IHLS Grant
Christmas Bonuses
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Winter Reading Program
 
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 14, 2016
 
 Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            St. Louis School
            5th Annual Christmas Walk
 
Old Business
 
German Fest Program (John Broux)
BRS and Nokomis Rehab programs
Active Shooter Policy
OCI Yearbook Program
            New Law – Local Expense Reimbursement Policy/Government Travel Resolution
 
New Business
           
            State Farm Insurance
            Chapter 6 Serving Our Public (Per Capita Grant)
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Winter Reading Program
 
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 17, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
           
            Book signing
 
Old Business
 
            BRS and Nokomis Rehab programs
Active Shooter Policy
OCI Yearbook Program
German Fest Program
            New Law – Local Expense Reimbursement Policy/Government Travel Resolution
 
New Business
            Public Library Per capita Grant Application
            Petitions for Board Trustee
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Camera
            Microfilm
 
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
September 12, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            ILA Handbook of Association 2016-2017
            IHLS Tools for Directors & Trustees
 
Old Business
 
            BRS and Nokomis Rehab programs
Bereavement Policy
Active Shooter Policy
OCI Yearbook Program
 
New Business
           
            German Fest Program
            New Law – Local Expense Reimbursement Policy
            Proposed - Policy for Termination of Share Membership
            State Farm Grant
           
           
Librarian’s Report
 
           
President’s Report
 
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
August 8, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Thank you
 
Old Business
 
            BRS and Nokomis Rehab programs
Bereavement Policies
            Krispy Kreme fund raiser
            Ag in the Classroom program
Kevin Horner, Vetriloquist, program
Active Shooter Policies
OCI Yearbook Program
 
New Business
 
            Tax monies
           
Librarian’s Report
 
           
President’s Report
 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
July 18, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
Old Business
 
            Delivery Changes
            Bereavement Policies
            Krispy Kreme fund raiser
            Ag in the Classroom program
            Program with BRS
           
New Business
 
            Per Capita Grant 2016 Received
            Tax Computation Report
            Members Matter Meetings
Active Shooter Policies
OCI Yearbook Program
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Reading Program Donations
           
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
May 9, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            IHLS & SHARE
 
Old Business
 
Edge Initiative
            Bereavement Policies
            Annual Report filed
            Illinois Humanities Grant
            Patron Database
            Krispy Kreme fund raiser
           
New Business
 
            ILLINET/OCLC contract fee
            Tax Allocation Error
            Election of Officers
           
Librarian’s Report
 
            Donation Plaques
            Reading Program Donations
           
President’s Report
 
            New Wave     
            New Employee
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
March 14, 2016
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            David Carey donation
            Donation Smithsonian magazine subscription
            C. Ed Traylor request a book signing
            Dream Grant news
            Trista Casey support request
 
Old Business
 
            Edge Initiative Team
            Statement of Economic Interests (Cynthia, Sharon, Lou, Will)
            Montgomery County Enterprise Zone Resolution to Abate Taxes (Revised)
 
New Business
 
            SHARE Member Annual agreement form
            Technology Survey report
            2016-2017 Budget proposal
           
Librarian’s Report
           
President’s Report
​
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
February 8, 2015
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Transitional Members Progress Report (Chris Dawdy)       
Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop
            Macon County Conservation
            Montgomery County Clerk (Statement of Economic Interest forms)
 
Old Business
 
            SHARE update
            Short Takes for Trustees
            eRead Illinois
            Domain Registration
            Legislative Meet-ups
            Library Certification
            Transitional Member Progress Report
 
New Business
 
            Montgomery County Clerk (Statement of Economic Interests)
            Macon County Conservation District Summer Programs
            Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop
            Raises voted on for next year’s budget
           
Librarian’s Report
           
President’s Report
​
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
January 11, 2015
 
Roll call
 
Visitor
            General Tax Abatement
                        Christine Daniels, County Board Administrator, Montgomery County
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Old Business
Book Club
            SHARE update
            Short Takes for Trustees
            Edge
 
