Marrowbone Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
October 28, 2024

On October 28, 2024, President Tim Moon called the Regular Meeting of the Marrowbone Public Library District Board of Trustees to order at 7:02pm with the following members present: Tim Moon, Bettina Wiltse, Jennifer Matheson, Cheryl Flood, Pamm Bonn, Steve Brown, and Cheryl Cribbet. Librarians Lisa Spracklen and Sally Ascenzo were present. 
Comments from the Public:
	 There were no Public comments.

Minutes and Reports:
Minutes from the September 30, 2024 Regular Board meeting were read and approved on motion by Cheryl Flood. Minutes from the September 30, 2024 Truth-In-Taxation Hearing were read and approved on motion by Jennifer. The Treasurer’s report was reviewed and Pamm motioned to accept the report and payment of the October 2024 bills. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote.

Committee Reports:

Unfinished Business: 
Levy Ordinance 24-2 was passed on motion by Bettina and approved unanimously by roll call vote.
The FY 25 Per Capita Grant requirements were discussed.
 
New Business:
The Date & time for the Board and Staff Christmas party was set for December 7, at 4 pm. In lieu of a gift exchange, we will bring nonperishable food donations for our local food pantry.
	
Librarian's Report: 
Circulation was down in October. 
Lego Night has started up again with good attendance.
We had 4 therapy dogs and their handlers visit us for Story hour last week.  
The library participated in the BASO Safe Trick or Treat on Main Street.   
Family Reading Night will be November 21st. 
The librarians shared comments from John Armer of how his adult granddaughter Elizabeth appreciates the library’s part in encouraging her love for reading and learning as a child. She is currently an air traffic controller in a high level national facility.
The librarians have been asked to attend the private family graveside service for Don Mulvany on November 9th. We are trying to find a volunteer to cover the library so that all 3 staff can attend.

Adjournment:	
	On motion by Jennifer, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm.

Secretary,

Cheryl Cribbet