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Carnegie-Schuyler Library

Library Minutes

Library Board Meeting October 11th 2022

ATTENDANCE: Dara Thompson, Peggy Heaton, Kevin Kennedy, Peggy Eddy, Roger Baldock and Lisa Lynch                      

EXCUSED:  Mike Foster, Natalie Epley, Connie Pinkston, Bill Farr

MINUTES:     Motion: Peggy Eddy           Second: Roger Baldock

FINANCIAL:       Motion: Peggy Heaton      Second: Roger Baldock

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:  Circulation: 1,343 

  • 12 children attended the Game Time Program Grades K-5.
  • 5 children attended the Tweens at Carnegie (TAC) Program Grades 6-8.

OMA: (public)  NONE

MAYOR’S REPORT:  

  • Library Improvement Fund:   $36,336.02 current
  • Library Expense Account:   $46,393.18 current
  • Edward Jones Investment:   $127,333.39 current
  • Common Wealth: (with accrued interest) $123,403.19 current

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Board Policy and Job Description:    

  • Need “Ensuring Open & Honest Government” certification from Kevin, Mike, Natalie
  • Motion made by Dara Thompson to update the Service to Patrons with Physician Disabilities Policy regarding service animals in the library.  Second by Peggy Eddy
  • Capital Asset Policy adopted.  Motion by Dara Thompson.  Second by Peggy Eddy

Budget and Planning:  

  • Erica from Ed Jones informed Lisa that the library will be receiving a sizeable donation from the estate of Joan Michael.  Amounts and details are still forthcoming.  Erica requested the library complete a Corporate Resolution indicating the signatories for those funds.  Dara made a motion that we create a Corporate Resolution for use when any funds are received listing signers as follows:  Dara Thompson (President), Kevin Kennedy (Board Member) and Mike Foster (Board Member).   

    Building and Repair:
  • OTIS elevator inspection is due.  They are behind schedule for inspections; however, action is still to be taken on replacing elevator batteries and light in the elevator pit.  Brian Lebon has been contacted for replacement of light.  Dara made a motion to approve all necessary repairs needed to remain in compliance with State regulations up to $1,500.00 out of expense account without additional approval.  Repairs over this amount should be approved. 

    Personnel:    NONE

    Technology:   Norm will no longer be able to maintain/repair the computers.  Lisa asked him for recommendations on a replacement technician.  Lisa will call other libraries to see who they use as well.  Will all come back with names and discuss further.
  • OLD BUSINESS:  NONE
  • NEW BUSINESS:  NONE

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday November 8th 2022, 5:00 P.M., PANA CARNEGIE-SCHUYLER BOARD ROOM
ADJOURNED:  Motion:  Kevin Kennedy      Second:  Dara Thompson       TIME:  5:57

Library Board Meeting September 13th 2022

ATTENDANCE: Dara Thompson, Peggy Heaton, Kevin Kennedy, Peggy Eddy, Bill Farr,
Roger Baldock and Lisa Lynch
EXCUSED: Mike Foster, Natalie Epley, Connie Pinkston
MINUTES: Motion: Bill Farr Second: Roger Baldock
FINANCIAL: Motion: Peggy Heaton Second: Roger Baldock
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Circulation: 1,582
 16 children attended the Douglas Hart Nature Center Program.
 Illinet Interlibrary Loan Statistical Survey Completed.
 Received Public Library Per Capita Grant check ($7,668.53). Funds are given to city to be
used for salary.
 Memorial statue for Bob Hall discussed. Will let Paulette determine location and possible
dedication. Photo for Newspaper. Any programs funded with Bob’s memorial funds will
be advertised as such in his memory as requested by family.
 OMA: (public) NONE
 MAYOR’S REPORT:
 Library Improvement Fund: $36,331.54 current
 Library Expense Account: $46,193.18 current
 Edward Jones Investment: $132,799.91 current
 Common Wealth: (with accrued interest) $127,005.25 current
 Kevin Kennedy met with Ben Moore at Ed Jones. Mr. Moore suggested moving some
funds from the Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund to a Municipal Bond Issue (offering
4%). Motion made by Bill Farr to move a maximum of $30K Second: Roger Baldock.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
 Board Policy and Job Description:
Oath of Office for Peggy Heaton and welcome
Need “Ensuring Open & Honest Government” certification from Kevin, Mike, Natalie
and Peggy Heaton
 Budget and Planning: NONE
 Building and Repair: NONE
 Personnel: NONE
 Technology: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday October 11 th 2022, 5:00 P.M., PANA CARNEGIE-
SCHUYLER BOARD ROOM
ADJOURNED: Motion: Roger Baldock Second: Bill Farr TIME: 5:36