Library Board
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · January 15, 2024
Minutes
Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Keene Memorial Library Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
January 15, 2024
Minutes
Held in the Keene Memorial Library Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President Linda
McClain called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm
Roll Call
The following members were present: Becky Pence, Amanda Moenning, LeAnn Rathke and
Linda McClain. Ryan Fiala arrived at 6:40, after the approval of the agenda and last month’s
minutes. Also present were Laura England-Biggs, Library Director, City Administrator Jody
Sanders, and City Council Liaison Sally Ganem. Senior Office Associate Tracy Parr will be
recording the meeting minutes.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
This meeting was preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda posted
in the Administration Office at Keene Memorial Library, located at 1030 North Broad Street, and
distributed by email. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for public
inspection and is located near the entrance of the meeting room.
Agenda
Motion to adopt current agenda for January 15, 2024, regular meeting. Board Member Rathke
moved, seconded by Board Member Pence, to adopt the agenda for January 15, 2024, Library
Board Meeting. Ayes: Pence, Moenning, Rathke and McClain.
Motion carried 4-0 with one board member absent.
Reading of Minutes
Board Member Pence moved to dispense with and approve the December 18, 2023 Board
minutes, seconded by Board Member Moenning. Ayes: Pence, Moenning, Rathke and McClain.
Motion carried 4-0 with one board member absent.
Old Business
a. Move Back to Library Update
No action taken.
Reports
Library Director’s Report
Month in Review
No action taken.
Statistics
No action taken.
Expansion Project Update
No action taken.
Friends of the Library Report
No action taken.
Finance – Library Expenditures Report for December 2023
No action taken.
With no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Moenning, seconded
by Board Member Rathke; Time: 7:10 p.m. Ayes: Pence, Moenning, Rathke, Fiala and McClain.
Motion Carried 5-0 with no board members absent.
Next Regular Board Meeting will be held February 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room
(1st Floor) located at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE.
Prepared by Tracy Parr, Senior Office Associate
Signed by Amanda Moenning, Library Board Secretary
Agenda
Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Keene Memorial Library Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
January 15, 2024
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt current agenda for January 15, 2024 regular meeting.
3. Dispense with and approve December 18, 2023 minutes (attachment)
4. Old Business
a. Move Back to Library Update
5. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review
ii. Statistics
iii. Expansion Project Update
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for December 2023 (attachment)
6. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – February 19, 2024, Keene Memorial Library Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
January 10, 2024. This meeting is preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the
agenda is displayed in the Administration Office at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North Broad
Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room. The
Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Blank on purpose
Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Municipal Building-2nd Floor in the Large Conference Room
400 E. Military, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
December 18, 2023
Minutes
Held at the Municipal Building – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room and Board President Linda
McClain called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm
Roll Call
The following members were present: Becky Pence, Ryan Fiala, and Linda McClain. Amanda
Moenning and LeAnn Rathke were absent. Also present were: Laura England-Biggs, Library
Director, City Administrator Jody Sanders, and City Council Liaison Sally Ganem. Library
Assistant II Dorlissa Beyer will be recording the meeting minutes.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda posted in
the office of Keene Memorial Library, located at 1030 North Broad Street, and distributed by
email. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for public inspection and is
located near the entrance of the meeting room.
Agenda
Motion to adopt current agenda for December 18, 2023 regular meeting. Board Member Fiala
moved, seconded by Board Member Pence, to adopt the agenda for December 18, 2023 Library
Board Meeting. Ayes: Pence, Fiala, and McClain.
Motion carried 3-0 with two board members absent.
Reading of Minutes
Board Member Pence moved to dispense with and approve the October 16, 2023 board minutes,
seconded by Board Member Fiala. Ayes: Pence, Fiala, and McClain.
Motion carried 3-0 with two board members absent.
Old Business
a. Move Back to Library Update
No action taken.
Reports
Library Director’s Report
Month in Review
No action taken.
Statistics
No action taken.
Expansion Project Update
No action taken.
Friends of the Library Report
No action taken.
Finance – Library Expenditures Report for November 2023
No action taken.
With no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Pence, seconded by
Board Member Fiala; Time: 7:04 p.m. Ayes: Pence, Fiala and McClain.
