Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met August 8.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of the Harrisburg Public Library District was
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called to order by Trustee Joe Ewing at 4:05pm. Those in attendance were Trustees Joe Ewing,
Lynda Clemmons, Sally Wofford, Tammi Jackson. Trustee Gary Jones was not in attendance and
President Janet Jones was not in attendance. Also in attendance was Director Gulley.
Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Trustee Lynda Clemmons to accept the consent agenda
as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
President’s Report:
Committee Reports:
Trustee Clemmons discussed the new art exhibit with a reception planned for October 22.
Trustee Clemmons also reported that Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, will perform at the library
on October 9.
Directors Report
The Director discussed the summer reading program which ended in July. It was a
success and drew more the 6500 patrons to the library.
IPLAR Secretary’s Audit was discussed and signed.
The Director reported on elevator certification and maintenance and the rate was
regarding the contract with Kone. The Director researched other companies and the cost
of service but did not change companies.
The Director reported on the Young Adult Symposium that she would be attending in
Louisville, Kentucky.
Budget issues were discussed. There is a delay in getting the budget completed due to
delay in EAV being received from the Country Clerk. Discussions were held regarding
meeting expenses from the General Fund, Library Reserve, and Special Reserve.
A Motion was made by Trustee Clemmons to pass Ordinance 17-18-2 which changed the
date and times of the monthly board meetings to 5:00 pm the third Monday of each
month.
The Board and Director discussed updating the computers in the Library and decided to
replace the computers in groups of eight over the next three years.
Statements of Economic interest were discussed.
The Chamber Luncheon, which will be held at the library on September 28, was
discussed with comparison of cost from last year which was catered by Mackie’s Pizza
Executive Session
The Board went into executive session at 5:05pm to discuss potential property
acquisition.
Executive session ended at 5:25pm
A Motion to Adjourn was made at 5:30pm.
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