Stone County Library
Regular Board Meeting
January 15 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Stone County Library met in regular session on Thursday January 15, 2015.
The meeting was called to order by President George Scott. Those present were Mary Carlson, Pam
Sheridan, Jim Huy, and George Scott. Angie Evans was absent. Also present were Librarian Colleen
Knight and library employee Patricia Roman.
Motion by Mr. Huy to approve the agenda. Mrs. Sheridan seconded. All members voted in favor.
Motion carried. The minutes from the previous minutes were reviewed. Mr. Huy moved that the
minutes be approved. Mrs. Sheridan seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion
carried.
The Treasurer’s Report for November and December was examined by the Board. After a discussion of
the utilities and ways to keep cost down, Mrs. Sheridan moved that the treasurer’s report be accepted.
Mrs. Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Mrs. Knight gave the annual directors report. Overall circulation was down 7% over last year.
Bookmobile down 54%, Galena 20%. However Crane was up 10% and the E-branch was up 48%. Patron
visitation was up and so was computer use.
Although the library spent under budget, revenue was not as expected so the library experienced a
budget deficit. However with the current financial situation, the library still has a surplus.
Mrs. Knight stressed that the number of county residents that hold library cards is very low (only 20%)
compared to most Missouri libraries. Most Missouri libraries range from 52-60%. Ways were discussed
to increase the library card registration. Suggestions were to have a table at the book fair at local
schools and county events. Summer reading promotion and churches were also mentioned.
Mrs. Knight announced that the library had received a Summer Reading Grant for $5,593. This money
will be spent for presenters, books, craft supplies, and personnel to help during the summer.
Blue Eye will open on Feb 9th. The grand opening will be attended by local officials. Mrs. Knight will send
out formal invitations soon. The library will open with some empty shelves but with quality material.
Mrs. Sheridan will contact her FOL group in Blue Eye about the food for the reception. Mrs. Knight will
put together a program with speakers for the event.
The board then moved on to New Business.
The board discussed the possibility of ending Bookmobile Service. After some discussion, the board
tabled this decision for the March meeting.
Mr. Scott called for a motion that board move into Executive session. Mr. Huy so motioned. Mrs.
Sheridan seconded.
The Board came out of executive session and announced that they had considered and passed a motion
directing the Library Director to request from various audit services a complete 5 year audit of the Stone
County Library for consideration by the board at the next board meeting.
Since there was no other new business before the board, Mr. Huy motioned to adjourn. Mrs. Sheridan
seconded and meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be March 19th at 3:00 pm
Respectfully,
Colleen Knight, Secretary