Macon Reporter

South Macon Public Library District Board met April 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by Vice President Anna Jesse. Trustees in attendance were Donna Hayes, Debbie Herbert, Anna Jesse, Salli Pritts and Linda Wiles. Vicki Carr, Lori Nixon, Cathy Murray, Mindy Yonker and Tom Long were also in attendance.

Agenda, Minutes and Financial Report: Agenda, minutes and financial report were read and approved for March.

Librarian’s Report:

New and ongoing:

Bridgett Porter resigned as a part time employee. Abby Herbert will work through the summer as a replacement is sought.

Thea Hinkle sent a thank you note for the library’s donation of weeded large print materials. Miss Hinkle is a Girl Scout and this was part of a service project. The books were taken to the Danville Veterans Home.

Macon County Clerk had yet to certify the election results of new trustees. A special meeting will be called to swear in our new trustees, Cathy Murray and Mindy Yonker. April will be the last meeting for outgoing trustees, Donna Hayes and Linda Wiles.

City Alderman, Tom Long, attended our meeting to discuss/gather information for a possible Story Walk to be added to the city’s planned walking path. The city is willing to pay for the installation of the structural pieces and the library will be responsible for changing and updating the story materials. Vicki will gather more information on how other libraries have installed story walks.

Three bids were obtained to replace the roof. The bids are for the entire roof using ProClass Landmark shingles and any necessary sheeting or supplies. The bids are as follows:

Muehlbach, $23,375

Dell Beiler, $22,400

D&R Roofing, $20,100

Following a discussion, Tami Long motioned to hire D&R Roofing. Salli Pritts seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Tami Long, Y; Salli Pritts, Y; Donna Hayes, Y; Linda Wiles, Y; Anna Jesse, Y; Debbie Herbert, Y.

D&R Roofing will be scheduled for the summer when we will have funding available.

The final report for the Round 2 of the Libraries Transforming Communities report was completed March 26, 2025.

Library bags and t-shirts with the new South Macon Library logo are now available. Book bags are $12.50 and the t-shirts s-xl are $16.50 and 2x-4x are $17.50. The library has a few available sizes and will order as needed.

Annual review and discussion of Public Library Standards: Public Services: Reference and Reader’s Advisory Services, Programming, Youth/Young Adult Services, Technology, Marketing, Promotion, and Collaboration.

A new youth advisory board is ready to begin. This group of young volunteers will report to Dena Wurster.

Many activities are planned for the coming month, including exercise classes, book club, craft events, LEGO program, Bunco group and free play times.

Summer Reading planning is underway. Highlights include, a magician with balloons, Next of Kiln, the fire dept. and Deputy Matt Helfer, MHS Softball, Koana Ice.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 pm with a motion by Tami Long and a second by Anna Jesse.

https://www.southmaconlibrary.org/post/south-macon-public-library-district-board-meetingtuesday-april-8-2025