Carbondale Reporter

Sallie Logan Public Library Board of Trustees met August 3.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Jeanne Goforth called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

Members Present: Sara Faye Marten, Bill Center, Madeline Steimle, Jeanne Goforth, Debbie Martin,

Don Gladden, Debbie Tindall and Jan Kerr

Members Absent: Vic Harris

Visitors Present: None

Staff Present: Loretta Broomfield, Library Director

Minutes: Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Don Gladden to accept

the minutes with a second by Madeline Steimle. All approved. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Reviewed and discussed. Income statement is off by $23.06. Loretta will contact

the accountant and get it corrected.

Statistical Review: Reviewed and discussed.

Old Business: Loretta informed us a desk with a lockable CPU cabinet and chair is on order.

We received a $500 grant from Walmart and the Legos for the Lego Club have been ordered. The

manager of Walmart will be coming for a photo with Loretta and a giant check for the paper.

Bill Center has arranged for three used computers to be donated to the library for children’s program.

Loretta is in contact with them to make sure that they are usable with the programs that will be placed on

the computers.

New Business: Hours/Closings for remaining holidays in the calendar year: The library will be closed

on Saturday for Veteran’s Day. The library will be closed on the Tuesday following Christmas Day and

New Year’s Day. Motion made by Don Gladden and seconded by Jan Kerr. All approved. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Debbie Martin and Sara Faye Marten seconded the motion that Loretta purchase

a 50” TV and accessories at the Murphysboro Walmart using Ad Matching to purchase at the lowest price

at her convenience. All approved. Motion carried.

Ceiling repair discussion is tabled until September meeting. Loretta will obtain a third bid and inquire into

whether the firms are licensed and bonded.

A discussion about the copier for patrons and a possible fax machine for patrons will be tabled until the

September meeting.

Apple Festival plans were discussed. Loretta will work with staff to enter the window decorating contest.

A group was formed to work on an informational table for the Apple Fest. Jan Kerr, Madeline Steimle,

Debbie Tindall and Debbie Martin will be working on a professional looking booth.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee: Will schedule a meeting for after August meeting.

Building and Grounds: Matt from Heartland Mechanical did not find a leak in the system. He will

check again when they come back in September.

Personnel: Nothing.

Long Range Goals: Nothing.

Library Director’s Report: A director’s report was read.

Trustee Comments: There was a suggestion that there be a sign-up for the library at the school

sign-up and at the Head Start Sign-up next year.

Meeting adjourned at 7:56. Motion by Debbie Tindall and seconded by Don Gladden to adjourn.

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