August 8, 2022
Benton Public Library
District Board of Trustees Meeting
August 8, 2022
5:30 pm
Agenda
President Sue Wells called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
Members Present: Debbie Clark, Pat Hollada, Kathy Storey, and Sue Wells
Members Absent: Brian Crisp, Sara Handlin, and Stephanie Hart
Also present: Director Susan Stickel
Employee Pam Teague entered into the meeting at approximately 5:45 pm.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Kathy Storey to approve the July board meeting minutes with the following correction: Ordinance 102-22, the Annual Budget & Appropriations Ordinance was passes unanimously by a roll call vote at the July 11th , 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.
Motion by Kathy Storey, seconded by Debbie Clark to approve the bills passed. All were in favor.
Motion by Debbie Clark, seconded by Pat Hollada to approve the financial reports after a question regarding safety officer is answered from bookkeeping. All were in favor.
Librarian’s Report:
Regarding maintenance of the library, everything that needed attention has either been replaced or repaired.
Susan is working on the annual report to the State Library all this month.
The pirate ship is now finished. In honor of the ship’s builder Mr Henry Stickel, It has been named the H. S. Valiant by a motion from Kathy Storey and seconded by Debbie Clark. All were in favor. Some ground work is being done around the ship. The ship’s hours of operation will follow the Reading Garden schedule by a motion from Debbie Clark and seconded by Kathy Storey. All were in favor. Signs have been approved by Rea Insurance and posted at gate openings. Susan was instructed to reposition a surveillance camera and check with Henry on capacity limit on the ship. Susan will order the necessary signage.
Old Business:
There were no concerns or issues in regards to personnel.
Pat Hollada gave report on the children’s playhouse. She brought audience/employee Pam Teague into conversation about future plans for genealogy at the library. After a positive informative discussion, plans were tabled. Pam Teague exited the meeting at approximately 6:30 pm.
New Business:
The library received one sealed bid for asphalt improvements to the parking lot. President Sue Wells opened the bid. After a brief discussion, Sue Wells motioned, Debbie Clark seconded to accept the bid of $54, 568.00 from Wissinger Construction, Inc. All were in favor.
Other Business:
There being no other business or public present, Debbie Clark motioned and Kathy Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm.
Susan Stickel
Director
