Macon Reporter

City of Sullivan City Council met May 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

!. 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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