SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

Meeting was called to order at 3:38 p.m. by Debbie Herbert. Trustees in attendance were Debbie Herbert, Anna Jesse, Tami Long, Cathy Murray, Salli Pritts, Susan Stahle and Mindy Younker. Vicki Carr, Adanya Johnson and Tom Long were also in attendance.

Agenda, Minutes and Financial Report: Agenda, minutes and financial report were read and approved for March. Tami motioned, Susan seconded and all were in favor.

Librarian's Report:

2025 April

Check Outs 345

Computer Use 45

Programs 297

Patrons 17

Assisted

New and Ongoing

Tom Long spoke regarding parking and restroom concerns for library patrons now that summer ball is in season. Mr. Long will speck with the president of the Meridian Ball Association, Shane Gordon, to address theses concerns.

Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner, certified the votes from the April election. Anna Jesse, Tami Long and Mindy Younker were elected to serve a four year term as Trustees. Cathy Murray was elected to serve a two year term. Trustees signed necessary paperwork and were then sworn in by the board.

Following the swearing in oaths, nominations were made and the board voted on positions. Debbie Herbert, President. Motioned by Anna J. seconded by Cathy M. all approved. Anna Jesse, Vice President. Motioned by Debbie H. seconded by Mindy Y. all approved.

Committee appointments for term are as follows:

Audit Committee: To meet in July. Tami Long and Mindy Younker.

Personnel Committee: To meet in June. Debbie Herbert, Cathy Murray, Salli Pritts and Susan Strahle.

New employee, Adanya Johnson was introduced. She will be at the help desk, with programming and as an assistant for Community Engagement.

A new teen advisory board has been formed.

Meeting dates for the next fiscal year were discussed and approved. Salli P. motioned and Mindy Y. seconded. All approved.

The Board discussed the cost on a non-resident card fee. Salli P. motioned for a fee to remain at $75 for a year. Tami L. seconded . All approved.

Memorials for Elsie Zindel were designated to the library to be used for children. Donations will be used to purchase children's books and one book for the book walk.

The Illinois State Historical Records Grant Program for 2025 was submitted.

On May 1, notification was received that Joann Glacken was awarded an Illinois State Archives scholarship to attend the Accessibility in Archives and special Collections class.

Many activities are planned for the upcoming month, including exercise classes, book club, craft events, LEGO program, Bunco group and free play times. May 15 & 16 will be the annual Book Sale and lunch during the Macon garage sales. Puzzlepalooza will take place on May 17th. A teacup fairy garden craft will take place on May 28th.

Summer Reading planning is underway. Highlights include The Amazing Dudley Magic, Aikman Wildlife, Next to Kiln, the fire dept. and Deputy Matt Helfer, MHS Softball, Kona Ice.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm with a motion by Mindy Younker and a second by Ann Jesse.

Respectfully submitted,

Salli Pritts

Secretary