Flora Public Library Board met March 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order: President Maralee Johnson called the meeting to order on Monday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Recognition Of Visitors: None
Present: Karen Briscoe, Joe Gilliland, Doug Mack, Dr. Robert Marley, Joe McCoy, Rebecca Stocke, and Kari Warren as well as Director Donna Corry. Absent-Robbin Dickey
Correspondence: None
Approval Of Minutes: A motion was made by Joe McCoy to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Joe Gilliland. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report:
-Review of financial reports and bank statements.
A motion to accept the report was made by Rebecca Stocke and seconded by Doug Mack to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion passed unanimously.
Library Director’s Report: Director Corry reported receiving a notice the Duff CD #1 matures April 5, 2018.
-The staff is busy completing the programming for the year. Tina and Angela are preparing letters to send to businesses and organizations concerning the summer reading program.
-Loren Dunigan loaned the library microfilm, prepared by the state archives, of all Stanford Township records and minutes- in existence at the time. Mr. Dunigan and Director Corry called the contact at the Illinois State Archives. It was reported that a microfilm and digital copy of the records are being donated to the Flora Public Library. Some of the records date back to the 1800s.
-Angela is working on reorganizing and scanning local history material. Compiling and analyzing is being completed in anticipation of applying for a digitization grant within the next year of two. Digitized material is uploaded to the Illinois Digital Archives, initially, and then to the Digital Public Library of America. It is in the early planning stage. ---
-Director Corry announced that The Friends of the Library donated $5,500 to be used toward the purchase of books and electronics. Also, the Friends of the Library book sale is being planned for April 21st.
Committee Reports: None
Payment Of Bills: A motion was made by Doug Mack and seconded by Dr. Robert Marley to approve payment of the bills. The motion passed unanimously.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
A list of the current standing committees was presented and approved. There were new leaks in the library building. Director Corry will call city inspector, Chad Bayles, and ask him to check to see if a cause can be identified- in order to determine a solution.
Jason returned to fix the problem with the automatic dimmer switch. He was successful. Ordering remotes used the rest of the grant monies. Information concerning a Back to Books Grant (up to $4999 will be awarded to purchase books, programs, and books in a series such as Rebecca Caudill was presented. The application is due by the end of March.
Executive Session (when needed): None
Upcoming Meetings /Events:
March 16th-26th (during library hours)- Usborne Book Fair
Thursday, March 22nd, 6:30 – 7:30- Family Fun Night (BINGO & Easter Basket Giveaway)
Thursday, April 5th, 6:30 p.m.- Larry Kramer-General Lewis B. Parsons presentation. It falls on what would have been General Parson’s 200th birthday
Open: None
Adjournment: The meeting concluded at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted By: Karen Briscoe 03-31-18
http://florapubliclibrary.org/about-us/39-2/board-meeting-minutes/1513-2/
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