Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
September 3, 2026
Present: Stacey Embry, Mary Jo Jackson, Kathy Jones, Ann Brinson, Melissa Hedrick, Curtis Cunningham.
Absent: None.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Melissa Hedrick at 5:00 p.m. It was held at 600 N. Hunter, Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: none.
Friends Report: Trivia Night September 17 at 7 PM. Welpman Springs Brewing will be providing drinks and trivia. Bring your own snacks. $10 per person or $70 for a table. Next meeting will be Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 PM at the library.
Minutes: Curtis moved to amend the minutes under old business. With the election of a new president, Melissa Hedrick, Brenda Stefens will be removed from all bank accounts and Melissa Hedrick will be added. Stacey Embery and Kathy Jones will remain on the accounts in the same capacity. Mary Jo seconded, to accept the August minutes as amended. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Current balance as of August 31, is $406,987.07. Curtis moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the report as presented. Motion carried.
Directors’ Report: Hoopla continues to grow. The Shushbooth arrived and will be assembled on Saturday September 5 by the friends. Aspen is available. Roof repairs will start soon.
Old Business: None.
New Business: The current cleaning company, Mint provided less than two weeks notice and did not finish cleaning for the rest of August. Multiple cleaning companies were contacted; only 2 came in to review the building. Only one bid was received from American Cleaning Company, and they started on September 1.
Policies to review: Intellectual Freedom Policies, Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy, The Role of the Board and Library Director, Duties and Responsibilities of the Board and Library Director, and Collection Development and Management Policy. Sample interview questions and an Interview evaluation form were provided.
Closed Session: At 5:42 PM, pursuant to Section 610.021.3, Mary Jo moved and Kathy Seconded, to move to Closed Session. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote as follows:
Mary Jo- Yes Kathy- Yes Curtis- Yes Ann – Yes
At 7:34 PM, Kathy moved, Curtis seconded, to return to Open Session. Motion carried by Roll Call Vote as follows:
Mary Jo- Yes Kathy- Yes Curtis- Yes Ann – Yes
Adjournment: Kathy moved, Curtis seconded, to adjourn at 7:35 PM. Motion carried.
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Melissa Hedrick, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________