LEFT TO RIGHT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Lennie Collins, Susie Chambers, Lynn Perry, and Kim Burchett at today’s meeting. Not present new member Lindsey Smith.
EMPLOYEE AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS RENEWED CONTRACT FOR 5 YEARS
By Susan Salyer
LOUISA, KY. — On Monday August 12, 2024 the Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees had a Regular Monthly Meeting at the library, 102 W. Main Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230 at 12PM. LCPL Director Carlie Pelfrey was in attendance along with Board Members Susie Chambers, Lennie Collins and Kim Burchett. Also present, was newly appointed Board Of Trustee Lynn Perry.
The LC Fiscal Court Judge Phil Carter suggested Lynn Perry and Lindsey Smith at last week’s meeting to be added to the Library Board. Pelfrey SAID SHE is awaiting confirmation from KDLA, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives for Perry and Smith.
MINUTES
July 8, July 26, July 29, 2024 Minutes prepared by Susie Chambers were approved with a Motion by Lennie Collins and second by Kim Burchett.
FINANCIALS
June 2024 Financials were approved with a Motion by Lennie Collins 2nd by Susie Chambers.
EMPLOYEE CONTRACT
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Brooke Walker’s Contract. Walker, who was given a one year contract last year as a program assistant, received a 5 year contract. Motion by Kim Burchett 2nd by Lennie Collins.
BOARD UPDATE
August 12, 2024 Board Update
• July 2024 Door Count: 11,109
• July 2024 Summer Feeding: 3,546 Hot Meals (22 serving days) LCPL Hot Meals: 3,040 Ray Williams Villa Hot Meals: 506 LCPL Weekend Bags (4 Fridays served): 641 Outreach Weekly Bags: 739 Chapman – 120 Fallsburg – 271 Lowmansville – 168 Blaine – 180 Outreach Weekend Bags (Ray Williams Villa): 100
• July 2024 Programs July 2024 In – House: 50 Programs Attendance: 4,764 July 2024 Outreach: 50 Programs Attendance 1,407July 2024 Total Programs: 100 Attendance: 6,171 Self Directed Activities (In-House): 23 Participants (In-House): 2,254
• July 2024 New Book Giveaways: 678 (Story Hour and Front Table)
• Weeded and/or Donated Books Given Away: 19
• Misc. Stats:
• Podcast plays: 40
• Big Sandy News Digital Collection Views: 125Unique Users: 56
• Notary: 37
• Memory Lab Reservations: 2
• 2023-2024 KDLA Annual Report: Due August, 27, 2024 Complete – will email to board and post on website.
• Annual Audit – Fall 2024
• ILS Update: Staff training tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 8/20. Will closed ½ day.
• September Meeting: Trustee officer appointments President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Member
AGENDA
1. July 8, July 26, July 29, 2024 Minutes – Motion by Lennie Collins 2nd by Kim Burchett. All in favor.
2. June 2024 Financials – Motion by Lennie Collins 2nd by Susie Chambers. All in favor.
3. Employee Contract – Motion by Kim Burchett 2nd by Lennie Collins. All in favor.
4. Board Update – Carlie Pelfrey discussed the Board Update with Board Members.
5. Adjourn – Motion by Lennie Collins 2nd by Susie Chambers.
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The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12PM.
