Board Meeting Minutes

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

July 13, 2021

    1. Call to Order – Roll Call
      The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Julia Eichhorst, July 13, 2021 at 5:30pm.
      Present – Board members present included Julia Eichhorst, Julie Hill, Chelsea Rude, Crystal Trout, Beverly Loomis, Brandan Michels, and Michelle Simpson
      Absent – David Abell
      Others Present – Brittany Bass, Library Director, Lisa Boehl, Bookkeeper
    2. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments–N/A
    3. Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
      The minutes of the June 8 meeting were reviewed. Michelle Simpson made a motion to approve the minutes. Chelsea Rude seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
      The June 2021, treasurer’s report was reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the report. Brandan Michels seconded the motion. Measure carried. The June bills payable were presented along with additional bills including: $360 for Balloons by Kimberly, $250 for The Studio for children’s yoga and $180 to RCHS for 3 high school yearbooks. Chelsea Rude made a motion to approve the bills payable. Beverly Loomis seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    5. Committee Reports
      Finance Committee –No report
      Personnel Committee –No report
      Policy/Bylaws Committee -No report
      Building/Grounds Committee – No report
      Public Relations/Marketing Committee -No Report
      Technology Committee -No report
      Planning Committee -No report
    6. Librarian’s Report – Brittany presented a thorough written report to the board of directors. Brittany also presented the 2021 IPLAR for review by the trustees.
    7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
    8. Old Business – N/A.
    9. New Business
      Budget Amendment – A motion was made by Chelsea Rude to add the $4000 grant received from Carrie Winter’s to both income and expense, and to increase the Per Capita Grant revenue amount by $2050 and to include that amount into miscellaneous expense. Michelle Simpson seconded the motion. Measure carried.

      Non Resident Fees – Crystal Trout made a motion to maintain non-resident fees at $55. Chelsea Rude seconded the motion. Measure carried.

      Intergovernmental Agreements – Brandan Michels made a motion to continue the intergovernmental agreements with RCCU #1, St. Joseph School and Full Armor Academy for the next school year and following summer. Chelsea Rude seconded the motion. Measure carried.

    10. Executive Session – N/A
    11. Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout