Macon Reporter

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Laura Philips, Vice President.

Roll Call: Laura Philips, Katie Leonard, Gary Horvath, Evelyn Deverell, Katherine Brodbeck, Karen Edgecombe and Lacey Wright, Director with Jean Munson absent.

Remarks for the Public: None

Bills: No questions. Evelyn D. made a motion to approve the July bills with a second by Katie Leonard.

Treasurer’s Report: The report will be filed for audit.

Secretary’s Minutes: Motion to approve by Katherine B. with a second by Gary H. Director’s Report

Building & Equipment

· Property Purchase – The closing on the 254 S. Main St. property was completed on July 30th. The sump pump needed to be replaced, and Lacey is getting bids on having the carpets cleaned. First Mid is working on insurance, and Lacey has contacted the Village concerning zoning as well as the Supervisor of Assessments about the property taxes.

· Security Cameras Upgrade – New security cameras have been installed. The original quote was not done with prevailing wage rates, so there was an increase in the total cost of $1,096.

Community

· Lions Club—The Warrensburg Latham Lions Club has invited Lacey to join. She will do so and has already attended their past two meetings.

· School Open House—The library participated in open house events at both Warrensburg Latham and Sangamon Valley Schools.

· Upcoming Events—The library will participate in both the Illini Park Fall Festival and the Warrensburg Halloween Parade.

Programming

· September—This is Library Card Sign Up Month and it will be a month- long celebration with prizes and treats.

· 80th Anniversary Open House—Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More details to come!

· Shredding Event—Saturday, October 4th 10:00-12:00 p.m.

Kids & Adult Programs—There will be numerous programs in the coming weeks at both Barclay and Harristown.

Business

· Budget & Appropriation Ordinance, FY25-26-3 Motion to approve by Laura P. with a second by Katie L. Roll Call – All Aye 6-0

· Audit of Secretary’s Minutes from FY24-25 Motion to approve by Gary H.; seconded by Katherine B. Roll Call – All Aye 6-0

· Security Camera Amended Quote Motion by Gary H. with a second by Katherine B. to approve. Roll Call—All Aye 6-0

· Property Discussion - The future use of 254 S. Main St. was discussed with members encouraged to list things that we would like to have in the addition.

· Person of the Month—The Summer Reading Volunteers (Teens, Brian Hay, Angela Horvath, parents who helped as needed)

Katherine B. made a motion to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. with a second by Katie L.

Dates To Remember—

Next Board Meeting—Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m.

80th Anniversary Open House, Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

https://barclay.lib.il.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/August-2025-minutes.pdf