Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
July 10, 2025
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Ann Brinson, Melissa Hedrick, Kathy Jones, Stacey Embry.
Absent: Curtis Cunningham.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Jackson at 5:00 PM. It was held at 600 N. Hunter, Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: A great note from a five-year-old patron was read, as well as a second note from an adult patron.
Friends Report: The Miniature Golf in the Stacks fundraiser is Saturday, July 19. The next meeting is July 17, 5:30 PM, at the library.
Minutes: The typo misspelling Kathy’s name was corrected in the May 8 minutes. Melissa moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of June 30, 2025, is $464,369.55. Kathy moved, Ann seconded, to accept the May and June reports as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: Tax revenue income is somewhat down to date, but the library will still be able to proceed as usual. Summer reading program has seen weekly number ranging from 135 to 167. Circulation is down compared to last year. Adult patron library usage is shifting toward digital resources. A second book club started in June, focusing on a variety of books that fit a selected theme, rather than discussion of a single book.
Old Business: None.
New Business: All current board officers were retained by acclamation.
The Garden Keeper and Grounds Keeper policies were tabled.
The Grounds Maintenance (Mowing) and Cleaning Services policies were reviewed.
Ann moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the Recording Secretary for the Morgan County Board of Trustees policy as revised.
Adjournment: Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to adjourn at 5:56 PM. Motion carried.
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Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________