Board Members in attendance: Mauer, Schoenwetter, Hickman, Tarochione, Slaton, Flesner, Peck, DeBaugh. Also, Librarian Pat Rose.

President Mauer convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer's Report:The report was reviewed by Board Members. Doug Slaton moved that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as given. Penny Flesner seconded the motion, which was approved by a voice vote of the Board.

KPL Bills:After reviewing the bills owed by the Library, a motion to pay was made by Jill Hickman, seconded by Doug Slaton, and then passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Board.

Librarian Pat Rose presented her monthly report which showed the January activities of the KPL which included certain aspects of Library maintenance.

Unfinished Business:Review of Constitution Bylaws. Items to study: 1. Replacement of a Board Member 2. Removal of a Board Member or a Board Officer. Librarian Rose was asked to contact other libraries regarding such removals to learn how this process might be undertaken in case of the type of emergency. Further attention will be given to KPL Constitution review at a future Board Meeting.

New Business: 1. President Mauer welcomed new Board Member Ann Peck as she begins her term as a KPL Board Member. 2. Maintenance Agreement/Xerox Machine: A motion was made to accept the agreement extended by Office Specialists in the amount of $260.00. Penny Flesner seconded the motion which was followed by a unanimous voice vote. Maintenance report was included with Librarian's report.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm by order of President Mauer.

Richard DeBaugh, Secretary, Board of Trustees Knoxville (IL) Public Library

Posted by M. Zolper 2/3/10