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March ’26 Board Meeting Minutes

2026-04-20T12:44:49-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

March 10, 2026

  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 March 10, 2026 at 5:32 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop
    • Absent – Derek Mason
    • 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 February 10th meeting were reviewed. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the minutes. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The February 2026 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the February bills payable. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Olney Public Library received a $7,000 grant from the Johnsie Fiock Fildes estate for use for the One Book One Community Project. The library is very thankful as this grant allows us to move forward with the OBOC program. Andrea Puckett made a motion to open the budget to add a $7,000 revenue line from the Johnsie Fildes grant and a $7,000 expense line for the same, and indicated that these funds will be used for the OBOC program in 2026. Audra Clodfelter 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
    • Planning Committee – No report
  6. Librarian’s Report
    • Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
    • Logan indicated the 100 Remarkably Bright Creatures books purchased to give away for the OBOC program have been taken by patrons of the library. The board suggested Logan purchase another $1000 in books for give away.
    • The new graphics have been added to the children’s area of the library.
    • Gutters have not been fixed yet. Logan is going to seek another contractor soon if he does not hear from the original repairman.
    • The library is going to be closed July 4 th for Independence Day.
    • One Book One Community program is moving forward as planned. The author will speak at RCHS (RCPAC) at 9am for students and at 5:30pm for the community. Amy Julian is distributing books to high school students while OPL is distributing free books to the community.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • Long Range Plan Update – Logan reviewed the current long range plan covering ways we are succeeding and asking trustees for suggestions in areas where we might improve.
    • Review Chapter 3 Building and Grounds – Logan reviewed the chapter and reported that OPL is in compliance.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the budget as proposed by the finance committee. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  10. Executive Session – Please see above.
  11. Adjournment – Laura Lathrop made a motion to adjourn. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

March ’26 Board Meeting Minutes2026-04-20T12:44:49-06:00

February ’26 Board Meeting Minutes

2026-03-12T22:23:50-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

February 10, 2026

  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 February 10, 2026 at 5:32 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop
    • Absent – Rachel Kinkade, Derek Mason
    • 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 January 13th 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 January 2026 financial reports were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the financials. Crystal Trout seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the January bills payable. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report.
    • Personnel Committee – Derek Mason, Matt Kirk and Julia Eichhorst met with Logan to present his annual review. Copies of the compiled review were presented to the trustees.
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – No report
    • 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.
    • Logan also reported that there is gutter damage from the snow and ice on the south side of the building. It will be repaired as soon as the weather permits.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • Draft Library Budget – Andrea Puckett presented the 2026-2027 budget draft as well as estimated employee wage increases for review. Crystal Trout made a motion to enter executive session for the discussion of employee wages at 6:01pm. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried. Trustees entered executive session. Executive session ended at 6:11 pm and Logan re-entered the meeting.
    • Andrea Puckett made a motion to implement a $1.00 fee for scanning and emailing documents for patrons. Crystal Trout seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the budget as proposed by the finance committee. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • One Book One Community – Logan reported that OPL was granted $5,000 from Johnsie Fildes to be used for OBOC. That grant, along with $3,000 from Carrie Winters, $6,400 from miscellaneous programming and $2,000 remaining from Carrie Winter’s spring 2025 grant will allow us to move forward with the OBOC program. The book will be Remarkable Bright Creatures by Selby Van Pelt. Van Pelt will speak during the day at RCHS and again in the evening to the community, hopefully in April. The book is being made into a movie, launching this spring. Expenses will include the speaker’s fee, her hotel/food/mileage and the purchase of books as well as marketing the event.
    • Chapter 2 Advocacy and Community Engagement – Logan discussed the recommendations and indicated a goal to become more aware of local city and county information.
  10. Executive Session – Please see above.
  11. Adjournment – Amy Keck made a motion to adjourn. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:27 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

