Galatia Public Library District Board met September 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Library Board Meeting was called to order by President, Jerry Davis at 5:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken with the following present: Davis, Dilback, Eaton, Fulkerson, Jackson and Mays.
Visitors/Citizens Comments: No comments made.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Jackson and seconded by Mays to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2017 meeting. All approved. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
A motion was made by Eaton and seconded by Fulkerson to approve the August, 2017 financial report. All approved. Motion carried.
Director’s Report:
Betty reported IPLAR was submitted electronically. She noted attendance count was down from the previous year which could be attributed to e-book activity.
Betty said 35 people had signed up during the Eclipse Champaign.
Pre-K story time has begun.
The Galatia Masons presented the Library with a $200 donation stipulating that it be used for Pre-K story time.
One window shade has been hung, but there was a problem with the tension on the other shade and has been returned and will be replaced.
Friends of the Library had a greeting card sale in the library.
4-H is putting up a display in the library for the first couple of weeks in October.
Betty reported that the Saline County tax payment was received in the amount of $1,242.91.
Betty will be off the week of October 9th.
President’s Report:
None
Committee Report:
Finance: Kay, Margie & Betty
Personnel: Linda, Sue & Betty
Policy: Judi, Kay & Betty
Building: Jerry, Don & Betty
No Reports
Unfinished Business:
Jackson made a motion and was seconded by Eaton that we leave the Card Catalog here at the library for its historical value. All approved, motion carried.
New Business:
Mays made a motion and seconded by Jackson to approve the Tax Levy Ordinance #17/18-02. All approved. Motion carried.
A Safety Survey Report from Country Financial was discussed and suggested improvements were noted.
The Per Capita Requirement-Chapter 12-Safety with safety checklist was discussed. A motion made by Jackson and seconded by Fulkerson to update emergency supplies and bring emergency lights up to code. All approved. Motion carried.
Per Capita Requirement-Outreach was discussed stating the literacy need in Illinois. The State has several programs and materials to help anyone who may desire these services.
Betty gave each Trustee a Per Capita Requirement Sheet. This is continuing education for library staff and trustees focusing on safety in the library. The link is https://floridalibrary webinars.org/dealing-with-challenging-patrons-safety-and- security-at-our-library. Trustees are asked to view this webinar so it can be discuss at next month’s meeting.
Executive Session:
The Board entered into Executive Session at 5:37 P.M. and ended at 6:00 P.M.
Announcements:
None
Next Adgenda:
Discussion of Per Capita-Safety Webinar
Next Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Galatia Public Library
Motion was made by Jackson and seconded by Fulkerson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
http://galatiapubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/September-2017.pdf
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