Macon Reporter

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met May 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

!. Call to Order 

Meeting called to order by Ann Short, Pres. 

Meeting location: ETML Board Room 

Meeting Date: 5/27/25 

Time of Call to Order: 16:30 

2. Roll Call 

Officers in attendance: Ann Short, Pres. 

Trustees in attendance: Ellen Feeler, Jennifer Love, Kathie Price, Karen Reed 

City employees in attendance: Michelle Nolan, Library Director 

Public Visitors: None 

3. Review/Approve minutes of previous board meeting 

Date of previous meeting: 4/22/25 

Motion made to approve minutes 

Motion made by Jennifer Love 

Motion seconded by Karen Reed 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: Motion carried 

4. Treasurer's Report 

Approve/Disapprove payment of bills 

Motion made to approve payment of bills (subject to audit) 

Motion made by Jennifer Love 

Motion seconded by Ellen Feeler 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: motion carried 

Approve/Disapprove Yearly Budget 

Motion made to approve yearly budget 

Motion made by Karen Reed 

Motion seconded by Jennifer Love 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: Motion carried 

5. Librarian's Report 

1. Summer reading program kick-off this Friday (5/30/25). Already have 40+ kids signed up  after Laura made presentations at schools. 

2. Library will also have a summer reading program for adults this year. Adults will have a  Bingo card to complete and will get a goodie bag when it's done. 

3. Atchison's here on 5/8/25 to replace lights. Building much brighter now! 

4. IPLAR due 6/30/25 

5. ETML is going to partner with Moultrie County Health Dept. to provide Dementia  Programs. This summer the programs will be held at the Jonathan Creek Church,  Then in the fall they will be held at the library. 

6. Kanopy started 5/1/25. 16 patrons have already signed up. 

7. Creative Bug contract expires in 2027. It's not used much so it will not be renewed.  (Kanopy provides some similar programs for children) 

8. Library of Things (LOT) has increased in usage lately, since a card display of items  available is on the wall in the Adult Room. 

9. The Pet Photo contest was very successful-25 'contestants' including a rat, a turkey,  a goat, and a cow, as well as dogs and cats. 

10. The Scavenger Hunt is ongoing, and there will be a goodie basket for the winner. 

Motion made to approve the librarian's report 

Motion made by Ellen Feeler 

Motion seconded by Karen Reed 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: Motion carried 

6. Old Business 

1. How to Handle too many trustee's terms expiring in the same year: Karen Reed, Jennifer  Love, and Kathie Price will be reappointed for the 2026 term. 

Motion made to reappoint Karen Reed, Jennifer Love, and Kathie Price. 

Motion made by Ellen Feeler. 

Motion seconded by Karen Reed. 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, and Karen. 

Nay votes: none 

Result: Motion carried. 

7. No New Business 

8. Other Business 

Amanda Mayberry has been proposed as the new board member (to replace Erin Wade). 

Motion made to appoint Amanda Mayberry to the board. 

Motion made by Jennifer Love 

Motion seconded by Karen Reed 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: motion carried 

Motion made to adjourn meeting 

Motion made by Jennifer Love 

Motion seconded by Karen Reed 

Aye votes: Ann, Ellen, Jennifer, Kathie, Karen 

Nay votes: none 

Result: motion carried 

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