Bryan-Bennett Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The November 18, 2025, Board Meeting of Bryan-Bennett’s Trustees was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Board President Gary Hahn.
Roll Call
Board members answering roll call were Kasey Angeloni, Brenda Conrad, Mark Decker, Jennifer Dice, Gary Hahn, Lynn Larimer, Erica Nix and Gayla Wilkerson, Trustee Marilyn
Lewis was absent, Present also were Library Director Jodi Trinkle and Assistant Director Shanan Reed.
Public Comment
None
Secretary’s Report
A motion to approve October 21, 2025, minuets was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Wilkerson. All members voted in favor, with the exception of Trustee Dice who abstained due to her absence of said meeting, and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Nix to pay the November 2025 bills in the amount of $18,662.39. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
We are still financially on track in all budget categories.
A motion to preemptively allow Director Trinkle to pay December bills was made by Trustee Larimer. The board will not be in session that month. A second was provided by Trustee Decker to pay the bills not to exceed $20,000. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Friends of Bryan-Bennett Library (FOBBL)
A detailed worksheet with all of FOBBL’s accomplishments this year was distributed. The Marion County Jail is now receiving paperbacks thanks to FOBBL. The silent auction will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025. FOBBL is hoping this will become an annual event.
Committee Reports
Finance- none
Policy-none
Personnel- Jesselee Tinker is leaving the library. An open position will be available at the circulation desk. Prior applicants will be looked into before this position is advertised.
Building and Grounds– The lines in the parking lot have been repainted.
Old Business
An update on the flooring was given. The board put forth a motion to authorize the Building and Grounds committee to put two bid packages together. One package for flooring and one package for paint. The total agreed on was between $45,000-$50,000. We may possibly use Koch funds for the project. Bids will be put out after the new year. Trustee Decker put forth the motion and Trustee Wilkerson gave it a second. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
New Business
The Board Secretary position will be up for grabs in April.
A motion to amend the Board By-Laws, as submitted by Director Trinkle, was made by Trustee Dice and seconded by Trustee Nix. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
A motion to offer semi-annual non resident cards for a reduced price of 3 months for $12.50 and 6 months for $25 was made by Trustee Angeloni and seconded by Trustee Conrad. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made By Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Wilkerson to offer the library staff holiday gift cards in the amounts of $50 and $100 depending on position. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Illinois Public Library Standards in regards to collection management were reviewed. Bryan-Bennett Library is meeting and or exceeding all core standards as pertains to collection management.
Director’s Report
See Attached
Board Member Reports
None
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:41 p.m. by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Wilkerson. All members voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned,
Respectfully Submitted by Board Secretary,
Jennifer Dice