Earlville Library District Board Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2025
On August 19, 2025, the hearing on the proposed budget and appropriations ordinance was held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. No members of the public were present, and there were no comments made.
The meeting of the Earlville Library District Board was called to order by President Ann Hecathorn at 6:11p.m. at the library.
Present for the meeting were board members: Ann Hecathorn, Mary Bender, Stephanie Eller, Ben Hoffman, Skip Nanzer, and Janice Wolff. Also present was Director Paige Frechmann. Kathy Eager was absent.
Review of agenda: No additions or changes were made to the agenda.
Public participation: No public participation occurred.
Review of minutes from previous meeting: Skip Nanzer moved to accept the minutes; Ann Hecathorn seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote.
Financial report: The library’s air conditioning was discussed, and the bill for its repair will appear on next month’s report. The board discussed costs relating to publishing ordinances in the paper, and wondered if the budget was enough to accommodate the costs – Paige will double check the budget. Mary Bender moved to accept the financial report; Janice Wolff seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote.
Library director’s report: Paige explained that opioid regulation training is available, materials will be provided for the library, and she will continue to update as the state clarifies wording in the bill. Paige has sorted out staffing to cover Lacie’s maternity leave by shifting hours for current employees and hiring an additional person, Lisa Harness. Jeanette has not finalized her plans for leaving yet, and she and Paige are working through those details. Paige would like to staff an additional librarian on Fridays and Saturdays and has found room in the budget for this to be possible. Lego club is on pause until February owing to Lacie’s leave, but the Lego wall remains available for use during this time. The outside handicap push button was replaced and now works. The air conditioner was discussed – a part was replaced and it works again, but Paige says the unit is “ancient” and it might be wise to think about budgeting for when it may need to be replaced in the future.
New business: The tentative budget and appropriations ordinance was reviewed. Skip Nanzer motioned to adopt it; Ben Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous roll-call vote. Ann Hecathorn and Stephanie Eller signed the Edward Jones paperwork after the meeting as well.
Unfinished business: The board member contact sheet was reviewed and all information was correct. The board discussed and clarified terms for maternity leave policy – Paige will draft the policy and present it for a vote at the next meeting. The elevator inspection is scheduled for September 9. The board members completed the annual walk-through of the library.
Items for the next agenda:
- Update on circulation statistics and investment information
- Review and vote on maternity leave policy
Motion to adjourn was made by Ann Hecathorn; Ben Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m.
Next meeting date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00p.m. at the Earlville Library District.