East Central Reporter

Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll call

Burnham __X__ Chiritescu ___ Cuddy __X__ Curry __X__ Doughty ____ Ferguson __X__ Looby __X__ Olsen __X__ Viertel __X__

Steve Bennett, Deputy City Manager, is a guest.

3. Public Comment

4. Board President’s Comments

Chris related that on 1/5/2025, a patron exhibited extreme, threatening behaviour. CPD was called; patron removed. Patron returned several days later with similar behaviour. Chris removed patron, who is now banned from premises for a year. Closing and security procedures may be revisited soon to ensure safety of patrons and employees.

Automated handicapped accessible door at main entrance does not work. Discussion ensued about various elements that need fixing, cost, etc. A sign has been posted to notify patrons.

5. Omnibus Agenda

A. Acceptance of the December 2, 2024 Meeting Minutes

B. Acceptance of Director’s Report

C. Acceptance of Statistics Report

D. Acceptance of Grant & Donation Report

E. Acceptance of Financial Reports- provided at the meeting

F. Approval of the bills payable- provided at the meeting

Motion to approve: _JL___ Seconded: _KO___

Burnham __Y__ Chiritescu ____ Cuddy __Y__ Curry __Y__ Doughty ____ Ferguson __Y__ Looby __Y__ Olsen __Y__ Viertel __Y__

6. Discussion Items

A. City Retreat Presentation

Chris shared with us the PowerPoint presentation he used at the Dec. 2024 2-day City Retreat. It contained photos, specific details, numbers, costs, etc. about the following categories: 1) Facility Updates 2) Services and 3) Moving Forward in 2025. The annual retreat offers Chris a chance to reflect on the previous year, and his presentation gives many specifics as to how CCPL is spending money and time.

B. Literature & Libations 2025

Brandalynn Curry arranged for three sponsors to donate $25,000!

We are finalizing food contract with Warren James Winery.

The Moondogs will perform, as will the EIU Jazz Trio.

Liquor will probably be provided by Gateway Liquor, although not finalized yet.

Discussion ensued about activities for Lit. & Libations: do we need them/any? Which have been successful in past? The Board agrees that 1-3 activities is desirable /beneficial.

C. Next Board Meeting – Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30PM.

D. Agenda Building

E. Other?

7. Adjournment at 7:35 p.m.

Full Board Packet available upon request at the service desk.

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