The Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees, (L-R) Kim Burchett, Lynn Perry, Lennie Collins, Lindsay Smith and Susie Chambers.
LENNIE COLLINS IS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE LAWRENCE CO PUBLIC LIBRARY…
By Susan Salyer
The Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees met on September 9, 2024 at 12PM at the Lawrence County Public Library, 102 W. Main Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230. LCPL Director Carlie Pelfrey was in attendance along with the Board of Trustees Lennie Collins, Kim Burchett, Susie Chambers, Lynn Perry and Lindsay Smith.
Jeff Gurnee, from KDLA (Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives) was in attendance. He was at the meeting for support on any questions the trustees may have. He resides in Lexington, Kentucky.
AUGUST 12 & 21, 2024 MINUTES
The Minutes were approved with a Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Susie Chambers.
JULY 2024 FINANCIALS
The Financials were approved with a Motion by Kim Burchett 2nd by Lynn Perry.
TRUSTEE OFFICER ELECTED
President – Lennie Collins, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Vice President – Lindsay Smith, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Treasurer – Lynn Perry, Motion by Lindsay Smith 2nd by Lennie Collins.
Secretary – Susie Chambers, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Member – Kim Burchett, Motion by Susie Chambers 2nd by Lynn Perry.
BOARD UPDATE/ SFSP 2024 AUDIT UPDATE
SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) 2024 Audit Update Deanna Farris is the Administrator of the Summer Food Service Program and received stellar reviews for a Job Well Done. The reviews note that the library staff was passionate about the program and were ensuring the students receive quality food. It was refreshing to see such commitment to the program. They are doing an excellent job meeting the needs of the community. So again, Excellent performance by Deanna Farris and all the employees of the library.
AGENDA
1. August 12 & 21, 2024 Minutes – Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Susie Chambers. All in favor.
2. July 2024 Financials – Motion by Kim Burchett 2nd by Lynn Perry. All in favor.
3. Trustee Officer Appointments-
President – Lennie Collins, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Vice President – Lindsay Smith, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Treasurer – Lynn Perry, Motion by Lindsay Smith 2nd by Lennie Collins.
Secretary – Susie Chambers, Motion by Lynn Perry 2nd by Kim Burchett.
Member – Kim Burchett, Motion by Susie Chambers 2nd by Lynn Perry.
4. Board Update/SFSP 2024 Audit Update –
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 BOARD UPDATE
• August 2024 Door Count: 8,787
• August 2024 Summer Feeding:In-House Hot Meals: 1,140In-House Weekend Bags: 360Outreach Hot Meals: 210Outreach Weekend Bags: 192Total Hot Lunches: 1,350Total Snack Bags: 552
• August 2024 ProgramsAugust 2024 In-House: 15 Programs Attendance: 1,558August 2024 Outreach: 52 Programs Attendance 2,678August 2024 Total Programs: 67 Attendance: 4,236Self Directed Activities: 4Participants: 268
• August 2024 New Book Giveaways: 145(Front Table only. Programming/Story Hour pauses during August.)
• Weeded and/or Donated Books Given Away: 17
• Misc. Stats:
• Passports Processed: 2
• Notaries: 39
• Podcast plays: 29
• Big Sandy News Digital Collection Views: 130Unique Users: 108
• SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) 2024 Audit Update Deanna Farris is the Administrator of the Summer Food Service Program and received stellar reviews for a Job Well Done. The reviews note that the library staff was passionate about the program and were ensuring the students receive quality food. It was refreshing to see such commitment to the program. They are doing an excellent job meeting the needs of the community. So again, Excellent performance by Deanna Farris and all the employees of the library.
5. Public Comment – None
6. Adjourn – Motion by Kim Burchett 2nd by Lennie Collins