New Business
            General Tax Abatement
                        Christine Daniels, County Board Administrator, Montgomery County
            Trustee and Public Library Administrators Web page
            Domain Registration Renewal
            eRead Illinois billing
            Volunteer Question (Marvin Gallegos)
            State Farm policy audit
           
Librarian’s Report
           
President’s Report
​Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
November 9, 2015
 
Roll call
 
Secretary’s Report
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation
 
Correspondence
 
            Margie Eisenbarth card
            NHS Class of 1950 Donation 
            Caching in E-rate 2016
            Urban Libraries Public Management magazine
            Jesus Christ Message to All Nations book
 
Old Business
 
            Trustee training videos
            Letter to residents (for donations)
Library Policies (updates and adoption)
SHARE transitional member
Christmas Walk
            Per Capita Grant
 
New Business
 
            Laptop batteries
            Donated grade book
            Book Club
            IHLS Bayscan
            Winter reading programs
 
Librarian’s Report
            Winter reading programs (Warm Up With a Good Book Winter Family reading program
                        & Adult Warm Up With a Good Book)
 
President’s Report
​ 
Agenda
Nokomis Public Library
October 13, 2015
Roll Call
 
Minutes
 
Treasurer’s report
 
Circulation report
 
Correspondence
  • Trustee Academy – NB;
  • Per Capita Grant Information now available on line- Kathy M
  • USAC – E-Rate – Kathy M
  • Christmas Walk – NB
  • Settlement Sheet Montgomery County for Library from Brenda
  • Renewal of E-Read Illinois - NB
 
Old Business
  • Margie E appreciation gift & dinner& article
  • User agreement for minors –
  • Community Grants & Programs workshop Beardstown Library 10-14-15
  • RAILS training videos available on line through January 2017
  • Library Policy Updates
  • Sign Project – Lou
  • Cynthia Crow trustee
New Business 
  • Trustee Academy
  • Christmas Walk
  • E-read Illinois
Librarians Report
Adjournment
Agenda

Nokomis Public Library

September 22, 2015

 Roll call

 Secretary’s Report

 Treasurer’s report

 Circulation

 Correspondence

      ILA (Illinois Library Association) Handbook of Organization & Membership Directory

      Illinet Interlibrary Loan Code book

 Old Business

           Trustee training videos

           Letter to residents (for donations)

           College Illinois

           Per Capita/Edge Webinar

           Libraries and Autism Webinar

           Credit card change

           Library Policies (updates and adoption)

 New Business

            Real Estate Tax monies

            E-rate Funding

 Librarian’s Report

President’s Report

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

July 13, 2015

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from June’s meeting

Treasurer’s report

Circulation report

Correspondence:

·        Illinois Heartland Library System FY2016 Holiday list

·        IHLS received FY 2015 System Area & Per Capita Grant

·        Real Estate & Library Building Taxes

Old Business

·        Krispy Kremes

·        Wonderful Worms program

·        Sign

·        NewWave new Internet and phone service

·        Filtering

New Business

·        Real Estate tax monies

·        Appointing Trustee replacement

President’s Report

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Agenda

Nokomis Public Library

April 13,2015

Roll Call

Treasurer’s report

Circulation report

Guests

               Tucker Aumann

               Donna wage for cleaning

Correspondence

·        Terrorism Risk Insurance Act endorsement from State Farm-Added to Workers’ Comp & Employers Liability Policy

·        Per Capita Grant Check

·        Literacy Effort

·        Need LSTA Stories in an effort to keep funding

·        Summer Reading Program

·        Edge- Attend Webinars (Debby)

·        $200 Donation from Juanita Wright Potter

Old Business

·        Cat in the Hat Saturday March 28 2015:Allison Marley

·        College Illinois Prepaid tuition program

·        Did we purchase what we needed for Share & Polaris programs?

