OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

September 9, 2025

  1. Call to Order – Roll Call
    • The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Julia Eichhorst September 9, 2025 at 5:36 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop, Derek Mason, Andrea Puckett
    • Absent – Rachel Kinkade
    • 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 12th meeting were reviewed. Audra Clodfelter made a motion to approve the minutes. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The August 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Derek Mason made a motion to approve the financials. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the August bills payable. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Amy Keck made a motion to approve the May bills payable. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Audra Puckett made a motion to open the budget to add an expense line for the Philip Crackel Memorial, which is to be used for children’s literature. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report
    • Personnel Committee – No report
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – No report
    • Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
    • Technology Committee – No report
    • Planning Committee – No report
  6. Librarian’s Report
    • Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
    • Logan reported that IL had passed a recent law that libraries must have Narcan on hand, and staff must be trained to use it. Logan is in contact with the public health office to arrange training.
    • Logan also reported that a beginner crochet class is beginning next month at the library.
    • Ideas for children’s section signage was presented and the trustees asked Logan to contact another graphic designer for additional ideas.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • The CD which is expiring on 10/10 will likely have until 10/20 to be renewed, so Janilyn is going to review CD rates at the next meeting.
    • Logan presented the idea of doing a one book/one community program next spring in addition to an author visit. The trustees supported the idea and asked Logan to obtain additional information about funding.
    • Chapter 9 Public Services: Reference and Reader’s Advisory Services – Logan reviewed chapter 9 and noted that OPL is in compliance with all suggestions/rules.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Amy Keck made a motion to adjourn. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:26 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.