Board of Trustees

Monday November 13, 2023 6:00pm

 

Call to Order: Loretta Sutherland called the meeting to order at 6:00.  Board members in attendance were Floyd Barker, Ruth Gerbig, Kathy Bray, Barb Hybarger and Alicia Hollingsworth.  Board member Laura Glunt was absent. Kim Riley, Director was also present.

 

Welcome to our newest board member, Barbara Hybarger

 

Call for Quorum: Quorum was met.  

 

Unfinished Business

  1. Land – Replatt was approved by the Plan Commission with conditions. We are still waiting on Forestar

to record the new platt before we can proceed with closing.  Anne Poindexter is giving them 30 days to

move on this before further action.

  1. Bond issue – Harry was not available and will attend in December with more info including an updated

maintenance schedule.

  1. c. Total eclipse – Tabled until January.

 

Reading and Approval of Minutes – Minutes stand approved as read.

 

Reading and Approval of Financial Report – Receipts – $22,341.86

Vouchers – $28,028.63

 

Approval of Bills: Ruth moved to approve the bills, Kathy seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

 

Report of the Director

  1. Programming updates – Programing report will be attached. Halloween saw 402 children here at the library along with their adults. Silent Auction will begin Dec. 1 and conclude at the Ugly Sweater Bash on Dec. 16th. Santa will be here on Dec. 2 9:30-11:30 with goodies for the kids.
  2. Attended meetings – Kim attended 2 town council meetings, 1 Plan Commission meeting, 1 meeting with Hamilton & Tipton County Directors (Hosted) and attended 12 hours continuing ed webinars.
  3. Acquisitions: 265 items added to our collection in October. 2021 physical items circulated in October along with 1292 electronic items.
  4. Other – 1) Barb’s appointment is official and Ruth’s has been renewed for another 4 years. 2) Board members need to be thinking of officers for next year as we will fill the slate next month.

Communications – None received

New Business – 3 applications for recurring use of the community room have been received.  Rotary, Phi Beta Psi sorority and the Sheridan Community Emergency Response Team.  Floyd made a motion to accept all requests and Alicia seconded.  Motion passed

Public Input/Adjournment: We adjourned at 6:42.
Next board meeting – Monday December 11 at 6pm