·        Krispy Kremes

Technology plan update (for our computer systems)

New Business 

·        Kathy Letter Lou & She Wrote

·        E-Rate

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Agenda

Nokomis Public Library

March 09, 2015

Roll Call

 

Treasurer’s report

 

Circulation report

 

Correspondence

  • Donation from David Carey:  Librarian, Debby, sent thank you

  • Cat in the Hat reading on Sat Morning by Allison Marley: old business

  • College Illinois prepaid tuition program :Old  Bus

  • State Budget Cuts Likely says Gov Rauner…ILA sent another initiative to support HB200

  • To oppose HB2689; Support public schools and academic libraries that protect the privacy and intellectual freedom of all library users

  • To oppose legislation that will reduce existing local property tax revenues,

  • Or increase local library costs, or interfere with the independence of local trustees and administrators

  • A thank you was sent by Librarian Debby to Mary Hermann from Downers Grove for the Smithsonian Magazine subscription donation

  • Edge assessment has 4 interactive live online courses to help us apply Edge strategies to our libraries planning and outreach activities  these take place in March  and April nothing in May, June, or July

  • Ag in the classroom

  • Share memorandum

     

Old Business

  • Cat in the Hat Saturday March 28 2015:Allison Marley

  • College Illinois Prepaid tuition program

  • Did we purchase what we needed for Share & Polaris programs?

  • Technology plan update (for our computer systems)

New Business

  • Cat in Hat

  • College Illinois Tuition

  • Technology update : Kathy

  • Ag in the Classroom

  • To add to the technology issues Barbara Rhodes os hosting a 3D printer workshop to explain the process of selecting setup and using this new technology  I am hoping that through this workshop enough can be gleaned to file for one of the Ill State Library project Next Generation Application that are available on line---Debi has volunteered to look into this one

  • There are 10 short videos 8-10 minutes eachthat are short takes training to stimulate the importance of the role that trustees take.  Starting in March we will bwe showing one after each meeting.  If you should miss a meeting we will give you the website to watch on your own,

  • Krispy Kremes ???   Can”t count on Debi until all surgeries scheduled.

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

February 09, 2015

 

 

Roll Call

 

Reading of minutes from January’s meeting

 

Treasurer’s report

 

Circulation report

 

Correspondence:

  • We received the thermal printer in the courier bag on Thursday : Old Bus

  • Refund check from State Farm for workman’s comp;  amt. $1.01

  • Share Transitional Member Progress Report

  • Resume for employment from  Andrea Carter of Decatur

  • Illinois Heartland Library System brochure

  • Cat in the Hat reading on Sat Morning by Allison Marley:  New Bus

  • College Illinois prepaid tuition program :new Bus

  • MARTHA BEAMAN Statement of Economic interests

  • State Budget Cuts Likely says Gov Rauner

  •  

Old Business

  • Share/Polaris Progress

  • Sign out front bulk mailing

New Business

  • Cat in Hat

  • College Illinois Tuition

  • Technology update : Kathy

  • Discussion of Salaries/raises for the FY2015-2116

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

January, 14, 2015

 

 

Roll Call

 

Reading of minutes from  December’s meeting

 

Treasurer’s report

 

Circulation report

 

Correspondence:

  • Thank you :  Debby Lehman …Christmas

  • Thank You: Donna …Christmas

  • Memory donation of Janet Bowers :  book Unbroken , from Paula & Greg Seifert

  • Per Capita Grant Notice: $3,673.75 FY2015

  • Per Capita Grant requirements FY16 & FY17 are available on line

  • Notice Il. Public Library Ann Report is online for Debby to fill out when our fiscal year ends

  • The requirements for per capita grants are sent in for FY2016 & 2017. ATTACHED

  • Debby renewed the Library’s domain registration for website

  • Debby submitted yearly certification

  • Statement of Economic Interests forms here

     

Old Business

  • Christmas Walk

  • Sign project- Lou & Debby

  • Technology plan update-Kathy

  • Polaris- still waiting

New Business

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library Agenda

October 20, 2014

 Roll Call

Reading of minutes from September’s meeting

Treasurer’s report

Circulation report

Correspondence:

  • Charyl Pingleton, from Pana, resume

  • A Gift of “The Mayor” a book from friends of Mayor Richard  Riordan

  • Email from David Seleb about merging libraries ?

