BOARD MEETING MINUTES Approved March 19, 2025
Wednesday February 19, 2025 Board Meeting Preston Town-County Library
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
The February 19, 2025 meeting of the Preston Hot Springs Town-County Library Board was called to order at 5:02pm by Chairman Peg Winebrenner. Board members Matt Pavelich, Rube Wrightsman and Mary Finlay(Zoom) were present. Library Director, Starla Rice, acting as secretary, and Tara Barrows from the public was also in attendance.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes from the January 15, 2025 board meeting were read by the Board members.
Discussion: Rube asked for further explanation of the Incident Report. Peg entertained a motion that the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting be approved. Matt moved that the minutes from the January 15, 2025 board meeting be approved. Rube seconded that motion. All trustees present approved.
BUDGET & CLAIMS
The board was presented with the budget reports for January 2025 and claims for February 2025. Discussion: Rube asked for an accounting of the increase in the General Liability Insurance, how long we’ve been with Liberty Mutual and the amount each year. Peg entertained a motion that the budget reports for January 2025 and claims for February 2025 be approved. Matt moved that the budget reports for January 2025 and claims for February 2025 be approved. Rube seconded that motion. All trustees present approved.
The following claims were submitted:
Visa $306.27 Office Supply, Maintenance Supply, Books, Tam Fed.
Liberty Mutual $500.00 General Liability Insurance
Michael Schmiedbauer $22.99 Repair and Maintenance Supply
Michael Schmiedbauer $75.00 Install Sweeps and repair hot water heater
Incident Report: Nothing to Report
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The director presented the February 2025 Director’s Report. Discussion: None
Public Comment: Tara Barrows says she really likes Knit Wit and she has just finished her 3rd book and thanks the library for all of their help.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. HSCPF(Hot Springs Community Projects Fund) proposal. The Library Board of Trustees says that structurally the library can not be a part of it.
2. Purchasing chairs for the library: The director presented 3 types of chairs for the library board to look at. Peg entertained a motion that the library purchase 12 of the black chairs for $599.70 and 20 of the folding chairs for $1399.95 and that we refurbish the 6 green chairs we have for the sitting areas. Matt moved that the library purchase 12 of the black chairs for $599.70 and 20 of the folding chairs for $1399.95 and that we refurbish the 6 green chairs we have for the sitting areas. Rube seconded that motion. All trustees present approved. Peg suggested chalk paint for the repainting of the green chairs.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Posting for city trustee position: Peg entertained a motion to post for a town trustee position due to M’lin Kendrick’s term ending June 30, 2025. Matt moved that we post for a town trustee position. Rube seconded that motion. All trustees present approved.
2. General Administrative Business: Siding report: Peg spoke with Kendall Merritt he priced metal siding through STUDS in Plains and the Amish in Plains. The Amish would like to come double check the measurements. Laura Lanfear spoke to Travis Felts and he says he is still interested in the job.
The director asked for the board to consider building a structure over the old propane slab for outdoor chair storage. The director will work on measurements and some pricing. Rube says he can get rough cut lumber for a good price.
The March 2025 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was scheduled for: March 19, 2025 at 5:00pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 pm as per motion by Matt; seconded by Rube. All trustees present approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Starla Rice, Director
Approved:
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