Earlville Library District Board Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
On April 15th, 2025, the meeting was called to order by Ann Hecathorn at 6:00 PM in the library.
Present were Board members: Ann Hecathorn, Skip Nanzer, Janice Wolff, Ben Hoffman, Mary Bender, Marcia Farley, and Kathy Eager. Also present was Director Paige Frechmann.
Review of minutes from previous meeting: Mary Bender made a motion to accept the minutes. Janice Wolff seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Marcia Farley made a motion to accept the Financial Report. Mary Bender seconded. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote.
Library Director’s Report: Paige Frechmann reported on circulation and ongoing activities
New Business
Review of Closed Session Minutes: There were no closed sessions in the last six months.
Credit Card Limit Increase: Ann Hecathorn made a motion to increase the credit card limit to a maximum of $10,000.00 to facilitate the purchase of new computers. Mary Bender seconded. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote.
Edward Jones Investment Suggestions: Kathy Eager made a motion to purchase two new CDs from Edward Jones. $75,000.00 in a four year CD and another $75,000.00 in a five year CD. Ben Hoffman seconded. Motion carried with unanimous roll-call vote.
IMLS Funding Cuts: Paige made us all aware that suggested cuts to Federal funding may impact future funding of some programs including RAILS which coordinates and distributes interlibrary borrowing.
Unfinished Business
Elevator Inspection: Paige informed the Board that several tactics have been employed to try to schedule a needed elevator inspection but to no avail. She will continue the struggle.
New Computers: Paige can order these once the limit on the credit card is increased.
Elections: This meeting is the last of Marcia Farley’s tenure on the Board. We all thank her for years of dedication. Next month, returning board members Kathy Eager and Mary Bender along with new member, Stephanie Eller will be seated.
Elevator Sump Pump: Ben Hoffman and Paige can finish this install.
ILA Standards Checklist: No movement.
Items for the next agenda: Elevator, new computers, swearing in of new board members, sump pump, ILA.
Announcements: The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Earlville Library District.
Adjournment of regular meeting: Ann Hecathorn made a motion to adjourn at 6:28 PM. Marcia Farley seconded. Motion carried.