Bryan-Bennett Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room
Call to Order
The September 16, 2025, Board Meeting of Bryan-Bennett Library’s Trustees was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Board Vice President Kasey Angeloni.
Roll Call
Board members answering roll call were Kasey Angeloni, Mark Decker, Jennifer Dice, Lynn Larimer, Marilyn Lewis, and Gayla Wilkerson. 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 August 19, 2025, was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Wilkerson. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasure’s Report
A motion was made by Trustee Dice and seconded by Trustee Decker to pay the September 2025 bills in the amount of $19,832.69. All members voted in favor and the motion carried.
Financial Report
We are currently on track financially and under budget in all categories.
Assets, Memorial Funds and Donations Report
Alpha Delta Kappa has given $100.00 to be used toward children’s books. Patron Iva Hicks has donated $60.00 for the purchase of a Kindle Fire to be used at the library. Friends of Bryan-Bennett Library have donated $800.00 for books, the Senior Reception and movie needs.
FOBBL
Books have been officially delivered to Centralia Correctional Facility. The shelves have been sorted into genre and is a big hit with the patrons. $800.00 has been donated for Santa and the Senior Reception. FOBBL is going to put on a silent auction to raise funds. Items will all be book related and is slated for the end of November.
Committee Reports
Finance– None
Policy– None
Personnel– None
Building and Grounds– Planters have been painted. There are plans to paint the parking lines, however, Jax Asphalt has not returned any calls.
Old Business– None
New Business
The library’s Certificate of Deposit comes due October 1, 2025. A motion was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Dice to allow Treasurer Wilkerson to shop around for the best rate of interest. All members voted yes and the motion carried.
The Tax Levy Approval was voted on for this year. A motion was made by Trustee Wilkerson and seconded by Trustee Larimer to accept the proposed amount. 5 board members voted yes and 1 no vote was recorded.
The Illinois Public Library Standards relating to Human Resources and Programming was reviewed by the board with Director Trinkles explanation.
At 7:20 p.m. Board President Gary Hahn joined the meeting.
Director’s Report
See Attached
Board Member’s reports
None
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by Trustee Wilkerson at 7:23 p.m. All members voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by Board Secretary, Jennifer Dice