August 13, 2018
Benton Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Minutes
August 13, 2018
5:30 pm
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:30.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Stephanie Hart, Doris Heaton, Pat Hollada, Jake Seymour (by teleconference), Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells.
Members Absent: none
Also Present: Henry Stickel and Director Susan Stickel
Debbie Clark motioned, Stephanie Hart seconded to approve the minutes of the July board meeting. All were in favor.
Doris Heaton motioned, Debbie Clark seconded to approve the minutes of the July budget hearing. All were in favor.
Motion by Stephanie Hart, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the payment of bills passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve the financial reports passed. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Susan reported the following:
Security upgrades arre complete.
Debra Blakey from the Benton CCSD #47 had applied for the 21st Century Comunity Learning Center Grant. She reported earlier this week that the grant had been denied. The library had agreed to be in partnership with the Benton Middle School for this potential grant opportunity.
Website library forms have been updated and posted on the library’s website
Regarding maintenance of the building, Susan presented a quote from Sunrise for lawn renovation that was approved.
Programming:
Knit & Crochet will take an August break and resume on Thursdays at 2:00 beginning September the 6th. The new session will be a five week project for beginners and advanced individuals.
The Armed Barbers and hairstylist Lynda Sanchez volunteered their time and talents here at the library. They served 44 back to school students in the community.
Employee Cheryl Glover will be hosting a Homebound Tea for residents of Heritage Woods on the 15th of August.
Another blood drive will be held in the mobile unit on the library parking lot on the 23rd of August.
The Genealogy Club, Lego Time, the Adult Bookclub, and Tech night with Joe still remain popular.
Donations:
A representative from Modern Woodsmen offered to match our staff rummage sale $500.00. This will go toward the children’s area.
Diana Dillard has given the library two paintings from local artist Eddie Hungate to add to our amazing collection,
Susan gave a report on monetary donations for the month.
Old Business:
Pat gave a report on progress of the Children’s Area. Regarding the purchase of the fence, the majority of the board wished to upgrade with the same company. Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Stephanie Hart to purchase the 6 ft, High 3-Rail Ascot Style Smooth Top Ornamental Fence – Residential Grade passed by roll call vote. The following board members voted yea: Debbie Clark, Stephanie Hart, Doris Heaton, Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells. The following board members voted nay: Pat Hollada & Jake Seymour.
Susan has been in contact with insurance regarding the new project. A temporary sign has been placed near the log walk as recommended. A permanent sign will be placed at the entrance when the project is completed. As far as the other proposed projects, they saw no further major hazards or issues.
Susan requested permission to place the rock garden near the patio. The board granted approval.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Pat Hollada to have Henry Stickel install siding on the older shed and to make improvements to the newly purchased shed passed. All were in favor.
New Business:
The board requested Susan to obtain another quote for the carpet cleaning.
Susan reported the IPLAR will be completed by the end of the month.
Motion by Stephanie Hart, seconded by Kathy Storey for Watler Accounting to prepare the library audit passed. All were in favor
A brief discussion regarding a patron’s personal belongings resulted in no further action.
There was no other business or public comment.
Motion by Kathy Storey, seconded by Stephanie Hart to adjourn the meeting at 6:38.
Susan Stickel
