Perry Cook Memorial Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
March 18, 2025
1. Call to Order
Mary R called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Roll call was taken and present were Mary J, vice president, Annie Fraizer, secretary, and board members Michelle Fidler and Travis Dean. Julie Rhea and Paul Sipes were absent. Nicole Meyers, fiscal officer, arrived at approximately 7:21 pm. Jennifer Gliebe, director, was present.
2. Minutes
Time was provided to review minutes. Annie motioned to accept minutes, Travis seconded this motion. All present voted in favor.
3. Director's Report
Time was provided to review the report. Discussion was held about the executive order from the government impacting the IMLS and how this could potentially affect this library. We are funded solely with the State Library of Ohio PLF.
No start date yet from Schwartz for pole barn construction in the lot next to the library.
There are plans to apply for a GOO (Guiding Ohio Online) grant to pay for the libraries of Mount Gilead, Selover, and Perry Cook to share a technology trainer. 75% would be funded from the grant and 25% would be split between the libraries. Cardington has maxed out their technology grant application capability at 5 years so they cannot join in this collaboration. If this is approved, Perry Cook will have 8 hours, Selover 8 hours, and 16 hours at Mount Gilead per week. The goal will be to offer appointments, drop ins, and classes for technology for patrons. This technology person would be an independent contractor not a library employee receiving library benefits.
Jen is applying for an LSTA grant for the Summer Reading Program.
Mead's Masonry started today on the side ramp repairs. This will be paid from our funding.
4. Fiscal Officer's Report
Time provided to review. Nicole said the insurance renewal is in the works. Mary J moved to accept the financials and pay the bills. Michelle seconded and all those in favor voted yes.
5. Old Business
None
6. New Business
Heartland Alliance church in Lexington is getting rid of their community free food box and would like to donate it to us. No library funds will be used for purchase of items to put in the box but will serve as a centralized location to house the box for those who need these items. A preliminary yes to hosting the box was agreed pending details being worked out.
7. Consent Resolutions
Small donations taken at the register in December in the amount of $45.60. Motion made to accept this by Michele first with Mary J second.
8. Adjournment
Michele motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm, Annie second.