OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

September 8th, 2026

  1. Call to Order – Roll Call
    • The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President, Rachel Kinkade on September 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
    • Board members present included Andrea Puckett, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop, William Alexander, and Rachel Kinkade
    • Absent – – Julia Eichhorst and Crystal Trout
    • Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
  2. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
  3. Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
    The minutes of the August 11th meeting were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the minutes.Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The August 2026 financial reports were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the financials. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • August bills payable were reviewed. Audra Clodfelter made a motion to approve the August bills payable. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report.
    • Personnel Committee – No report.
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – The Policy/Bylaws Committee met on September 3rd at 4 pm to draft a Contract for Library Services to provide library cards free of charge to private school students in Richland County. Homeschool children will be referred to the Cards for Kids Act if they qualify for free library cards.
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – The Building/Grounds/Technology Committee met on August 13th at 4:30pm to conduct the annual review of the building, grounds, and technology needs of the library building. It was noted that Fessi would be coming to complete the annual fire extinguisher test; Racklin Flooring replaced tiles behind the circulation desk free of charge; mats were purchased to further protect the
      tiles; gutters were checked; hot water and air conditioners preventative care was discussed
    • Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
    • Planning Committee – No report
  6. Librarian’s Report – Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
    • The library was approved ERATE for 2026 communication discounts.
    • Logan presented to the staff of the Richland County Early Learning Center Bright Beginnings Home Visiting staff to discuss what the library has to offer educators, parents, and children, as well as programs and resources the library has.
    • Logan was asked to perform some detailed door counts on Saturdays and after 5pm to see if the hours the library are currently open are the most effective.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business
    • Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the Contract for Library Services as presented by the Policy/Bylaws Committee. Matt Kirk seconded the motion and the motion carried. Logan will share the contract with St. Joseph School, Full Armor Academy, and River of Grace School as the private schools in Richland County.
    • Homeschool children will be referred to the Cards for Kids Act if they qualify for free library cards.
  9. New Business
    • Mary Drummand wrote a letter to the board sharing price increases for custodial services starting October 1st. Logan will be working with the Building/Grounds/Technology Committee to pursue all options.
    • Logan presented three proposals for Author Visits. Andrea Puckett will review our current budget and financial
    • Review Chapter 9: Marketing and Promotion. Logan shared that the Olney Public Library currently meets all
      standards as listed. Logan meets with the Public Relations and Marketing Committee regularly.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Amy Keck made a motion to adjourn. William Alexander seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm.

Minutes submitted by Rachel Kinkade.