East Central Reporter

Members of the Arcola Public Library District met Monday, April 11.

"The Arcola Carnegie Public Library District exists to serve the people of the district including people of all ages, organizations, school, businesses, churches, and other libraries. The purpose of the Arcola Carnegie Public Library District is to provide excellent educational, informational and recreational resources (books, programs, computersand more) for all to enjoy."

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Arcola Public Library District:

MINUTES

April 11, 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting

Arcola Carnegie Public Library District

Those present - Jeff Saunders, Robert Arrol, Mark Eadie, Allen Yoder, Debbie Sosamon,

Debbie Nacke, Cheryl Switzer (Library Director), Tina Vandeveer (Bookkeeper).

Absent - Rick Edwards

President Jeff Saunders called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

• Minutes from the March meeting were presented and reviewed.

• Motion was made by Arrol to accept, second by Yoder, motion carried.

Financial Report

• Financial report from the month of March was presented and reviewed.

• Motion to approve report and pay bills by Yoder, second by Sosamon, motion carried.

President’s Comments

• None

Committee Reports

• None

Librarian’s Report

• Report submitted and reviewed.

Old Business

• Miller Drywall was contacted for repair estimate on the various cracks in ceiling

plaster, water damage from dome leak and basement repair issues. An estimate of

$1,800 or less was given for all. Motion was made by Eadie to accept the bid and

have all repairs made. Yoder seconded and the motion passed.

• The need to hire a Janitor and a Substitute Clerk/Receptionist was addressed. Arrol

made a motion that we place Job opening ads in the paper for applications to fill these

positions. Second to the motion was made by Yoder and the motion carried. Eadie will

assure ads are placed for two weeks in the Record-Herald.

New Business

• After a report of unwanted nocturnal activity on the East side stairwell, the need for

additional security in the area was suggested. Mike Arthur will be contacted to

recommend possible solutions to the dimly lit lower stairwell area.

• Motion to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. by Yoder, second from Eadie, motion carried.

Mark Eadie, secretary