MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

BRADFORD ANDERSON OGLESBY

“REGULAR BOARD MEETING”

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

6:00 PM

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Timpton called the meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.

ROLL CALL

President Glenda Timpton, Vice-President LaTisha Franklin, Secretary Gwendolyn Smith, and Trustee Annie Reed

Absent: Trustee Patricia Hogan and Treasurer Brenda Boykins-Montgomery

Others in Attendance:  

Assistant Director Jalyn Henderson

Attorney Steven Miller

Alderwoman Wanda McDowell

Christina McClerklin (Fisher) from C Fisher Municipal - Accounting firm

Dan Curran from Crowe - Auditing firm

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Ms. Franklin made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2025 Board Meeting. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to amend the agenda to move up new business. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Dan Curran from Crowe - Auditor report for FY 2024

Dan Curran discussed the procedures performed on key accounts, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, revenues, capital assets, and liabilities. He highlighted the importance of tying out to the levy under revenues, bank statements, and reviewing actual reports on the IMRF. Mr. Curran emphasized this report is clean. The Board had no questions.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to approve the FY 2024 audit. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

C Fisher Municipal LLC - Christina McClerklin (Fisher)

Ms. Franklin made a motion to accept the revised letter of engagement from C Fisher Municipal. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to open the floor to Christina McClerklin to discuss the FY 2026 Budget. Ms. Reed seconded.  Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. McClerklin presented the budget, highlighting the removal of debt and the addition of property tax revenue. She also explained the historical data presented in the budget and the increase in property tax revenue from $695,000 to $963,000. This information is calculated from the tax levy and collection rate.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to approve the FY 2024 audit as presented by C Fisher Municipal LLC. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to resume the Agenda. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion passed

FINANCIAL REPORT

        Bill List                $59,949.59

        Transfer                $59,949.59

Ms. Reed made a motion to accept the March 2025 bill list in the amount of $59,949.59.  Ms. Franklin seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to approve the transfer of $59,949.59 from the money market account to the operating fund. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Ms. Timpton asked Director Beyer to reach out to Andrea Justin-Ramirez from Old Plank Bank about any investment recommendations for library funds. Director Beyer will follow up on this matter.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

No report.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Provided orally. Director Beyer shared the following:

1. The Library’s Prairie Path Planting Day Celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11 a.m.
2. The roofing project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 14, 2025.
3. Quotes for a new fire alarm system will be gathered in the coming weeks for Board consideration.
4. Statements of Economic Interest are due May 1, 2025.

OLD BUSINESS

Old Bookmobile

One offer was received for the purchase of the old bookmobile. Ms. Reed made a motion to authorize the sale of the old bookmobile in the amount of $2,000 to Ali Shareef. Ms. Franklin seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

AUDIENCE

Ms. Franklin made a motion to open the floor to the audience. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

Aisha Wessar is present. She stated she appreciated the Library’s presence in social media. She asked if the Digital Equity Grant is a county, state, or federal grant. Assistant Director Henderson clarified that this grant is an annual federal grant for which the Library will continue to apply. Aisha hopes to see a STEM lab realized in the Library one day.

Ms. Franklin made a motion to close the floor to the audience. Ms. Smith seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Assistant Director Henderson thanked the Board for their support of the Taste of Markham. She reminded everyone that Saturday, May 10th is the annual Mother’s Day Paint and Sip.

ALDERMANIC REPORT

Alderwoman Wanda McDowell encouraged everyone to vote on April 2, 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn made by Ms. Franklin at 7:47 p.m. Ms. Reed seconded. Roll call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion passed.  

The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.