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Meeting was called to order at 3:34 p.m. by President Debbie Herbert. Trustees in attendance were Donna Hayes, Debbie Herbert, Anna Jesse, Tami Long, Salli Pritts, and Susan Strahle. Vicki Carr and Lori Nixon were also in attendance.
Agenda, Minutes and Financial Report: Agenda, minutes and financial report were read and approved.
Librarian’s Report:
July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | |
CKO | 550 | 275 | 296 | 325 | 337 | 331 | ||||||
Computer | 58 | 57 | 45 | 49 | 47 | 41 | ||||||
Programs | 11 | 8 | 5 | |||||||||
Patrons Assisted | 574 | 237 | 443 | 410 | 531 | 276 |
New and ongoing:
Notice of the approved Tax levy amount indicates the library will receive $162,000 next year. With this significant increase in funds, it is in the library’s best interest to invest to prepare for future needs. Possible uses for funds beyond library services include heat/ac in the restrooms, roof/flashing replaced, carpet cleaning and a shed for additional storage.
Petitions for the election of Trustees have been collected and submitted for the April ballot.
Discussion of the new library logo was reopened. Three options presented based on November meeting notes. Option #3 was favored with the request for the addition of a third page to the book at the bottom of the tree. Tami motioned and Anna seconded to approve logo with the changes. All approved.
The library was awarded $10,000 in the second round of The Illinois Humanities Grant for the Community Engagement Coordinator. Funds received on 12/16/2024.
Regarding the roof, the insurance company denied to replace the roof due to hail damage. In the Spring, roofer will be contacted for estimates.
The new copier is installed and working well.
2024 OHSA report is complete.
February Meeting will be held on February 4, 2025 instead of the 11th due to a scheduling conflict. This change will be posted to notify the public.
Many activities are planned for the coming month, including exercise classes, book club, craft events, cookie decorating, LEGO program and free play times.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 pm with a motion by Salli Pritts and a second by Susan Strahle.
Respectfully submitted,
Salli Pritts
Secretary