Macon Reporter

South Macon Public Library District Board met June 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 3:40 by President Debbie Herbert. Those trustees attending were Anna Jesse, Donna Hayes, Susan Strahle and Debbie Herbert. Also attending was director Vicki Carr, and Assistant Lori Nixon. Trustees Salli Pritts, Linda Wiles, and Tami Long were absent.

The minutes and financial report for May were approved as written.

Circulation for May - 397 and computer usage - 62. It was noted that the number of patrons assisted was 490, many of those needing questions answered and computer help.

A grant update was given with the ALA Grant finished up and the final report submitted. ALA Grant round 2 has started and well underway. A grant from the Gladys Brooks Foundation has been applied for to help with our dream of a digital sign. We have received the Per Capita Award check in the amount of $3249.18.

A new internet service will be needed to support our new network and the cost has doubled. With the cost double what it was, and E-rate grant is being worked on. Vicki is making progress!

Parking lot maintenance is badly needed. Debbie will look into who can do it and will try to have a quote by next meeting. Also, interior painting needs to be done and we will look for a few quotes on that.

Charges for faxing need to go up as our costs in both time and equipment have gone up. After calling the local bank, which is only other place in town to offer the service, Anna made a motion to charge $1 for the first page and .25 per page thereafter. Donna 2nd the motion and it was voted yes by all.

An update was given on staff activities with the the Senior group, summer reading and programs going on. Also bought to our attention that Brittany Weybright has resigned as of June 12, 2024.

Abby Herbert has been hired part time for July and August while looking for a new person to replace Brittany.

After all was said and done, Susan motioned to adjourn with Anna seconded. All voted yes!

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