  • Petitions/Nominating papers for  board members

  • Fee for e-read

  • Graph most of users using e-read

  • MakerLab Club for 3D printers

  • Delivery & pick-up books 1X per week instead of 2

  • Digital Inclusion Survey – Debby filed out & sent to ALA

  • Trista had baby & will be back Tuesday

Old Business

  • Edge Training Kathy &  Debby sis training on line for per Capita Grant

  • Need to work on SWOT Goals

  • City Council okayed sign for side boulevard – at least mayor said go for it

  • Share program – to do or not to do

New Business

  • MakerLab for 3D printers

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

Sept 8, 2014

 Roll Call

Reading of minutes from August’s meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • Thank you note Stoltes

  • Illinois Library Association’s Handbook ILA

  • IHLS Member Day

Old Business

  • SHARE decision tabled from  August meeting

  • Edge training video for per capita grant requirements

New Business

  • Pizza Hut fundraising idea : new bus.

  • Community Service Hours

Librarians Report

Adjournment

 

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda August 11, 2014

Roll Call  Guest introductions:  Chris Dawdy & Ellen Popit from IHLS re: SHARE

Reading and approval of July’s Minutes

Reading and approval of treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

 Correspondence

  • Check from Thrivent for activity ($350.00)

  • 2015 Per Capita Grant

  • E-rate funding letter

  • Illinois State Library seeks input on proposed changes

  • Sandy Leitheiser Mont Co Clerk & Recorder   thank you for participating

  • Gift of book Innocent Victims by Dr. M.A. Salloomi

  • Nokomis Rehab & Health Care Center

 Old Business

  • IHLS SHARE

  • Per Capita Grant EDGE Training

  • Freedom of Information Act

  • Ag in Classroom – Margie

  • Aug 6th from 3-4 A Good Book for Dessert event

 New Business

  • Coments on Illinois State Library System

 Librarian’s Report

  • E-rate suggestion

  • Anthology

  • Election

  • Real Estate tax money

      
Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

July 14, 2014

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from June’s meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • IHLS asking us to  join SHARE –new business

  • Public Library per Capita & EDGE Assessment training – new business

  • Thank You from Jayde & Peyton Gonet for the Fun Night

  • Increase of credit limit on account of visa at First National Bank o f Nokomis

  • 2 (two) books donated by Dan Matthews The fine art of collecting and displaying Petroliana volumes 1 and II

  • Email – open meetings act – New Business

Old Business

  • July 24 Ag in Classroom – Margie

  • Krispy Kreme sales on July 12 & Thrivent’s matching funds

New Business

  • IHLS requests about SHARE – Debby suggests asking them to meeting to answer questions

  • Per capita and EDGE Training – Librarian and  one board member needs to be in attendance- August 21

  • Charleen Cheek has requested more liberal magazines and/or books

  • Open meeting act e-mail

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

May 12, 2014

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from Aprils Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • Listing of Acronyms for Illinois State library systems

  • Judy Barr Topinka,  comptroller per capita & services & technology grant checks

Old Business

  • Susan Wilson’s was at our library April 23 to meet with adult learners and tutors; they placed Public Service Announcement

New Business

  • Linda Johnston from Garden Friends to discuss collaboration possibilities

  • Vote to sell non-resident cards

  • Overdue fines revision or not

  • Annual Report

  • Election of officers

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

April 14, 2014

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from February’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • Mary K Herrman ,  Downers Grove, IL adopted our library for a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine for the year 2014; a thank you was sent by Debby Lehman

  • First National Bank of Nokomis CD will matured 4/17/2014; it is for 182 days and in the amount of 10,000.00

  • Gmail from Rob Schneider about converting News Paper Microfilm to digital images 9New Business)

