McLean County Times

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 18.

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. August 21, 2024 Regular Meeting

The minutes were approved as presented.

VII. Staff Reports

A. Director’s Report: Jeanne shared that the City of Bloomington did a summer wrap up presentation at the Committee of the Whole meeting, and the Library was one of four departments the City chose to highlight. Some of the highlights for the Library over the summer included the partnership with District 87 for the free summer lunch program which served over 2,000 lunches, one hundred and ten programs had over 18,000 participants, over 1,400 groups used the Library's new study rooms, and 182 groups used the Community Rooms.

The Library has 147 programs scheduled in its Fall Program Guide, including a local author fair in November. Jeanne has done many tours and presentations about the new Library space over the summer. Also, the Library's Head of Adult Service, Carol Torrens, has announced her retirement.

Golden Prairie Library District was accepted by the Leadership McLean County Project. The initial meeting is Friday, September 20. Jeanne will attend, with a couple of board members.

B. Outreach Report: Jeanne shared that the biggest news from Colleen is the remote book drop that was installed at Crafted on Airport Road. The community’s reaction has been very positive, both for the location and the convenience.

C. Financial Report: Kathy Jeakins stated that the reports are in the packet. The budget ordinance was posted in the paper on August 30, as required. The next step in the process is to approve the levy ordinance at the October Board meeting.

VIII. Unfinished Business

A. Upcoming Election: Stephen asked about accessing the forms aside from the petitions.

IX. New Business

A. Approve Proposed Budget Transfers

Jeanne shared that two trustees, Jim Russell and Ruth Novosad, expressed an interest in attending the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Conference Trustee Day. A budget transfer is required to allow for the cost of the registration and travel expenses.

STEPHANIE WALDEN MOVED, AND STEPHEN PETERSON SECONDED TO APPROVE A $200 TRANSFER FROM THE MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT TO THE TRAVEL ACCOUNT, INCREASING THE TOTAL TRAVEL ACCOUNT TO $700.

YAYS: RUTH NOVOSAD, STEPHEN PETERSON, JIM RUSSELL, PATTI SALCH, KATHY VROMAN, STEPHANIE WALDEN, ARY ANDERON

NAYS: NONE

THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

B. Review of Bylaws: Jeanne led the review of the current bylaws with recommended changes, to be approved at the October meeting.

C. Discussion of Per Capita Grant Requirements – Part 1:

RUTH NOVOSAD MOVED, AND PATTI SALCH SECONDED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE OCTOBER MEETING.

THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

D. Discussion of Bookmobile Usage Statistics: Jim Russell led a discussion about the data gathered on Bookmobile attendance and circulation. Consensus was to send out a reminder postcard to low attendance stops, if it hasn’t already been sent.

X. Comments from Board Trustees

There were no comments from the Trustees.

XI. Reminder

A. Next Board Meeting is October 16, 2024

XII. Adjournment

Ary Anderson adjourned the meeting at 6:23 pm.

https://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/minutes/September%2018%202024%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf