Perry Cook Memorial Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 11, 2025
1) Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Mary R. Roll call was taken and present were Annie Fraizer, secretary, and board members Michelle Fidler, Travis Dean, Julie Rhea and Paul Sipes. Mary J, vice president was absent. Nicole Meyers, fiscal officer, was present. Jennifer Gliebe, director, was present.
2) Minutes
2.1 December 10, 2024
Time given to review minutes. Julie motioned to accept minutes, Mary R. seconded this motion. All present voted in favor.
3) Director's Report
3.1 December 2024 report
3.2 January 2025 report
Time given to review reports. No questions for Jen.
4) Fiscal Officer's Report
4.1 Monthly Reconciliation
Nicole reported that the Charles Harris auditors reached out today about doing an abbreviated 2 year audit. 2024 bills are all completed.
No questions for Nicole.
Motion made by Travis to accept December 2024 financials, seconded by Michelle.
Motion made to accept January 2025 financials and pay the bills by Paul, seconded by Mary R.
5) Old Business
Down payment made to Schwartz to begin the construction on the building in the lot next to the library. An electrician was consulted about running electric from the library building rather than the street. They indicated that we can do this. It's planned that on March 17 the outside ramp should be worked on for accessibility. Jen is working on a grant for this ramp and front door accessibility but even if the library does not receive these funds, there is already money set aside for this in the budget.
6) New Business
A new Bulletin Board Policy proposed. Andrew Wick assisted with creating this policy by providing input when requested. Proposed policy reviewed. Prosecutor Wick said if it is a community based board, staff is allowed to use discretion for judgment calls if the material is of interest and value to the community. Motion made to approve acceptance of bulletin board policy by Julie and seconded by Travis.
Public meeting space policy was reviewed. Discussion included adding a paragraph that if the person who booked the room has an event on a weekend, they are responsible for snow removal. Motion to approve updated policy by Paul, seconded by Travis.
Looking ahead, the Fire Department is hosting an Easter hunt with prizes April 19th. Johnsville block party is scheduled for 9/20/2025.
Food box/blessing box at the Fire Dept. has been recently repaired and repainted. It's been proposed to move it to the library from the fire dept.
7) Consent Resolutions
7.1 Small Donations Taken at the Register
In December in the amount of $41.60. Motion made to accept this by Mary R and seconded by Julie.
Small donations taken at the register in January in the amount of $41.60. Motion made to accept this by Paul and seconded by Travis.
8) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Travis, seconded by Julie at 7:41 pm.