Old Business

  • Agriculture Council of America hosting Nat’l Ag Day March 25, 2014 we received a book “How Did That Get In My Lunch  Box by Chris Butterworth from Mont. Co Farm Bureau Women’s Committee (TY?)-Kathy & Margie summer program

  • Support for Windows XP & Office 2003:  upgrade because support ends

  • Illinois Edge Resource Program, 1 board member & 1 staff member must attend for per capita grant

  • Revisit employee situation and get an update on how it is working so far

  • Heather Hampton Knodle request (on behalf of Township) on how to use Montgomery County coal funds to improve the lives of Montgomery County citizens

  • Bandit’s reading time at library for SLS pre-K and Kindergarten report

  • Susan Wilson’s will be at our library April 23 to meet with adult learners and tutors; they will place Public Service Announcement

New Business

  • Converting newspaper microfilm to digital images by Image Technology Group Graphic Sciences, Inc.  & Rob Schneider

  • Debby’s letter to Nokomis Township Members on behalf of library to levy for maximum increase allowable for the library funding this fiscal year so nothing will need to be cut in the way of services to our patrons

  • Homecoming & Krispy Kreme sales are we going to participate

  • Donor names need to be added to plaques (anyone headed to Litchfield?)

  • Enhanced push to talk feature on phone if interested call

  • Discuss and or review Chapter 7

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

February 10, 2014

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from January’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • Consulting Services Survey (new Bus)

  • eRead Illinois agreement (old Bus))

  • A Whelse in the Darkness  (New Bus)

  • Donation from Dave Carey

  • Donation of book:  The Love Playbook

  • Per Capita Grant award

  • USAC erate information:  Kathy Moore

  • ObamaCare Survey (new Bus)

Old Business

  • eRead Illinois Agreement

  • Review Nokomis Library Internet Usage

 

New Business

  • Sandy Leitheiser Statement of economic interest’s form (5 ILCS 420)

  • A Whelse in the Darkness by Paul Eugie Koehler-Funni – sell in library?

  • Ill Public Library Annual Report :  Debby needs signatures by end of fiscal year

  • Women’s Club meeting Feb 13th _  Debby has questions

  • OCLC Voting for leaders

  • Support for Windows XP & Office 2003:  upgrade because support ends April 8th

  • Survey from 2014 Congressional Research Survey on Obama Care

  • Wage increases

Board President’s Report

Librarians Report

  • Time use on computers for gaming or other

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library

Agenda

January 13, 2014

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from December’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

  • Sandy Leitheiser Statement of economic interest’s form (5 ILCS 420) (New Bus)

  • Annual Online Library System Certification (Debby sent in  1/7/14

  • Domain Registration Renewal (New Bus)

  • Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grant (New Bus-promote the free reading of teenagers)

  • Secretary White Seeks stories from Public Libraries for Publication (New Bus)

  • Walmart Foundation Grant submitted by Carol Gomez –recieved $250.00

  • Pew Study Information: Library use down but Americans value Services

  • Thank You from Debby for Christmas Bonus

Old Business

  • ILA Library Trustee Forum 2014 workshop  February 22 2014

  • IHLS eReadIllinois consortium and how it might work if it goes as planned (Debby report on her         report)

  • Downtown Christmas Walk

  • Interact Club helping with Treehouse projects (Margie E)

New Business

  • Sandy Leitheiser Statement of economic interest’s form (5 ILCS 420)

  • Domain Registration Renewal

  • Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grant

  • Secretary White Seeks stories from Public Libraries for Publication

Board President’s Report

  • Newspaper report

Librarians Report

  • Time use on computers for gaming or other

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library Agenda

December 9, 2013

 

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from November’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

    • Martha & Lou will not be in attendance for the Dec. meeting

    • ILA Library Trustee Forum 2014 workshop  (New Bus)

Old Business

    • IHLS eReadIllinois consortium and how it might work if it goes as planned (Debby report on her      report)

    • Downtown Christmas Walk

      2 doz Cookies each,  10-2;  Lou will bring bandit (when)    

    • Book sale           

    • Notice from ILA   Re:   Ill State Police website Firearm Concealed Carry Act ILA suggested            policy  (Debby L will report)

    • Interact Club helping with Treehouse projects (Margie E)

    • Back 2 Book grant has been sent in by deadline.

