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Auburn Public Library Board met April 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Auburn Public Library District Board of Trustees was held online in Auburn, IL 62615. The meeting convened at 7:08 pm.

President Ashley Foster presiding, and Lacy Strader, secretary.

Roll Call to Establish Quorum:

Board Attendees:

Ashley Foster – present via Zoom                   Jeffery Stutsman – present via Zoom

Carrie Pillischafske – present via Zoom          Shirley Deheve – present in library

Lacy Strader – present via Zoom                    Monica Garrett – present via Zoom

Jessica Lance – absent

Staff: Kristi Lear, Amanda Kendall, Nicole Szymski

Visitors: none

I. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Carrie Pillischafske to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2020 meeting.

Shirley Deheve – yea                Carrie Pillischafske - yea

Lacy Strader – yea                   Jessica Lance - absent

Monica Garrett – absent          Jeffery Stutsman - yea

Ashley Foster – yea

Motion Carried.

II. Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Lacy Strader that the Consent Agenda be approved.

Shirley Deheve – yea                 Lacy Strader - yea

Carrie Pillischafske – yea          Jessica Lance - absent

Monica Garrett – yea                Jeffery Stutsman - yea

Ashley Foster – yea

Motion Carried.

III. Unfinished Business

None

IV. New Business

None

V. Treasurer’s Report

VI. Director’s Report

1. Facility

a. Storm damage – April 8th a storm exposed dry rot under part of the facia.

Bolash Construction came in to remove the dry rot and replace part of the facia.

b. AEC inspection of fire extinguishers and alarm -AEC came out on April 15th for the inspection. There was a wiring issue in the alarm that was repaired.

2. Staff

a. Work from homes updates

b. Library website – the website has been updated to include tabs with resources for COVID-19, At-Home Learning Resources, and At-Home Resources for Teens and Adults.

c. Facebook live story-times – staff has been reading from home.

3. Programming

a. COVID-19 impact on Summer Reading- activities that can easily be done from home are being considered.

b. Patron self-registration for temporary library cards (online)

4. Fundraising

a. Spring Book Sale cancelled – add an extra day or hours to Fall Sale

b. Library Friends Group – we would like to have one created if volunteers can be found.

5. Long Range Plan Progress Report

a. Circulation Statistics

6. Other

VII. Committee Report

1. Budget/Finance Committee

2. Policy Committee

3. Building Maintenance Committee

4. District Expansion Committee

VIII. Public Comment

None

IX. Closed Session

None

X. Announcements

1. Next meeting is May 19, 2020

2. The last day for Trustees to submit a Statement of Economic Interest to the County Clerk is April 30, 2020.

XI. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm

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