McLean County Times

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

President Anderson called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

II. Roll Call

Trustees Present: Ruth Novosad, Stephen Peterson, Jim Russell, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Stephanie Walden, Ary Anderson

Others Present: Nan Goerlitz, Jeanne Hamilton, Kathy Jeakins

Absent: none

III. Introductions

There were no introductions.

IV. Public Comments

There were no public comments.

V. President’s Report

There was no report.

VI. Approval of Minutes

A. October 18, 2023

The Minutes Were Approved As Presented.

VII. Staff Reports

A. Director’s Report: Jeanne Hamilton reported that things are still going well since the move to the east side of the building. Staff continue to work through any challenges that come up from still being in a construction zone. The west side of the building is unrecognizable, since it has been demolished down to the bones. The Study Rooms have been very popular, and all five were full starting on day one.

The Conference Room was just opened up to the public for reservations last week. In general, this Board will meet in the Conference Room going forward. If more space is needed, the meeting will move to the Community Room.

The policies for the public rooms are being reviewed and will be brought before the Bloomington Public Library Board in the new year.

B. Outreach Report: Staff are beginning to work on the new Bookmobile schedule. The biggest change will probably be moving stops currently at parks. There has been low attendance at them, so those times will open up for other areas.

C. Financial Report: Kathy Jeakins stated that the report was in the Board packet. The Hometown Bank account closed at the end of October, and the balance was put into the Money Market account at First State Bank and Trust.

VIII. New Business

A. Acceptance of FY23 Annual Financial Report

Stephanie Walden Moved, And Patti Salch Seconded, To Accept The Fy23 Annual Financial Report.

Yays: Ruth Novosad, Stephen Peterson, Jim Russell, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Stephanie Walden, Ary Anderson

Nays: None

Absent: None

The Motion Carried Unanimously.

B. Discussion of Per Capita Grant Requirements: Jeanne Hamilton reviewed portions of Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries.

C. Strategic Planning Process: Kathy Vroman led the Trustees in the next step in developing a Vision Statement for the library district.

IX. Comments from Board Trustees

Stephen Peterson commented that he enjoys the process of Strategic Planning. Stephanie Walden thanked Kathy Vroman for all the work she is putting into facilitating the process. Patti Salch shared that she is so excited to have these meetings back at the Library. Ary Anderson passed around a sympathy card for the Board to sign for Caprice’s family.

X. Reminder

A. Next Board Meeting is December 20, 2023

XI. Adjournment

Ary Anderson adjourned the meeting at 5:59 pm.

https://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/minutes/GPPLD%20November%2015%202023%20Minutes.pdf