October 8, 2018
AGENDA
BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2018
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:41pm.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Doris Heaton, Pat Hollada, Jake Seymour (by teleconference), & Sue Wells.
Members Absent: Stephanie Hart & Kathy Storey
Also present: Henry Stickel & Director Susan Stickel
Motion by Doeis Heaton, seconded by Jake Seymour to approve the September board meeting minutes pased. All were in favor.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Pat Hollada 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 reported on two new programs that are beginning this week at the library: A Quilting Class and Couponing 101. The first “Science with Miss Kim” had 6 children in attendance. The Homebound Program currently is serving 14 individuals. The staff fundraiser sale was again a success, reaching more than their goal of $500.00 which will also be matched by a local organization in the community. A bookshelf was awarded to another child who participated in the Children’s 1,000 Book Challenge program.
Regarding maintenance of the library, the lawn has been taken care of for winter, painting has been completed where needed, the fence has been installed, and Pepsi has replaced the library’s soda machine.
The 208 Per Capita and Live & Learn Grants were received this month.
Old Business:
The children’s area is progressing enough that it is time to name the area. The choices that have been mentioned by the board are the following: Lillie’s Garden, Lillie’s Woods, Lillie’s Reading Center, & Lillie’s Reading Garden. Of the names suggested, “Lillie’s Reading Garden” was chosen among the board. When a name is approved, plans are to place it in an arch-like fashion at the front entrance gate.
Throughout the park there will be memorials recognizing the generosity of so many people in the community. There will be a plaque honoring Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Murphy for their work many years ago in the planting of many of the beautiful trees that provide shade for the project.
The board wants to dedicate the pavilion to the children of Benton. They are wanting as open pavilion similar to the one at the Benton Park. It is to have a green metal roof, a 4 inch concrete floor with a 4 inch gravel base. It will be handicap accessible. Susan will obtain estimates for the project.
Susan will get an estimate for a graveled parking lot and present at the November meeting.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Jake Seymour to purchase much needed chairs for the library with Heartland disposing of all old chairs passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Susan requested permission to have employee Joe D. check out the best solution for disposing of old computer and security equipment belonging to the library.
New Business:
Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday, the board will be meeting Tuesday, November the 13th at 5:30. Susan will advertise the necessary changes. Motion was made by Doris Heaton and seconded by Debbie Clark passed with all in favor of the changed date.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to again lease computers for the library passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to accept the tentative draft of Ordinance #106-18 passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Pat Hollada to amend the computer/ internet usage policy passed. All were in favor.
There was no public comment
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to adjourn the meeting at 6:48.
Susan Stickel
