Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
July 11, 2024
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Curtis Cunningham, Melissa Hedrick, Kathy Jones, Stacey Embry.
Absent: Ann Brinson.
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: None.
Friends Report: The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 5:00 PM, at the library.
Minutes: Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the June 16, 2024 minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of June 30, 2024, is $467,830.79. Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to
accept the report as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: Library marketing development continues, with excellent returns. More shelving has been
emptied and soon will be removed in order accommodate the “Cozy Corner” project. The Summer Reading
Program has seen a remarkable increase in attendance at all age levels. The McReaders program, sponsored by
the local McDonald’s restaurant, has been a huge success.
Old Business: The board devoted a portion of Old Business to brainstorming possibilities for increased
programing, services, facilities, and digital content.
Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the proposed revision to the salary schedule for August 1 to December
31, 2024. Motion carried.
Curtis moved, Melissa seconded to use reserve funds for the purchase of increased digital content, in order to
meet both the Missouri Public Standards and patron expectations. Motion carried.
Missouri Public Standards: Facilities was reviewed.
New Business: The Morgan County Commission named Ann Brinson to another term.
Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to retain the 2024 officers of the Morgan County Library Board of Trustees for

  1. Motion carried.
    Adjournment: Melissa moved, Kathy seconded, to adjourn at 6:15 PM. Motion carried.

Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _________ on ____________