The Marshall Public Library board of trustees met Wednesday, June 8.
"Marshall Area Public Library board of trustees will meet on this day at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend."
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Marshall Public Library board of trustees:
Minutes of Marshall Library Board – June 8, 2016
The Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular session
Wednesday, June 8, 2016. President John Tarble Called meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
Board members present were Mike Cameron, Dudley Crow, Kent Hall, Shannon Powless, Melissa Strait and Vickie Wallace. Janet Hasten was absent. Alyson Thompson, Director, and Jamie Poorman, Head Librarian were also present.
There were no Public Comments.
Minutes from the May 11 meeting were reviewed. On a motion by Vickie, seconded by Shannon the minutes were approved. Correspondence from Carol Halloran was received and reviewed. She thanked the Library Staff and Board Members for their help and kindness over the years she was a board member.
There were no Officer Reports.
The June invoices were listed and reviewed. On a motion from Dudley, seconded by Kent, to approve payment of bills in the amount of $11,642.05 plus an add-on of $145.06 to Wal-Mart. A roll call vote was taken recorded as follows: John - yes, Mike – yes, Dudley – yes, Kent – yes, Shannon – yes, Melissa – yes, and Vickie – yes.
Jamie presented the Librarian’s Report for May. Patron Registration increased by 24 for May – 14 Resident, 7 District, and 3 other. Total Circulation was 4,197 for May and Door count was 4,767. The library is still receiving My Media Mall even though the membership has expired and was not and will not be renewed.
Alyson reported the Friends of the Library didn’t meet since her last report, next meeting scheduled for July 7, 2016.
Alyson reported the Area Board didn’t meet since her last report, next meeting scheduled for June 28, 2016.
Alyson presented her Directors Repost Report. She highlighted the following:
Booksite Webinar was held on May 26, 2016 for web designer Logan Brown, Alyson and Jamie to learn how to create a mobile website. Prevailing Wage Census Survey was completed on May 16 for upcoming 2017 Census. Attorney Dick James advised on how to present Special Reserve Fund to City Council for approval. The Wal-Mart Grant for the children literacy programs was applied for. May was a busy month for special programs there were 12. The Annual Board and Staff Library Tour will be at West Terre Haute and Vigo County Public Library on August 10.
Financial report for June was reviewed. It showed a balance of $188,539.70, consisting or $63,001.15 in Operations, $0.00 in Retirement and $125,538.55 in Special Reserve.
Unfinished Business, there was none.
New Business: Committee appointments were given to board members by John Tarble-President for FY2016/2017.
Two Trustees, Shannon Powless and Mike Cameron were appointed to Review Secretary Minutes from FY 2015/2016 for Illinois Library Annual Report.
A motion was made by Melissa and seconded by Dudley to approve the new amount of $40.00 for non-resident library card for FY 2016/2017.
Names for the replacement of Carol Halloran were discussed, Alyson to call potential candidates.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm on a motion by Kent, seconded by Vickie.
Mike Cameron, Secretary
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