Monday, February 9, 2009

The regular monthly meeting of the Hickory County Library Board was held January 12, 2009 at 10:00am in the Hickory County Library Community Room, at the Hickory County Library, 99 New Hermitage Drive, Hermitage, Missouri, 65668.

President Doris Frye called the meeting to order at 10:00am.

The following persons were present:

Doris Frye, President

Hal Geltmacher, Vice-President

Gerda Fitts, Treasurer

Sharon Barrett, Secretary

Stacy Coulsell, Library Administrator

Trustee Eva Cooper was absent.  Attendance was taken via expense voucher.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Hal Geltmacher, seconded by Gerda Fitts, all in favor and the motion carried unanimously.

The minutes from the January 12, 2009 meeting were reviewed, after reviewing the minutes, Gerda Fitts made to motion to approve the minutes as written, Hal Geltmacher seconded, all in favor and the motion carried unanimously.

Administrator Coulsell gave her monthly Administrator’s Report; she reported that the Story Hour with both the Preschool and Head Start groups continued.  Coulsell reported that she had begun working on a technology grant to help purchase a new microfilm reader/scanner.  Coulsell reported that Mark Electric had been in to repair wiring on the Library’s existing heating units.  Administrator Coulsell reported that she was planning for the Summer Reading programs and was scheduling upcoming events.  She also noted that she was working with the Community Improvement Coalition on an art exhibit and educational programming.

Administrator Coulsell presented the Financial Report for the Library, the balance as of February 9, 2009 was $109,510.72.   This balance is the total of both of the Library’s accounts.  After hearing the Financial Report Gerda Fitts made the motion to accept the Library’s Financial Report as given.   Eva Cooper seconded the motion, all in favor and the motion carried unanimously.

Coulsell presented the Library’s Circulation Report for the month of January.  There were 19 new cards issued and Total Circulation for the month of January was 4058. 

Under President’s Report—there was nothing to report.

Under Association Report—none, as Association President Sharon Barrett was absent.

Under Friends Report, President Doris Frye reported that the Friends were meeting February 9^th at 10:00am simultaneously with the Board Meeting, the program was on China Painting.

Under Old Business—there was none to report

Under New Business—there was none to report

Hearing no public comment and having no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:45am.

The next meeting will be March 9, 2009 at 10:00am

Respectfully submitted,

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Sharon Barrett, Secretary