Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
December 14, 2023
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Curtis Cunningham, Stacey Embry, Melissa Hedrick, Kathy Jones.
Absent: Ann Brinson.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Jackson at 6:14 p.m. It was held at 600 N. Hunter, Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: A thank you note was received from author Susan Kirkpatrick, who recently visited the library.
Friends Report: No report.
Secretary Pro Tem: Kathy Jones was appointed Secretary pro tem by the chair.
Minutes: Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the November 9, 2023 minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of November 30, 2023, is $272,287.58. Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the report as presented. Motion carried.
Directors’ Report: The new Evergreen system is seeing good use as patrons grow accustomed to the wider range of resources that are now available. Minor issues stemming from the transition to the new system are still being addressed. On December 18, a representative from Edward Jones will present suggestions for a retirement package, as a possible alternative to Lagers. The new reading challenge, Tournament of Books, has begun.
Old Business: None.
New Business: After discussion, the 2024 Budget was tabled until after the closed session.
Closed Session: At 7:10 PM, pursuant of Section 610.021.3, Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to move to Closed Session. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
Curtis: Yes Kathy: Yes Melissa: Yes Mary Jo: Yes
Return from Closed Session: Melissa made a motion to accept the proposed 2024 Budget as revised. Curtis seconded. Motion Carried.
Adjournment: Curtis moved, Melissa seconded, to adjourn at 7:36 PM. Motion carried.
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Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________