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