The Board of Trustees of the Schmaling Memorial Public Library met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 2018 at 5 p.m.  Teresa called the meeting to order.

Members present were Nancy Countryman, Jodie Dornbush, Paula Ensinger, Sandy Hamilton, Barb Knight, Teresa Ray and Kathy Quick.  Britni Hartman was also in attendance.  

A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2018 board meeting with one correction.  All ayes were heard, and the minutes were approved.

A motion was made by Nancy to approve the minutes of the July 30, 2018 Finance Committee meeting.  All ayes were heard, and the minutes were approved.

Nancy made a motion to pay the bills.  The motion carried with 7-0 roll call vote.

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT
1.	Nancy made a motion to close the library on Friday, September 28 so that all staff members can attend PrairieCat’s annual PrairieCat User’s Group Day in Moline.  The motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
2.	Barb made a motion to purchase a new shelving unit from Mark Pruis for $405.  Motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.  Leanne Smith has agreed to do the finish work on the shelf.
3.	Britni reported that she has been asked by some parents and teachers at Unity if students could use and check out materials from us.  If we agree, an Intergovernmental Agreement would have to be signed.  Britni is checking with the principal to see if the school is interested and will report back to us next month for more discussion and a possible vote.
4.	Britni will soon be purchasing a little free library to be installed this fall.  Board agreed on Britni’s recommendation for placement.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
No report.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
•	Nancy reported that the Finance Committee came up with a FY 2018/19 Budget in the amount of $140,215.  Tom Senneff will attend our September meeting to present and vote on the budget.  

LIBRARY COMMITTEE
•	Kathy and Sandy have completed the audit of the minutes for the annual report.

MISCELLANOUS
1.	Nancy made a motion which was seconded by Sandy to authorize and direct an abatement of a portion of taxes levied on certain property located in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise zone.  Motion passed with a 7-0 roll call vote.
2.	Barb made a motion which was seconded by Nancy for the order of abatement of taxes on certain property located within the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone of Whiteside County and Carroll County, Illinois.  Motion carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.

Nancy made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried.  

Respectfully submitted,

Barb Knight, Secretary