Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2021 4:30 pm
I. Administrative
- Called the meeting to order at 4:30PM
- Attendance: Colleen Bowers, Sue Ellen Deion, George Hawver, Barbara Morgan, Caitlin Dolson, Mary Louise Hunt, Shawn Hunt, Teri Ingersoll, Sue Lillie
(Absent – Lorie Ames, Helene Murdock, Robyn O’Crowley, Sellinda Spears) - Period for Public Expression – No comments
- Election of Board Members
Barb Morgan – President
Sue Ellen Deion – Vice President
Robyn O’Crowley – Secretary
Lori Ames – Board Member
Motion: George Hawver Second: Caitlin Dolson APPROVED
II. Reports
- Treasurer’s Report – See attached
SIRSI fees will increased by $700 next year
Motion: Sue Ellen Deion Second: Colleen Bowers APPROVED
- Director’s Report
Hours – Board discussed current Covid hours and opening the library on Saturdays.
Currently open 10am-6pm (M-Th) and 10am-5pm (Fr)
Decision was made to open the library on Saturdays from 10am-2pm beginning March 6 and to continue to close M-Th at 6pm instead of going back to a 7pm closing time.
Children’s Book Sale – The children’s book room has been cleaned out in preparation for moving books to the new wing. Gently used books will be sold by the pound. Begins March 6th and goes for 2 weeks.
IV. New Addition
Nook Benches – Estimate came in at $5000. Board discussed less expensive options. Decision was made to not put anything in the nook at this time.
V. Fundraising Campaigns
Silent Auction – Shawn presented format for the program. Board members need to help by obtaining items to auction and helping to promote the fund raiser. Decision made to hold the auction for the month of May using the company 32 Auctions.
Shelf Tags – Will begin to promote again making a donation to have a name on a shelf tag.
V. Next Meeting Tuesday March 23, 4:30pm
VI. Adjournment
Motion: Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 5:30pm
Motion: George Hawver Second: Colleen Bowers
