September 9, 2019
BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
5:30 PM
Board President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:30
Members Present: Stephanie Hart, Doris Heaton, Pat Hollada, Chris Jerrells, Kathy Storey, & Sue Wells
Members Absent: Debbie Clark
Also Present: Mr. Gene Alexander, Dianne Kolodziej, Susan Saxe and Director Susan Stickel
The Board of Trustees and Director Susan Stickel thanked Mr. A for his support of the Benton Library throughout his lifetime. Kathy Storey, representing Legence Bank, presented the library with a donation in honor of Mr. A’s dedication to the community.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Stephanie Hart to approve the minutes of the August board meeting passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Stephanie Hart, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve payment of bills passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Stephanie Hart to approve the finacial reports passed. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Maintenance:
Susan reported that all of the library’s carpeting and tile have been cleaned.
Susa had been contacted by the city regarding the library’s disposal service. Susan contacted Republic Services to make arrangements for pickup and pricing. The library will continue to use Republic Serrvice for all of their disposal needs.
Programming:
Susan distributed the September calendar of events.
Old Business:
Mr. Michael McGuire entered the meeting to give updates on the Reading Garden. He presented a Sherwin-Williams Semi-Transparent Stain color palette sample for the pavilion. Stephanie Hart motioned, Chris Jerrells seconded to select the “Hawthorne” stain finish for the shelter. All were in favor.
It had been mentioned previously in a meeting about having a drinking fountain installed near the shelter. Doris Heaton motioned, Stephanie Hart seconded to not approve the fountain in part due to the expense and the fact the library has drinking fountains in the foyer. All were in favor.
The character chairs of “Clifford” and the “Three Bears” have a designated location with the remaining chairs being placed in various locations to be determined at a later date.
Motion by Doris Heaton, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the Application and Certificate for Payment to Wissinger Construction, Inc., in the amount of $55,865.70. All were in favor.
The board asked Mr. McGuire to obtain a price quote to roof a storage shed on the library property.
Pat Holada reported she had talked to Rea Insurance Agency and they will be present at the next board meeting. Doris Heaton forwarded a draft of Reading Garden Rules for the BOard and Director to reach an agreement on regarding behavior while in the area. Pat Hollada presented this along with some additional rules. This will be finalized at a later date.
Susan discussed staffing needs and a recent hiring as another employee was needed in circulation.
There being no new or other business, Pat Hollada motioned, Kathy Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:26.
Susan Stickel