February ’26 Board Meeting Minutes2026-03-12T22:23:50-06:00

January ’26 Board Meeting Minutes

2026-02-23T15:03:34-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

January 13, 2026

  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 January 13, 2026 at 5:32 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop, Derek Mason
    • Absent – N/A
    • 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 December 9th meeting were reviewed. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the minutes. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • December 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the December bills payable. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to open the budget to add $3,000 which has been awarded to the OPL from Carrie Winters Trust to the Carrie Winters Trust revenue line and the Carrie Winters Fall Grant expense line. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried. It was noted that our grant request was $5,000, and we were awarded $3,000. Funds are to be used for One Book One Community if we are able to raise addition funds to see the project to fruition.
    • No action needed to be taken for the Philip Crackel grant regarding the budget at this time.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report.
    • Personnel Committee – Derek will be compiling the evaluations this weekend and requests that they all be received this week. He will present the evaluation to Logan asap.
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – No report
    • 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.
    • Logan also reported that Pampe has installed the new sink in the women’s restroom and that Dan Hahn is working on a quote for the graphics for the children’s area.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – Kyle Ziegler submitted a letter to the library indicating that he was needing time off and assumed that would end his agreement with the library. Logan discussed with Kyle that if he wished to return after his time off, it would please the library. Kyle is going to get back to Logan with a decision. Meanwhile, Logan is going to explore alternative service for cleaning and maintenance during Kyle’s absence.
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • Certificate of Deposit – Andrea Puckett made a motion to open a CD for 18 months at First National Bank at a rate of 3.56% with a deposit of $40,000. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan – Logan is going to request $7,000 from the City of Olney for books.
    • Staff Evaluations – Logan completed staff evaluations last week and made the results available to the trustees for review.
    • Chapter #1 Access – Logan reviewed this information and indicated the OPL is in compliance in all regards.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Rachel Kinkade made a motion to adjourn. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:47 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

January ’26 Board Meeting Minutes2026-02-23T15:03:34-06:00

February ’26 Board Meeting Agenda

2026-02-09T22:52:20-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

February 10, 2026

    1. Call to Order – Roll Call
    2. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments
    3. Secretary’s Report and Approval of January 13, 2025 minutes
    4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
      • Approval of Treasurer’s report
      • Approval of bills payable
    5. Committee Reports
      • Finance Committee
      • Personnel Committee
      • Policy/Bylaws Committee
      • Building/Grounds Committee
      • Public Relations/Marketing Committee
      • Technology Committee
      • Planning Committee
      • Transition Committee
    6. Librarian’s Report
    7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations
    8. Old Business
    9. New Business
      • Draft Library Budget
      • One Book One Community
      • Chapter 2 “Advocacy and Community Engagement”
  1. Executive Session
  2. Adjournment
February ’26 Board Meeting Agenda2026-02-09T22:52:20-06:00

December ’25 Board Meeting Minutes

2026-01-19T13:27:10-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

December 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 December 9, 2025 at 5:33 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Laura Lathrop
    • Absent – Matt Kirk, Derek Mason
    • 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 November 4th meeting were reviewed. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the minutes. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The November 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the October bills payable. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report.
    • Personnel Committee – The trustees have been emailed evaluation forms to complete and return to Derek Mason as soon as possible.
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – No report
    • 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.
    • Logan also reported that the per capita application has been submitted, informed the trustees that the worm lights have been fixed at no charge and reviewed the holiday event being held on 12/15.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business
    • Copier Service Agreement – Logan present quotes for service from GEI and Advanced Digital. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to enter into a 60 month contract with GEI. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Logan presented a graphic design submitted by Micah Peavler for the children’s area. The board was in agreement to proceed with the project. Logan is going to contact Dan Hahn regarding installing the design.
  9. New Business – N/A
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Andrea Puckett made a motion to adjourn. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

December ’25 Board Meeting Minutes2026-01-19T13:27:10-06:00

November ’25 Board Meeting Minutes

2025-12-19T17:15:26-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

November 4th, 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 November 4, 2025 at 5:38 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Derek Mason.
    • Absent – Laura Lathrop.
    • 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 October 14 th meeting were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the minutes. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The October 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Matt Kirk made a motion to approve the financials. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the October bills payable. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Crystal Trout made a motion to allow the funds from the CD expiring on 11/21 to be placed in a cash account until CD rates can be reviewed at the December meeting, and the CD interest being placed in the general fund. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Andrea Puckett presented several tax levy options for review. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to move forward with option 2 as presented. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – No report.
    • Personnel Committee – –The trustees were presented with Logan’s self-evaluation for review. Derek will be emailing a blank evaluation form to trustees to complete and submit. The evaluation results will be reviewed with Logan in December.
    • Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
    • Building/Grounds/Technology Committee – No report
    • 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.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business –
  9. New Business
    • Copier Service Agreement – Miller’s Office Equipment has stopped servicing the copier the library owns. Logan presented price quotes for purchasing and for leasing from GSI. No action was taken.
    • Holiday Lights – Logan presented a quote from Nick for building lights and building + worm lights. Crystal Trout made a motion to proceed with the building lights. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried. Logan is going to further investigate the
      lighting of the worm.
    • Staff Bonuses – Crystal Trout made a motion to approve staff Christmas bonuses with each employee of the library receiving + $25 over last year’s bonus, and contractors receiving the same bonus as last year. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Chapter 11 Youth and Young Adult Services – Logan reviewed chapter 11, and OPL meets all requirements, but considerations might be some sort of “story hour” outside the summer season and the implementation of a youth advisory board.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Derek Mason made a motion to adjourn. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:06 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

