Clyde Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

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

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

Correspondences

None

Minutes

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

Gifts

Gifts totaling $10.75 were received. Motion to accept by Amanda Dirlam and seconded by Karen Langley. Motion carried unanimously.

Director’s Report

• Bayside completed their annual check and red-tagged two furnace units. After discussion, the board voted to replace the heater/AC for $11,239.00. Motion made by George Johnston and seconded by Sadie Rogers. Motion carried unanimously.
• The front door is broken and awaiting a repair quote from ACJ.
• Awaiting estimates from three businesses; approximate cost ranges from $40,000–$45,000.
• Director is working with vendors to maintain and assess building systems.
• Exploring the circulation of Hotspots and Roku streaming devices. Possible grant funding through TechSoup for Hotspots.
• The March Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at Clyde Public Library. The Director also met with the Sandusky County Communities Foundation to discuss a bilingual StoryWalk in Community Park.
• Meeting Room Policy under review.
• Summer Reading Kick-Off party is scheduled for May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The library will open at noon that day to allow staff participation. Motion to approve delayed opening made by George Johnston, seconded by Steve Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.
• Walking Audio Art Tour through the library; Architecture Scavenger Hunt with the Clyde Museum.

Programs at the Library

• March 3: Let’s Learn Spanish with Miss Nelcy
• March 3: Irish Dance Class
• March 13: Coding for Families

Old Business

None

New Business

Discussion of the OLC (Ohio Library Council) newsletter. 
Tabled: Changing the time of board meetings.

Fiscal Officer’s Report

As of January 1, 2024:

• General Fund: $1,279,496.85
• Total Amount: $1,577,825.94

Motion to accept the fiscal report was made by Amanda Dirlam and seconded by Scott Rogers. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM was made by Steve Kaple and seconded by George Johnston. Motion carried.

Next Meeting: March 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM