Wellsville Library Board Meeting
November 18, 2019
Members Present
Josh Meyers--President Betty Schipper
Curtis Peery--Vice President Becky Lewis
Samantha Christian--Treasurer Krista Norris
Tina Peery--Secretary
Jeana Houf--Library Director
Josh Meyers called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. The Secretary's Report was read and approved. The Treasurer's Report showed a total of $33,951.29. Curtis made a motion to accept this report and to pay all outstanding bills. Krista seconded and the motion was passed.
Jeana reported that there had been 269 check-outs and 201 patron visits during the month.
She stated that she had attended a Summer Reading Workshop in Paris, Mo. She has applied for a grant to help fund the Summer Reading Program but has not yet heard if this was approved.
Two memorial donations have been received. One for Kim Dillon in the amount of $315.00 and the second for Margaret McCurdy for $40.00.
Jeana is continuing to proctor two students.
Betty made a motion to set the date of Library Board meetings back one week if the regularly scheduled date falls on a holiday. Becky seconded the motion and it was passed.
The holiday schedule for Library hours of operation were presented. In addition to being closed on Christmas and New Year's Day, the Library will also be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's
Eve. Betty made the motion to approve and Curtis seconded. Motion passed.
In order to curtail expenses, Betty made a motion to cancel the long-distance phone service at the Library. Curtis seconded. Motion passed.
Patricia Cullom was a guest speaker and came to offer suggestions to board members on how to plan and carry out a Trivia Night fund raising event. Jeana will check with Grace Lutheran Church in Wellsville for available dates in February when an event could be held. Betty has offered to pay to rent the facility and will also contact Chris Davis to serve as the master of ceremonies.
Betty made a motion to adjourn. Krista seconded. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:26p.m.
Tina Peery, Secretary