Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
October 8, 2026
Present: Melissa Hedrick, Mary Jo Jackson, Ann Brinson, Curtis Cunningham, Kathy Jones, Stacey Embry, Christine
Michele.
Absent: None.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Melissa Hedrick at 5:00 PM. It was held at 600 N. Hunter,
Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: A kind postcard was received from an anonymous sender.
Friends Report: The next meeting will be October 15, 5:30 PM, at the library.
Minutes: Mary Jo moved, Curtis seconded, to accept the minutes as presented from the meetings held on
September 3, September 4, September 5, and September 7. Motion carried.
Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the September 10 minutes as amended to include previously overlooked
information. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of September 30, 2026, is $363,971.76. Kathy moved, Ann seconded, to
accept the September report as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: Circulation numbers remained strong through September. Bids are being collected to powerwash
the concrete and the portico. The new library director is now transitioning into the position. The
communications position has been filled.
Old Business: The out-of-district cards and photocopy increases were tabled until further notice.
New Business: Ann moved, Kathy seconded, to move $3,276.80 from prior years’ funds to line #6140
($1,276.80) and line #6175 ($2,000.00) to account for reimbursing the new library director for mileage and
moving. Motion carried.
Closed Session: At 6:00 PM, pursuant of Section 610.021.3, Kathy moved, seconded, Mary Jo to move to Closed
Session. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
Curtis: Yes Kathy: Yes Mary Jo: Yes Ann: Yes
Adjournment: Kathy moved, Ann seconded, to adjourn at 6:48 PM. Motion carried.
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Melissa Hedrick, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________