Earlville Library District Board Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
On March 18th, 2025, the meeting was called to order by Ann Hecathorn at 6:06 PM in the library.
Present were Board members: Ann Hecathorn, Janice Wolff, Skip Nanzer, Marcia Farley, Mary Bender, Ben Hoffman, and Kathy Eager. Also present was Director Paige Frechmann.
Review of minutes from previous meeting: Ann Hecathorn made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Mary Bender seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Janice Wolff made a motion to accept the Financial Report. Marcia Farley seconded. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote.
Library Director’s Report: Paige reported on monthly circulation numbers and ongoing programs. She indicated interest in taking a MARC cataloging class but will wait until next year to try to enroll.
New Business
There was no new business.
Unfinished Business
Surf Internet: After days of difficulty accessing new internet source, Brett Budach solved the issues with some work still to be done. He will be paid for his much appreciated services.
Elevator Inspection: Paige has run into many dead ends trying to get Thyssenkrupp to set up a date for inspection.
New Computers: Invoicing has been a problem with vendor Lenovo. Paige will now try to purchase the needed computers on Amazon.
Plans for Expansion: Present owner of adjacent property understands that we are not ready presently to act on a purchase.
Insurance Requirement Change: First State Insurance indicated that with the new guidelines on surety bond insurance, we can save about $150.00 per year.
Elections: Trustee candidates will appear on the April 1st, 2025 ballot.
Elevator Sump Pump: New wifi signal may be strong enough to serve the sump pump without additional hardware.
ILA Standards Checklist: No movement.
Announcements: The next Board meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Earlville Library District.
Adjournment: At 7:00 PM, Ann Hecathorn made a motion to adjourn. Skip Nanzer seconded. Motion carried.