February 24, 2025

Clyde Public Library Board Meeting

February 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm 

Present: Langley, Dirlam, Johnston,,Weasner, Kaple, Rogers 

Absent: Archer 

Others Present: Rachel Henck Bentley, Director, Karen Gerber, Fiscal Officer 

Correspondences: None 

Minutes: Motion to accept minutes with corrections was made by Kaple and seconded by Johnston. Motion carried unanimously 

Gifts: $10.75 to be accepted. Motion to accept by Dirlam and seconded by Langley. Motion carried unanimously. 

Director’s Report: 

  • Bayside did their annual check and reg tagged 2 more furnace units and after discussion the board decided to replace the heater/AC for $11,239.00. Motion was made by Johnston and 2nd by Rogers. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Front door is broken and awaiting for quote to repair by ACJ
  • Parking Lot Repairs: Awaiting on estimates from 3 different businesses and approximate cost was from $40,000 to $45,000 at this time.
  • Director is working with vendors on maintaining systems in the building for assessments.
  • Looking into circulating Hotspots again and Roku streaming devices. Awaiting for possible grants through Tech Soup for the Hotspots.
  • The March meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Clyde Library. Meeting with the Sandusky County Communities Foundation to discuss a Bilingual Story Walk in Community Park.
  • Going over the Meeting Room Policy Review.
  • Summer Reading Kick-Off Party will be May 31 from 10-12 pm. Delay the library opening to noon. The staff will be part of the party kick-off. A motion was made by Johnston to accept delaying the opening of the library from 10am to noon. Seconded by Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Walking Audio Art Tour through the library.
  • Architecture Scavenger Hunt with Clyde Museum. 

Programs at Library: 

  • 3/3 - Let’s Learn Spanish with Miss Nelcy.
  • 3/13 - Coding for Families.
  • 3/3 Irish Dance Class. 

Old Business: NONE 

New Business: OLC (Ohio Library Council) has a Newsletter. TABLED: changing the time of board meeting. 

Fiscal Officers Report: As of 01/01//2024 General fund: $1,279,496.85. Total Amount: $1,577,825.94. Motion to accept this amount was made by Dirlam and seconded by Rogers. Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 pm was made by Kaple and seconded by Johnston. Next meeting is March 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm