Bryan-Bennett Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room
Call to Order
The August 19, 2025, Board Meeting of Bryan-Bennett Library’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 (entered the meeting at 6:45 p.m.), Jennifer Dice, Gary Hahn, Lynn Larimer (entered the meeting at 6:34 p.m.), Marilyn Lewis, and Erica Nix. Trustee Gayla Wilkerson was absent. Library Director Jodi Trinkle and Assistant Director Shanan Reed were also present.
Public Comment– None
Secretary’s Report
A motion to approve the minutes from July 15, 2025, was made by Trustee Angeloni and seconded by Trustee Conrad. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made by Trustee Nix and seconded by Trustee Dice to pay the August 2025 bills in the amount of $33,693.57. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Financial Report
We are still on track financially as far as the fiscal year is concerned,
Assets and Donations-Assistant Director Reed procured an AED cabinet and pads to accompany our newly acquired AED machine. As a thank you to our staff, pizza will be ordered. $80.00 in shelving donations also came in this month.
FOBBL
FOBBL member and Board Trustee Angeloni informed us of an upcoming September meeting. The sale room is still doing well. There is lots of materials coming in and going out. The fine forgiveness for canned goods was extended to stock our patron food pantry. As long as this program is not a burden to the staff, we hope to continue offering this service.
Committee Reports
Finance- None
Policy- None
Personnel- None
Building and Grounds- A work day was held and Trustee Angeloni. Trustee Conrad, and President Hahn along with Programs Director Karen Shanafelt all worked diligently to clean up our outdoor areas. More opportunities in upcoming months to join work days.
Old Business
Marvin’s Locksmith completed the new lock systems as of 8/19/2025. The new locks allow for staff to have a streamlined key access to library doors. Trustee Angeloni, representing the Building and Grounds Committee, provided the Board with a Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly maintenance checklist for staff, Director, and Board Members. Emergency drills with staff have never been practiced. Discussion was had involving the closing of the library for a day to run all drills including fire, gas, security, and active shooter. All EMS will be notified ahead of the chosen date.
New Business
Director Trinkle received Board approval to research further into Walmart’s new credit card program. Illinois Public Standards concerning Human Resources and Programming were reviewed. Bryan-Bennett Library rates at core or intermediate for everything with the exception of a succession plan for our Director.
Director’s Report
See Attached
Board Member Reports
Trustee Larimer has suggested we use our receipt printer to show patrons how much money they have saved by borrowing books from our library. We are using up obsolete items to allow this idea.
Trustees discussed the need for checks to be signed the night of scheduled Board Meetings as to allow bills to be paid in a timely manner. In the absence of our Treasurer, approved check signers will fulfill these duties. This item will be added to September’s agenda.
Trustee Decker informed the Board of a September 3, 2025, meeting concerning Federal Funding. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Director Trinkle, Trustee Decker and Trustee Larimer will attend.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Conrad and seconded by Trustee Decker at 8:02 p.m. All members voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by Board Secretary, Jennifer Dice