December 14, 2020
Benton Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting
December 14, 2020 5:30 pm.
Minutes
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Doris Heaton (by teleconference), Pat Hollada, Chris Jerrells, Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells.
Members absent: Stephanie Hart
Also Present: Director Susan Stickel
Due to Covid-19, Watler Accounting was unable to attend the meeting. They will attend the February 8th board meeting.
Motion by Kathy Storey, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the minutes of the November meeting passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Chris Jerrels 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 thanked those who helped with the decorating of the Reading Garden for Christmas.
Programming:’’Susan distributed the flier that Kimberly Livesay designed to advertise the online Children’s Christmas. She said plans are to continue a children’s online program with more details to follow.
Memorials and Donations:
Susan reported memorials and donations to the library for the month.
Old Business:
The state’s minimum wage will be $11.00 per hour January 1, 2021. Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Pat Hollada to comply with the state’s guidelines regarding the minimum wage, and to approve an “across the board” $1.00 per hour raise for all employees including salaried positions passed unanimously by roll call vote.
New Business:
The second half year review of the closed session minutes will remain sealed by a motion from Doris Heaton and seconded by Sue Wells passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Chris Jerrells to approve Ordinance #105-20, an ordinance designating meeting dates, time and location passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Chris Jerrells, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve the library holiday schedule passed. All were in favor.’’Motion by Pat Hollada, seconded by Chris Jerrells to approve the employee appreciation amount passed unanimously.
Susan briefly mentioned the Per Capita Grant application and its time frame.
There being no further business and no public present, Doris Heaton motioned, seconded by Kathy Storey to adjourn at 5:56 pm.
Susan Stickel
Director
