March 11, 2019
BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2019
5:30 PM
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:36.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Doris Heaton, Jake Seymour (by teleconference), Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells.
Members Absent: Stephanie Hart and Pat Hollada
Also Present: Director Susan Stickel
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the February board meeting minutes passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve the payment of bills passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Jake Seymour to approve the financial reports passed. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Maintenance:
It appeared that after the last moderately heavy rainfall, the newly reinstalled drain did help drainage issues. It would be difficult to say for certain that this is the solution to the water problems. Susan obtained an estimate to install 3 sump pumps. She was asked to obtain another estimate for a cost comparison.
Community Outreach:
Susan has been in contact with the Family Specialist from Benton Head Start. They are going to work together to promote the library to the families involved with the Head Start program. Two events are planned for now.
Programs:
Susan reported on attendance of programming for the past month.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt is planned for Friday, April 19 at 11:00 am.
National Library Week is planned Aplril 7 through 13. We will be celebrating the week with a patron/staff appreciation theme. Library fines will be waived that week in exchange for donations to the local Ministerial Alliance.
Memorials:
A pastel art donation was made to the library by local artist C Dale Houseworth. We appreciate his thoughtfulness and generosity in giving this piece from his collection.
A reading Garden monetary donation was given in memory of Bill Walker.
Memorial gift bricks were purchased in memory of Ruth Compton, Eva Garrison, Richard Glover, and Joe Keener.
Memorails were designated to the library from the family of Mrs. Garrison and Mr. Joe Keener.
Old Business:
An employee has resigned and has offered to volunteer at the library when they are available.
The library’s attorney is reviewing the revised architectural contract.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Debbie Clark to officially sign the contract after attorney approval passed. All were in favor.
New Business:
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Kathy Storey to renew the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 3 year contract passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve membership to the St. Clair Genealogical Society passed. All were in favor.
There being no further business, Jake Seymour motioned, Debbie Clark seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:58pm.
Susan Stickel
