OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

April 9, 2024

  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 April 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
    • Present – Board members present included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, David Abell, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck, Linn Wells
    • Absent – David Abell, Derek Mason
    • Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
  2. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
  3. Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
    The minutes of the March 12 meeting were reviewed. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the minutes. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • March 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the financials. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the March bills payable. Linn Wells seconded the motion. Measure carried. The board discussed the rising cost of Hoopla. No action was taken.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – Andrea Puckett presented the city health insurance information. The costs have risen. It was decided to keep the same plan for the two employees that are enrolled.
    • Personnel Committee – No report
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee–No report
    • Public Relations/Marketing Committee–No report
    • Technology Committee-No report
    • Planning Committee-No report
  6. Librarian’s Report
    • Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
    • Notably, the first lego club was successful, and there are several upcoming programs planned.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • Election of board officers – All officers have agreed to continue to serve in their positions: Julia Eichhorst – president, Rachel Kinkade – Vice President, Andrea Puckett – Treasurer, Crystal Trout – Secretary. Crystal Trout made a motion to fill the positions as listed. Linn Wells seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Committee Appointments – Julia is postponing the assignment of committees until she has had the opportunity to speak with each trustee to see where they wish to serve.
    • Chapter 3 – Personnel – Logan reviewed the points of the chapter and indicated that OPL is in compliance with all.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Amy Keck made a motion to adjourn. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 5:59 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.