SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Debbie Herbert.  Trustees in attendance were Debbie Herbert, Tami Long, Cathy Murray, Salli Pritts, Susan Strahle and Mindy Younker, Anna Jesse, absent.  Vicki Carr and Lori Nixon were also in attendance. 

Agenda, Minutes and Financial Report:   Agenda, minutes and financial report were read and approved.  

Librarian’s Report: 

25/26	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Year Total
Check outs	409	305	336	388	289	290	333	362	362	308	331	436	4,149
Computer	45	47	60	53	58	51	68	63	73	50	54	55	677
Programs	17	9	13	12	8	7	13	15	12	14	12	8	140
Patrons Assisted	301	308	428	483	429	268	327	360	371	414	569	454	4,712

New and ongoing:

The library was not awarded the Security Grant for Public Libraries.  Libraries in higher crime areas were prioritized.

Due to the high expense of phone line service.  Vicki will contact Sparklight for quotes.  

Road Scholar Schedule

1. Daniel Overturf - Illinois Trails and Traces: Portraits and Stories Along the State’s Historic Routes.  September 2, 2026.

2. Julia Rendleman - Illinois’ Growing News Deserts and Why We Should Care.  October 6th, 2026

The Per Capita Grant Award letter indicates the library will receive $3,719.60.  S. Pritts motioned that the money be applied to continue the digitization of historical documents.  C. Murray seconded.  Vote: 6 yea; 0 nay.  Motion approved.   Joann continues to collaborate with the Decatur Public Library to complete the Macon Newspaper digitization which will be published to idaillinois.org. 

To comply with the standards put forth to complete the IPLAR, M. Younker motioned to create additional email accounts for the library director and the library board.  C. Murray seconded.   Vote: 6 yea; 0 nay.  Motion approved.

T. Long motioned to approve the library’s Strategic Plan for 2026-2030.  S. Strahle seconded.   Vote: 6 yea; 0 nay.  Motion approved.

Secretary Book Audit will take place after the July meeting.  D. Herbert, T. Long and S. Strahle.

Meeting adjourned at 4:36 pm with a motion by S. Strahle and a second by M. Younker.

Respectfully submitted,

Salli Pritts

Secretary