Macon Reporter

Maroa Public Library District Board met June 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order by Board Vice President Amber Scott at 6:32PM.

2. Roll Call – Trustees in attendance were Amber Scott, Lindsey Hanes, Mason Rickets, and Tony Norton. Staff in attendance included Sara Gentle.

3. Board President Remarks – Brief welcoming statement given by Amber Scott.

4. Recognition of Visitors, Delegations, etc – No visitors were present.

5. Public Comment Period – No public comments given.

Consent Agenda

6. May 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes – Board members reviewed the minutes.

7. Director’s Report & Calendar (Reported by Sara Gentle)

a. May book sales brought in $78.50 for the library.

b. Patron numbers have been significantly higher this June with extra programs going well.

c. ProQuest sales representative offered to provide Newspapers.com to patrons from home for $5,100 per year, however newspaper years offered are very limited.

d. The 2 iPads were received and will be purchased using the EFC grant. Still waiting on approval for the laptop.

e. Bingo is scheduled to take place this Saturday, 6/25 at 1pm at city hall.

f. The library received a 3D printer from a patron.

g. Benches and back fence were painted. Hoping to have the tree and sidewalks patio washed in the near future.

8. Accountant & Treasurer’s Reports for April/May 2022

a. Accountant reports arrived one week prior to the board meeting. They said to expect a possible delay due to medical issues, next month. Net income as of the end of May 2022 was $86,641.42.

9. List of Paid Bills for May 2022 – Presented.

Committee Reports

10. Personnel – No report.

11. Material Selection & Circulation– No report.

12. Building & Grounds– No report.

13. Finance Policy– No report.

14. Financial Development– No report.

New Business

15. 2022/2023 Library Calendar – Board meetings will all be held on the third Monday at 6:30pm. Dates closed to include November 24th through the 26th, December 21st through the 31st, and January 3rd.

16. Patron Conduct Ordinance – Reviewed.

17. 2022/2023 Working Budget – Working budget was assembled using the Tax Levying Ordinance 21-03.

18. Biannual Closed Minute Review – This item will be reviewed next month.

Old Business

19. ProQuest Newspapers.com – See above librarian’s report.

20. June 25th Freedom Festival, 1pm Bingo – See above librarian’s report.

21. Board Vacancies/Elections – This item will be added to next month’s agenda.

Approvals

22. Approval, Consent Agenda – Motion to approve made by Mason Rickets. Seconded by Lindsey Hanes.

23. Approval, 2022/2023 Fiscal Calendar – Motion to approve made by Tony Norton. Seconded by Mason Rickets.

24. Approval, Board Treasurer Appointment – Tabled until next month.

25. Approval, Opening of Closed Minutes – Tabled until next month.

26. Approval, ProQuest.com membership – No motion made. The library will wait to see if patrons express interest before accepting the contract.

27. July 18, 2022, 6:30pm Meeting Agenda Suggestions

a. Building Maintenance Tax Ordinance

b. Personnel Policy Review (Revised 2/21/22) – Sara Gentle will work before the July meeting to add a section to the personnel policy regarding full-time employee SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) which is not currently covered.

28. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.

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