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Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met January 16.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Harrisburg Public Library District was called to order by President Janet Jones at 5:04 pm. Those in attendance were Trustees Joe Ewing, Janet Jones, Lynda Clemmons, Sally Wofford, Kelly Phelps and Gary Jones. Also, in attendance was Director Krystal Gulley. Absent was Trustee Tammie Jackson.

Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Trustee Ewing to accept the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

President’s Report: None.

Committee Reports:

      - Building Committee: A brief discussion was held regarding the building plans.

A discussion was held regarding loaning the art work the Library has on loan from the Flota family to the new regional art museum at S.I.C. for their grand opening. Trustee Wofford made a motion to loan the art work to S.I.C. for a three-month period beginning in August. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.

Director’s Report:

      - Director Gulley encouraged everyone to sign up for the “Million Word” reading challenge.

      - Director Gulley stated that the Egyptian Health Department had approached her about training the Library Staff on administering Naloxone. After discussion, the Board agreed to the training on the condition that it is voluntary on the part of the staff.

      - Trustee Wofford made a motion to allow Director Gulley and Emily Drone attend the Illinois Youth Services Institute and for Director Gulley to attend the Legislative Luncheon in Effingham. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

      - Director Gulley reported that she has had a couple of recent requests to use the meeting room for birthday parties and wanted to know if the Board wished to change our policy and allow such parties? After discussion the Board’s consensus was to leave the policy as it currently is due to clean-up issues and possible damage to art work on display.

      - Based on recommendation from our bookkeeper, it is a suggestion to close the Second General account and transfer the funds to an interest bearing C.D. The Board ask Director Gulley to check on the best interest rate available and bring to the Board at the next meeting.

A motion by Trustee Ewing to adjourn at 5:56 pm passed unanimously on a voice vote.

http://www.harrisburglibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Library-Minutes-1-16-2019.pdf