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Flora Public Library Board met May 14.

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Flora Public Library Board met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call To Order: President Maralee Johnson called the meeting to order on Monday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.

Recognition Of Visitors: None

Present: Karen Briscoe, Robbin Dickey, Joe Gilliland, Maralee Johnson, Doug Mack, Dr. Robert Marley, Joe McCoy, Rebecca Stocke, and Director Donna Corry. Absent-Kari Warren

Correspondence: None

Approval Of Minutes: A motion was made by Robbin Dickey to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Joe McCoy. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:

-Review of financial reports and bank statements.

A motion to accept the treasurer’s report, as presented, was made by Rebecca Stocke and seconded by Joe Gilliland. The motion passed unanimously.

Library Director’s Report:

-Comments on reports:

-Duff CD#! Reinvested at Flora Savings Bank for one year @ 2%, 2.02% APY. Total amount reinvested is $104,561.33

-We received notification that the library has been awarded the FY2018 Per Capita Grant at full funding of $1.25 for a total of $6337.50.

-After being awarded the Back to Books grant, we have ordered $4,999 in books. We intend to have them processed and ready for circulation by summer reading. We will promote them for the reading program. Then in August or September, we will have a separate program for just the tweens where they read two books and do a short review.

-Summer Reading is scheduled to start next Wednesday, May 23 and end August 1. The theme is “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” At their meeting last week, the Friends voted to donate $800.00 toward the programs for Summer Reading. Activities planned for this year are Mad Science, Chris Egleston, Magician, Animal Tales and Family Fun Night. Angela is also planning a scavenger hunt with photos around the town.

Committee Reports: None

Payment Of Bills: A motion was made by Dr. Robert Marley and seconded by Joe McCoy to approve payment of the bills. The motion passed unanimously.

Unfinished Business: A reminder was given to the officers of the board of the meeting at the U.S. Bank. The meeting is for the purpose of signing the signature cards, for the accounts held there, was upcoming on Thursday at noon at the U.S. Bank. Mrs. Lori McAllister will be the bank representative for the bank.

New Business: A motion was made by Robbin Dickey to approve the FY2019 ILLINET/OCLC Contract and allow Director Corry to sign. This motion was seconded by Doug Mack. The motion passed unanimously.

Doug Mack made the motion to enroll in the RBDigital (eMagazines and eAudiobooks) contract at a cost of $700 yearly. Robbin Dickey seconded this motion. It passed unanimously.

A motion was presented by Robbin Dickey to accept the Budget Amendment FY2017-2018- Final Pre-Audit as presented. A second was provided by Rebecca Stocke. The motion carried.

Joe McCoy made the motion to approve the Non-Resident Service Letter. Doug Mack seconded this motion. The motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Executive Session (when needed): None

Upcoming Meetings /Events:

Wednesday, May 23 – Summer Reading Program begins

Open: None

Adjournment: The meeting concluded at 7:45 p.m.

http://florapubliclibrary.org/about-us/39-2/board-meeting-minutes/minutes-fy2018-2019/

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