November ’25 Board Meeting Minutes2025-12-19T17:15:26-06:00

October ’25 Board Meeting Minutes

2025-11-23T10:26:02-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

October 14, 2025

  1. Call to Order – Roll Call
    • The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice-President Rachel Kinkade October 14, 2025 at 5:36 pm.
    • Present – included Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop, Derek Mason
    • Absent – Julia Eichhorst, Audra Clodfelter
    • 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 September 9th meeting were reviewed. It was noted that the third paragraph in part IV should begin Andrea Puckett, not Audra Puckett. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the minutes with that change. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The September 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the September bills payable. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • The board reviewed CD rates from all local banks for renewal of the Trustbank CD expiring on 10/10/25. Crystal Trout made a motion to reinvest the $125,000 into an 18 month CD with Trustbank at 3.75% APY, with interest from the expiring CD to be put into the general fund. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Finance Committee – Jane Guinn advised this week that the library’s tax levy information must be submitted to the city by November 14th . In order to make this deadline, the November meeting needs to be held earlier than the 2nd Tuesday, as it is Veterans Day.
      Crystal Trout made a motion to move the next meeting of the trustees to November 4, at 5:30 pm, instead of the previously arranged date of November 18th . Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • 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.
    • Additionally, Logan advised that Micah Peavler is going to submit graphics for the children’s area; Baker & Taylor, one of OPL’s current book suppliers, has declared bankruptcy and the library is going to use Ingram in its place; and the library has recently had problems with an unhoused patron becoming disorderly while intoxicated for which Logan has filed a no trespass request with the Olney Police Department; 3D printing is beginning this Thursday, and times are filled for October, November and December; OPL is beginning a crochet class soon.
    • J&J Guttering has submitted a quote for $1250 to repair the library’s guttering. Other quotes have been requested, but not submitted. Derek Mason made a motion to grant the work to J&J for $1250. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • River of Grace Intergovernmental Agreement request – the trustees noted that for the 2025-2026 school year, all agreements are already in place, and the request would be reviewed next July. Meanwhile, the trustees are going to review the requirements for agreements.
    • Logan presented a progress report for OPL’s current long range plan.
    • Chapter 10 Programming: OPL currently meets all standards except outreach to those who cannot come to the library. Ideas were discussed to fulfill that standard.
  10. Executive Session – N/A
  11. Adjournment – Matt Kirk made a motion to adjourn. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

October ’25 Board Meeting Minutes2025-11-23T10:26:02-06:00

November ’25 Board Meeting Agenda

2025-11-03T12:33:14-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

November 4, 2025

    1. Call to Order – Roll Call
    2. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments
    3. Secretary’s Report and Approval of October 14, 2025 minutes
    4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
      • Approval of Treasurer’s report
      • Approval of bills payable
      • Review CD Rates
      • Tax Levy
    5. Committee Reports
      • Finance Committee
      • Personnel Committee – Director’s Self Evaluation
      • Policy/Bylaws Committee
      • Building/Grounds Committee
      • Public Relations/Marketing Committee
      • Technology Committee
      • Planning Committee
      • Transition Committee
    6. Librarian’s Report
    7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations
    8. Old Business
    9. New Business
      • Copier Service Agreement
      • Holiday Lights
      • Staff Bonuses
      • Chapter 11 “Youth/Young Adult Services”
  1. Executive Session
  2. Adjournment
November ’25 Board Meeting Agenda2025-11-03T12:33:14-06:00

September ’25 Board Meeting Minutes

2025-10-22T15:16:41-06:00

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.

September ’25 Board Meeting Minutes2025-10-22T15:16:41-06:00

August ’25 Board Meeting Minutes

2025-09-11T17:42:34-06:00

OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

August 12, 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 August 12, 2025 at 5:31 pm.
    • Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Amy Keck, Matt Kirk, Laura Lathrop, Derek Mason
    • Absent – Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett
    • 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 July 8th meeting were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the minutes. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Measure carried.
  4. Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
    • The July 2025 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • The June 2025 bills payable were presented. Derek Mason made a motion to approve the bills payable. Audra Clodfelter seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Amy Keck made a motion to approve the May bills payable. Audra Clodfelter 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 a 3D printing policy is being written/reviewed. Using the printer will be by appointment only.
    • Logan also reported that the Lawyer in the Library Program will be extended another year as the grant has been renewed.
  7. Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A
  8. Old Business – N/A
  9. New Business
    • Janilyn reviewed CD rates for renewal of the FNB $50,000 CD coming due 8/15. Derek Mason made a motion to allow the CD to renew at FNB for a term of 11 months at a rate of 4.07%. Matt Kirk seconded the motion. Measure carried.
    • Summer Reading Program statistics were reviewed and included: overall attendance was up from 466 in 2024 to 741 in 2025, we had an average of 106 participants in the 7 events, more students completed the summer reading challenge than in 2024.
    • Chapter 8 System Member Responsibilities – Logan reviewed chapter 8 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. Laura Lathrop seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 pm.

Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.

August ’25 Board Meeting Minutes2025-09-11T17:42:34-06:00
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