Clyde Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Date: August 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

Present: Marie Archer, George Johnston, Steve Kaple, Frank Weasner
Absent: Amanda Dirlam, Sadie Rogers, Karen Langley

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

Minutes

Motion to approve the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes with correction was made by Marie Archer and seconded by Steve Kaple. Motion carried.

Gifts

Gifts totaling $1,221.33 were received for the month of June. Motion to approve was made by George Johnston and seconded by Marie Archer. Motion carried.

Director’s Report

• The Director reviewed her report with the Board.
• Building & Grounds: Perry’s Plantation will be assessing the tree in the front of the building. The Director is also seeking a window washing company.
• Technology: Technology updates were provided.
• Training and Meetings: The Director attended numerous trainings and meetings throughout the month.
• Staff: New staff members are doing a great job. There may be a retirement or reduced hours for a senior staff member. Cross-training is taking place.
• Clyde Fair: By consensus of the Board, the library will be closed on September 20, 2025, to allow staff to participate in the parade.
• Problem Patrons: The Director reviewed recent situations and the protocols put in place.
• Current projects were reviewed.
• Programs at the library continue in full swing.
• Staff Shout Outs: Staff participated in a last-minute meeting with EMS for emergency services training. The Board thanked staff for making themselves available.

Fiscal Officer’s Report

Fiscal Officer Karen Gerber presented the financial standings as of the end of July 2025.

• Month-end balance of all accounts: $1,562,757.65

Motion to accept the financial report as presented was made by Marie Archer and seconded by Steve Kaple. Motion carried.

Information regarding RDFCD11 Homestead exemption increases and expansion was presented. By Board consensus, the Director will send a letter expressing the Board’s support for this change.

Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor was presented. Motion to accept was made by Marie Archer and seconded by George Johnston. Motion carried.

Old Business

None

New Business

None

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn was made by George Johnston and seconded by Steve Kaple. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by Frank Weasner, Secretary pro tem