Macon Reporter

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

President Rita Ham called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. There were no remarks from the public.

ROLL CALL: Maria Dent, Sue Edie, Kay Mason, Jean Munson, Laura Philips, Michelle Sawicki (Library Director)

BILLS: Motion by Laura, second by Jean to accept payment of August bills. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

TREASURER’S REPORT: filed for audit

SECRETARY’S MINUTES

 Minutes of the August meeting filed for audit

 Motion by Jean, second by Sue to approve the minutes of the August 31, 2020 Executive Session. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

 Attorney Ross Munsterman was unable to further negotiate with Decatur on annexations. Current income lost to annexations is $16,152.05.

 Michelle will begin getting quotes for a new lawn maintenance company because of high costs from Taylor Made.

 SHARE delivery is now seven days because COVID was found on some stacked materials at seven days.

 Michelle and Maria will put together election packets.

 Michelle and Sue met with Summit Tax and Accounting and are waiting for a quote.

 Story Hour will continue as long as it can be held outside. Other programs will be on Zoom and possibly in the parking lot.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 Motion by Jean, second by Laura to enter Executive Session at 7:43 p.m. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

 Motion by Laura, second by Sue to leave Executive Session at 7:44 p.m. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

BUSINESS

 Motion by Laura, second by Maria to proceed with the court option presented by attorney Ross Munsterman at the August meeting. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

 Motion by Kay, second by Maria to approve the Audit Expense ($5,100— Barclay and $350—Harristown). Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

 Motion by Maria, second by Laura to approve Levy Ordinance FY20-21-5. Roll call vote: 6-0 in favor

 The board reviewed Chapters 4, 5, and 6 in Serving Our Public 4.0 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries.

 The board discussed possible goals from the Strategic Plan, including use of space, expanding programming, working with the school districts, future technology needs and outreach programs.

 Library Space Planner Fred Schlipf spoke with the board about redesigning the space within the library and possibly adding an addition to the building.

 Ellen Handt was chosen as Person of the Month for bringing treats to the staff.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

https://barclaypubliclibrary.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/minutes.sept_.21.2020.pdf