November 14, 2017
BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
5:30 PM
The meeting was called to order by President Sue Wells at 5:38 pm.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Stephanie Hart, Doris Heaton, Pat Hollada, Jake Seymour (by teleconference), Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells.
Also Present: Susan Stickel, Director
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the October minutes passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Kathy Storey, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve the payment of bills passed. All were in favor>
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the financial reports passed. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Susan presented the program director’s report that Joe had prepared for the board.
Regarding maintenance of the library, she has contacted FW Electric to replace some of the soffit lighting outdoors and one interior light on the west side of the building. Henry has replaced lightbulbs. The guttering has been cleaned and he will remove cypress tree roots that have grow into the drainage pipe that connects to the gutter downspout.A proposal was distributed from Security Alarm. Susan will arrange for a representative to be present at the next board meeting.
Susan contacted the auditor for a progress report. They hope to have the audit completed by next month.
Plans are being finalized for the December Christmas program for the children.
The library has received a donation of furniture and a beautiful clock from the estate of Judge and Mrs. Georgia Hill.
Susan discussed the Per-Capita Grant requirements and distributed the literature to staff and the board of trustees.
Old Business
Regarding the children’s area, Jake Seymour requested Susan obtain estimates on 5 or 6 foot chain link fencing with a gate at the east and west ends of the property where there is an existing driveway. Susan will obtain the information and report at the December meeting.
Pat Hollada requested Susan search for children’s books that display and explain some of the characters that are being considered for the area.
New Business:
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Jake Seymour to approve Ordinance #105-17 passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve Ordinance #106-17 passed by roll call vote. All were in favor.
Motion by Pat Hollada, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve Ordinance #107-17. The board will be meeting the second Monday of the monthat 5:30 beginning January, 2018. All were in favor.
Trustee Debbie Clark is working on a personnel feasibility report and will discuss further at the December meeting.
There was no other business.
There was no public comment.
Meeting adjourned at 6:39 with a motion by Pat Hollada, seconded by Debbie Clark.
Susan Stickel
