Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
October 10, 2024
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Curtis Cunningham, Ann Brinson, Melissa Hedrick, Stacey Embry.
Absent: Kathy Jones.
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 thank you note from the Daughters of the American Revolution was read, in appreciation for
the recent display in the lobby that featured the DAR.
Friends Report: Library Trivia Night raised $423. A new fundraiser is being planned for the second week of
February. The next Friends meeting is scheduled for October 17, 5:30 PM, at the library.
Minutes: Melissa moved, Curtis seconded, to accept the August 8, 2024 minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of September 30, 2024, is $355,963.92. Melissa moved, Ann seconded, to
accept the reports for August and September as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: The new employee has been a great addition to the staff, opening new possibilities for
programming and allowing especially the library cataloguer to focus on tasks specific to her duties. Evergreen
has seen some glitches recently, which were resolved. The conferences offered by the Association of Rural and
Small Libraries and by the Missouri Library Association were beneficial. Building improvements include a screen
and projector for the Community Room, electrical wiring and shades for the pavilion, and new flooring in the
“Cozy Corner.”
Old Business: Ann moved, Melissa seconded, to revisit the sign project quarterly, starting January 2025.
Melissa moved, Curtis seconded, to accept the Petition, Solicitation, and Distribution of Literature on District
Property policy as revised. Motion carried.
Melissa moved, Curtis seconded, to accept the Bulletin Board policy as revised. Motion carried.
New Business:
Ann moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the back garden replacement bid from Oasis.
The library’s strategic plan underwent quarterly review.
Missouri Public Standards continued to be reviewed.
Adjournment: Curtis moved, Melissa seconded, to adjourn at 6:05 PM. Motion carried.
Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _________ on ____________