Motion Carried 3-0 with two board members absent.
Next Regular Board Meeting will be held January 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room
located at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE.
Prepared by Laura England-Biggs, Library Director
Signed by Becky Pence, Library Board Vice-President
NLFS001 Auditors Trial Balance
Accounting Period: 3/2024
Fund(s): 001 - General Fund
Report Generated on Jan 8, 2024 1:22:06 PM Page 1
Fund: 001 - General Fund
Account Account Description FYTD through Original Budget Encumbered Budget Balance Prior Year Prior Two
12/31/2023 Actual Years Actual
001-2031-419.20-12 Communications 570.00 1,600.00 4,249.80 (3,219.80) 3,140.72 1,221.18
001-2031-419.20-65 Service Agreements 23,684.96 38,860.00 15,175.04 22,389.09 24,748.71
001-2031-419.20-99 Other Contractual Service 747.50
001-2031-419.30-55 Software 16,566.00 (16,566.00) 5,744.75 2,485.72
001-2031-419.30-56 Parts/Mach & Equipment 3,573.56 4,000.00 426.44 1,888.51
001-2031-455.10-10 Salaries/Wages 118,293.90 750,175.00 631,881.10 567,134.01 593,882.41
001-2031-455.10-14 Health Insurance 34,368.16 111,116.00 76,747.84 92,456.82 91,737.05
001-2031-455.10-15 Overtime Wages 1,250.00 1,250.00 145.59 1,308.32
001-2031-455.10-22 FICA/Medicare 8,488.85 55,725.00 47,236.15 41,847.64 43,984.55
001-2031-455.10-23 Pension 4,569.20 27,392.00 22,822.80 23,545.65 20,200.48
001-2031-455.20-11 Postage & Printing 2,000.00 3,200.00 (1,200.00) 1,600.00 1,607.76
001-2031-455.20-13 Training & Travel 1,446.90 8,500.00 875.38 6,177.72 2,442.49 7,134.79
001-2031-455.20-33 Legal Advertising 8.81 100.00 91.19 419.92 61.13
001-2031-455.20-41 Utility Services 1,398.28 52,000.00 50,601.72 37,286.30 40,264.00
001-2031-455.20-60 Repairs & Maintenance 160.00 5,000.00 15.00 4,825.00 2,342.20 4,446.48
001-2031-455.20-65 Service Agreements 2,677.88 39,745.00 10,701.26 26,365.86 15,258.26 21,451.42
001-2031-455.20-70 Rents 295.14 800.00 320.00 184.86 1,280.28 4,099.28
001-2031-455.20-93 Dues & Subscriptions 150.00 1,100.00 950.00 17,503.68 17,037.25
001-2031-455.20-98 Taylor collection 500.00 500.00 259.06
001-2031-455.20-99 Other Contractual Service 741.45 45,800.00 22,619.90 22,438.65 210,585.66 59,801.22
001-2031-455.30-31 Office Supplies 820.36 8,000.00 7,179.64 3,740.37 2,770.59
001-2031-455.30-35 Printing 500.00 500.00 150.00 670.27
001-2031-455.30-41 Food Supplies 3,000.00 3,000.00 55.68 114.28
001-2031-455.30-44 Fuel/Oil/Grease 200.00 200.00 52.65 78.85
001-2031-455.30-49 Bldg/Structural Materials 283.20 10,000.00 141.00 9,575.80 2,660.36 5,117.72
001-2031-455.30-51 Books & Periodicals 14,152.06 150,000.00 87,540.15 48,307.79 117,167.29 116,671.86
001-2031-455.30-63 MV Fuel Parts 145.72 693.73
001-2031-455.30-76 Signs 1,000.00 1,000.00
001-2031-455.30-79 Other Commodities 1,232.96 10,000.00 6,620.64 2,146.40 1,479.79 15,280.95
001-2031-455.40-11 Furniture & Fixtures 313,085.67 550,000.00 145,516.60 91,397.73
001-2031-455.40-13 Bldg/Improve Acquisition 964,119.79 3,210,000.00 1,321,143.90 924,736.31 6,804,873.64 319,774.33
001-2031-455.40-99 Other Capital Outlay 161,000.00 161,000.00 3,748.00
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