January 14, 2019
Benton Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Minutes
January 14, 2019
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:30.
Members Present: Doris Heaton, Pat Hollada, Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells
Members Absent: Debbie Clark, Stephanie Hart, and Jake Seymour
Also Present: Monica Heimgartner, Sydney Heimgartner, Lowanda Johnston, Michael Mcguire, Kim Scott, Raylin Scott, Henry Stickel, and Director Susan Stickel
Lowanda Johnston presented a monetary donation to the library on behalf of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Michael McGuire from Baysinger Architects was present to discuss the Reading Garden.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the December meeting minutes passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the payment of bills passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the financial reports and in addition rescind the motion made at the December board meeting to move $10,000.00 from library materials contingency and $5,000.00 from administrative costs contingency to the building and maintenance fund passed. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Susan reported both the Live and Learn and Per Capita grants have been submitted.
Susan reported donations for the month.
The handicap accessibility improvements have been completed in the foyer.
The calendar of events was distributed for the month of January.
Genealogy Director Pam Teague is planning an event for March. Last year’s Genealogy Day event was a success and this year’s event is promising even more vendors.
Old Business:
Michael McGuire reported that the survey of the Reading Garden area is nearing completion. He presented documents for signatures.
New Business
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve Banking Ordinance 101-19 passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the Governmental Mileage Rate of .58 for 2019 passed. All were in favor.
The Economic Interest Statements will be completed at the February board meeting.
There being no further business, Pat Hollada motioned, Sue Wells seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 pm.
Susan Stickel