New Business

  • Christmas Bonuses for employees

Board President’s Report

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library Agenda
November 18, 2013

Roll Call 
Reading of minutes from October’s Meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Circulation Report

Correspondence

World Vital Records Re: Quote for membership to database for 1 yr (New Bus)

Universal Service Administration Co.  Re: E-Rate information

Barbara Park passed away (Author of Julie B Jones series)

State Farm Policy quotes for Workman’s Comp, and Liability Insurance (note looks like increase of $142.00 to $1,323.00)
Notice from ILA   Re: Ill State Police website Firearm Concealed Carry Act ILA suggested policy  (new Bus)

E-Pay Information  (new Bus)
IMLS Press Re:  information about the State of Small and Rural Libraries in the US   

Old Business
IHLS eReadIllinois consortium and how it might work if it goes as planned (Debby report on her report)

Downtown Christmas Walk ad form fr0m Judy Beaman

Book sale            

New Business     

World Vital Records Re: Quote for membership to database for 1 yr

Notice from ILA   Re:  Ill State Police website Firearm Concealed Carry Act ILA suggested policy  

E-Pay Information  

Board President’s Report

Special Board MeetingFriday November 8, 2013 

RE : E-read Illinois (Debby’s report)
LSTA Back-2-Books Grant  (Kathy report)
Tween- community involvement in library

Librarians Report

IHLS eReadIllinois consortium and how it might work if it goes as

Adjournment
Nokomis Public Library Agenda
October 14, 2013

Roll Call 

Reading of minutes from September’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

Donation of 3 ARAM  books by A.K. Frailey

Donation of 20 Day Trips in and around Shawnee National Forest  from Woman's Club

Donation of IN Search of Large Trees  from Margie Eisenbarth

IHLS sent email concerning a new eReadIllinois consortium and how it might work if it goes as planned

Old Business

Number of ebooks on Magic Wall on our website.  

New Business    

Book Sale

Adoption of short measureable goals for SWOT analysis    

Board President’s Report
   Nothing new to report

Librarians Report

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library Agenda
September 9, 2013

Roll Call -   welcome visitors

Reading of minutes from January’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

Gmail- Illinois Humanities Council   Re:  Speakers on their roster that will come and speak for $75 processing fee.  IHC does the rest, except the local advertising.

Statements from bank and Mont. Co. re:  financial statements

Universal Service Administration Company   Re:  E-rate funding approved  (Refer to Kathy Moore for any comments)

Old Business

Telecommunications Discounts for ILA  Re: tabled form -2013, products& services available for optimizing telecommunications &
internet

Per capita grant progress:  K. Moore

SWOT review – see if we can do at end of meeting

New Business     
 
Do we want to lend, rent or keep in-house our projector

Librarian’s Report

Debby has been weeding library shelves getting ready for another book sale

Board President’s Report

Nothing new to report

Adjournment
Nokomis Public Library Agenda July 8, 2013

Roll Call

Minutes from previous meeting

Treasurer’s report

Circulation Report

Correspondence
   ILA concerning increase funding for grant programs
   IHLS concerning Resource Sharing Policy
   E-rate reminder concerning technology plan
   First National Bank Cardmember service notice
   First National Bank Change in terms notice

Old Business
   E-book policy 
   Macon County Conservation District bill for summer reading program
   Library trustee vacancy
   New Business
   Recycled Phone Program

Librarian’s Report
   EDD grant update
   Krispy Kreme Donut sales

President’s Report      
    Environmental Scan   

Nokomis Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2013

Roll Call

Treasurer’s Report

Minutes of previous meeting

Circulation Report

Communications

Secretary of State     Re: ILLINET Appendix

Nokomis Savings Bank        
      Re:  maturity notice on CD

ILSOS    
     Re: Hard copy of the Environmental Scanning  for per capita grant

New Pew report on “Library Services in the Digital Age”

