JANUARY 2026 MINUTES

Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
January 8, 2026
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Ann Brinson, Curtis Cunningham, Melissa Hedrick, Kathy Jones, Stacey Embry.
Absent: None.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Jackson at 5:45 PM. It was held at 600 N. Hunter,
Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: A patron expressed appreciation for the extra Hoopla sign-out that was given in December.
Friends Report: Next meeting is January 15, 5:30 PM, at the library. Planning has begun for the Valentine Dinner.
Minutes: Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the December minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of December 31, 2025, is $318,562.18. Melissa moved, Ann seconded, to
accept the December report as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: Foot traffic has slowed, especially in the mornings. Libby continues to gain popularity over
Hoopla. The renovation continues apace, and the water coolers will soon be updated.
Old Business: Artist selection for the mural remained tabled.
New Business: Ann moved, Curtis seconded, to approve the 2025 budget overages as follows: 6151.00, 6170.00,
6180.10, 6180.20, 6420.00, 6420.20, 6420.35, 6400.00, 6430.00, 6430.10, 6430.20, 6560.05, 6700.00, 6710.00,
6720.00, 6800.00, 6815.00, 6815.10, 6815.20, 6815.30, 6850.00. (Italics indicate general categories; 5080.10
went over budget because, and was financed by, Summer Reading Program sponsorships.) Motion carried.
Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to move $25,135.69 from 2020.09 to 1020.11. Motion carried.
Melissa moved, Kathy seconded, to amend the 2026 budget at 6420.20, 6420.35, 6815.10, 6815.12, 6151.00,
6170.00, 6710.00, and 6720.00. Motion carried.
MPLS: Administration and Government was reviewed in light of strategic planning.
Adjournment: Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to adjourn at 6:51 PM. Motion carried.