Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Tuesday February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm in the Library Board Room
Call to Order
The February 25 2026, Board Meeting of Bryan-Bennett Library 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, Jennifer Dice, Gary Hahn, Lynn Larimer, Erica Nix and Gayla Wilkerson. Trustees Mark Decker and Marilyn Lewis were absent. Library Director Jodi Trinkle and Assistant Library Director Shanan Reed and Director of Programming Karen Shanafelt were also present.
Public Comment – None
Secretary’s Report
A motion to accept the January 20, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Trustee Angeloni with a second from Trustee Conrad. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion to pay the February 2026 bills in the amount of $14,934.92 was made by Trustee Conrad and a second was made by Trustee Larimer. All members voted yes and the motion carried.
Financial Report
Our finances continue to be on track for where we are in our fiscal year.
Friends of Bryan-Bennett Library Report
Another prison donation of reading material, valuing over $1,000.00, has been delivered to Centralia Correctional Facility. Things continue going well for our FOBBL crew.
Committee Reports
Finance- Trustee Wilkerson wants the amount of overage from IMRF, Social Security and Medicare disclosed. City Hall will have those totals.
Policy- None
Personnel- The Personnel Committee along with the Policy Committee will meet before the next meeting.
Building and Grounds- Although they haven’t met, upcoming plans will include spring planting.
Old Business-None
New Business
*Approval of Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
A motion to approve the purposed Mission, Vision and Values Statement was made by Trustee Angeloni and a second was made by Trustee Wilkerson. All members voted yes and the motion carried.
*A motion to approve the Strategic Plan was made by Trustee Wilkerson and seconded by Trustee Larimer. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
*Discussion and Decision about increased insurance for Director Trinkle will be further discussed after speaking with the City and Director Trinkle inquiring about her husband’s insurance,
*Parking lot maintenance will be discussed per President Hahn with the City Publics Works Department head Travis Sanders. Responsibility of parking lot and yard maintenance will be established.
*Discussion and Approval of FY 27 budget has been tabled until a meeting with City Hall has been conducted to answer pending financial questions. Trustee Nix suggested a special meeting be called after the Finance Committee meets with the city to finalize a budget.
Director’s Report
See Attached
Board Member’s report
Trustee Conrad has requested a Thank You note be sent to Salem Lions Club for their donation of a large projection screen.
Security Alarm gives out donations to local organizations toward the end of November and will be contacted for possibly donating to Bryan-Bennett Library.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn at 7:38 pm was made by Trustee Wilkerson and seconded by Trustee Conrad. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by Jennifer Dice
Board Secretary