August 14, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes

Chair Jill Renfro called the meeting to order at 3:50 pm. Present were: trustees Scott Armpriest, Kim McMahen, Shirley Martin, Carolyn Moore, Beverly Mueller, Jill Renfro, Edward Sexton, Library Assistant-Adora McCarty, and Regional Director, Jenny Gillihan. Librarian-Ceil Pomphrey was out on vacation. Copies of the June minutes were passed out and reviewed by all. Shirley Martin made a motion to approve minutes, seconded by Kim McMahen. Minutes were approved. Scott Armpriest followed with the Treasurer’s report stating the checking account balance is $7,274.53, Savings account balance is $7,195.30, and CD balance is $15,000 as of today. Treasurer’s report approved.

Jenny gave the regional report. A. Standard Disaster Plan needs to be in place, no specific plan, but is needed for patrons and our safety. B. Emergency/Panic Button-we have one and need to implement it in the disaster plan. C. Upcoming Trustee Workshop September 22. Remember to register-it’s a good training to attend. Beverly is registered. D. Annual Document dates given.

Adora passed out the Library Directors report. Statistics report was given. She mentioned the total patron attendance number for the summer program was 935. The weather had a lot to do with the activities that were planned this summer. A patron that was given a probationary pass to return to the library has been banned again. No return date given yet. New building update –not much progress has been made.

In old business, the city is now paying the electric bill, along with the gas and water already being paid by the city. Consider inviting Mayor Griffin back again to discuss our needs for increase in budget areas. Have him come on a date where he isn’t rushed to go to another meeting, we possibly may have to meet on a different date to accommodate the meeting. Jenny will get a budget together with Jill, and she can coordinate a meeting with both the city and county mayor so we can address our concerns etc. Adora will put together a wish-list of what is needed for cleaning supplies etc. A carpet cleaner is at the top of the wish list, along with dusting supplies.  Make sure to ask for help when moving and lifting things around in the library. Reorganization of items in library-what to do with the old computers/monitor screens and printers in question. No new business to discuss.

The next meeting will be on October 9 at 4:00 pm at the library. Shirley Martin mentioned she will be on vacation that day. Motion to adjourn meeting by Scott and seconded by Carolyn, and the meeting adjourned.