OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

March 12, 2024

      • Call to Order – Roll Call
        The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice President Rachel Kinkade March 12, 2024 at 5:32 pm.
        Present – Board members present included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, David Abell, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck, Derek Mason
        Absent – Linn Wells
        Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
      • Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
      • Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
        The minutes of the February 13 meeting were reviewed. David Abell made a motion to approve the minutes. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Measure carried.
      • Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
        • The February 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
        • David Abell made a motion to approve the February bills payable. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
      • Committee Reports
        Finance Committee – Andrea Puckett presented the 2024-25 budget with minor changes from the budget voted on at the February meeting. David Abell made a motion to approve the budget as revised. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
        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
      • Librarian’s Report
        • Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
        • Upcoming programming/visitors includes: Rob Mason, Oba Williams King, and Colleen Venables. The library is celebrating the eclipse with the Rob Mason visit and make and takes for kids.
        • Recent programming includes a visit by Jamie Poorman, a watercolor painting class and tomorrow’s Lego club.
        • Logan has completed the erate form for the 2024 year.
      • Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
      • Old Business
        • Library Cards for Educators – It was decided not to include teachers in the library’s agreement with local schools. It would be difficult to determine who would qualify for the free cards.
      • New Business
        • Chapter 2 of Serving-Our-Public Standards – Logan suggested that when our policy team meets, we consider updating a bit of wording in the policy to reflect suggestions of the Governance and Administration chapter.
      • Executive Session – N/A
      • Adjournment – David Abell made a motion to adjourn. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:26 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.