February 26, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 3:54 PM by Jill Renfro. Trustees present were: Shirley Martin, Carolyn Moore, Beverly Mueller, Jill Renfro, Regional Director - Jennifer Gillihan, Library Director- Ceil Pomphrey, and Assistant Library Director - Adora Carty. Scott Armpriest and Kim McMahen were absent.

The minutes were read over by all from the last meeting, approved as read by all. Treasurer's report skipped as Treasurer Scott Armpriest was absent. Carolyn thanked everyone for the beautiful gift given in memory of her husband, Bill. There were no public comments made.

Discussion on new building/bigger building to house the library. We need to put pressure on Mayor Griffin to continue with our needs for the community and city for a better and more efficient library. Edward mentioned putting together a survey to give the community a chance to give input/suggestions what they would like in the library. Beverly made motion for trustees to get questions to submit on the survey to Ceil to put together for approval at the April 9 meeting. Motion seconded by Shirley Martin, motion carried.

Ceil gave the library report, handing everyone a book order sheet stating the last book order is coming up, does anyone have any suggestions for titles/authors? She mentioned a training coming up for her and Adora to attend, and requested library be closed on March 3. The motion was made by Beverly for the library to be closed on March 3, so Ceil and Adora can attend Ingram Tour training, seconded by Edward, motion carried.

Jennifer gave the regional report, mentioning that Kathryn McBride has resigned, has moved out of state and her position is available. Upcoming event of All Libraries Conference on March 26. Ceil and Adora need to be there. Shirley made motion for library to be closed on March 26, for the ladies to go to the conference, seconded by Beverly, motion carried. We need to address Long-Range Plan Update in June. Jennifer thanked Ceil and Beverly for attending the Space Planning workday in Milan.

No old business, new business to discuss at next meeting, the property on Nolen Street. Who owns? Sell?

Discussion on bad weather decisions when to close library, when city hall is closed, schools closed, and at discretion of the director in situations of inclement weather. Ceil and Jennifer will send out an email.

The next meeting will be on April 9 at 4:00 PM at the library. Motion made by Edward to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Beverly. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.