Comptroller    
     Re: Per Capita Grant payment

Old Business

Amy Ihnen  
     Re: Responses to Library board and staff building tours

Mont Co. Clerk RE:  Prevailing wage ordinance

Computer Class progress – Kathy Moore

New Business

SHARE IHLS:  
     Re:  Contract for non-SHSRE member libraries

Librarian’s Report

Windows leaking

E-book update   

Board President’s Report

Chapter 4 of Standards for Illinois Public Library

Nokomis Public Library
Agenda
May 13, 2013

Roll Call

Minutes from previous meeting

 Treasurer’s report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

State Form Adjustment Statement

STA Allotment notice 

Old Business

Report on SHARE

WorldShare training

Survey results

Election results

Illinet agreement

Environmental Scan information

New Business

Prevailing Wage Rate signatures

Annual Report signatures

Continuing Education for Boards

NCI Repair for copier

Non-resident fee

Election of Officers

Librarian’s Report

e-book update

Quick Books subscription

President’s Report     

Chapter 3 – Standards for Libraries  
            


Nokomis Public Library Agenda
April 8, 2013

Roll Call

Minutes from previous meeting

Treasurer’s report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

OCLC renewal form

Old Business

Per Capita Grant funded

E-rate 471 form received

Summer Reading Program

New Business

IHLS Share notice

OCLC New Interlibrary Loan Service notice

Webinar on the components of Environmental Scan (required for the Per Capita Grant)

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Librarian’s Report

Grant Update

Donation for biographies of famous men update

e-book update

President’s Report

Copies of student books donated

Possible addition of computer classes

Review Ch 1 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries 

Nokomis Public Library Agenda
March 11, 2013

Roll Call

Minutes from previous
meeting

Treasurer’s
  report

Circulation
  Report

Correspondence
Macon County Conservation District Summer Reading
Program
ILA Handbook

Old
Business

Social Security and Insurance
Levies

New
Business

Donation from Dave Cary
Proctoring fee from Western Governor’s
University

Budget for the coming year

Librarian’s Report
Grant Update
Optelec Magnifier

Nokomis Public Library
Agenda
February 11, 2013


Roll Call

Reading of minutes from
January’s Meeting

Treasurer’s
  Report

Circulation
  Report

Correspondence

e-rate notice

Old Business

e-book update

New Business

USA Patriot Act update

Interlibrary loan information

Cornerstone Academy request to be able to check out
books

Set raises for the upcoming fiscal year      

Librarian’s Report

Quickbooks update

EDD grant update

Board President’s Report

Monetary theft  

Adjournment


 

Nokomis Public Library
Agenda
January 14, 2013


Roll Call

Reading of minutes from December’s Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Circulation Report

Correspondence

                Webinar opportunity – Helping people with disabilities apply for jobs

                OCLC annual report

Old Business

                Certification of ballot form

                Trustee brochure            

New Business

                Donation from Beta Sigma Phi

                Law changes concerning the OMA

                ePay seminar

                Statement of Economic Interest forms

                Proctor payment

                Reading program grant 

                Domain name issue

Librarian’s Report

                ILLINET membership

                Quarterly report for EDD grant

                Addendum to EDD grant

                Quick books issue

Board President’s Report

                Update on Technology classes

                E-Rate/Technology Plan

                Review Ch 1 Serving Our Public/ Library Standards Core Standards

Adjournment

Nokomis Public Library
Agenda
December 10, 2012

Roll Call

Treasurer’s Report

Minutes of previous meeting

Circulation Report

Communications

                Petition filing deadline

Old Business

                Library Trustee booklet

                Library key whereabouts

                Expiration of temporary full FDIC coverage

New Business

                Policy issue about rights of privacy

Librarian’s Report

                Technology issues

Board President’s Report

                Christmas bonus

                Chapter 11 System and Illinet Membership Responsibilities

 





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