Sheridan Public Library Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting
December 9, 2024   6pm

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

 

Call for Quorum: Quorum was met.  

 

Unfinished Business

  1. Bond issue – After discussion, Floyd made a motion to issue a General Obligation Bond as

opposed to a lease for the new project.  Laura seconded.  Motion passed.  Ruth then made |

a motion to borrow up to $2.7 million for the project.  Alicia seconded.  Motion passed 5-1.

 

Reading and Approval of Minutes – Minutes for the November meeting stand approved as corrected.

 

Reading and Approval of Financial Report – Receipts $54,903.11 and Vouchers $25,296.25.

 

Approval of Bills: Motion was made by Ruth and 2nd by Barb to approve the Financial Report.  Motion passed.

 

Report of the Director –

  1. Programming updates – Programing report will be attached. Kim is wanting to hire Kendra

             Truesdale for the Adult Programming position at $16 x 15 hours per week.  Barb made a motion

to hire Kendra but for 20 hours per week if she would like the hours.  Floyd seconded.  Motion

passed.  Kim will contact Kendra regarding the extra hours.  She is to start January 2, 2025.

  1. Attended meetings – Town Council (1); LEU webinars (8 hours); CPR/AED training;

Book salesman (1); Outreach (1); Hamilton County Directors meeting (1); Met with Harry (1);

Interviews (3)

  1. Acquisitions: 123 items added; 1730 physical items circulated & 1126 electronic items.

22 new cards issued.

  1. Other – Kim will be having surgery on Dec. 10th and will be out for 3-6 weeks. She will be

        working from home.  Barb made a motion for give all staff a 1.5% of annual salary bonus.

Alicia second.  Motion passed.  Bonus will be added to the December check.

Communications – None

New Business –
a. 2025 Holiday Schedule – Ruth made a motion to accept as presented and Floyd 2nd.
Motion passed.
b. 2025 Fines & Fee Schedule – Ruth made a motion to accept as presented and Barb 2nd.
Motion passed.
c. Board by-laws – Tabled until next month.
d. Slate of officers – President: Loretta Sutherland
Vice President – Ruth Gerbig
Secretary – Alicia Burnell
Treasurer – Laura Glunt     

Public Input/Adjournment: We adjourned at 7:24pm.
Next board meeting – Monday January 13, 2025 at 6pm