Hickman County Library Board Meeting
January 9, 2025
Chairman Brian Graham called the meeting to order. The following members were present: Jennifer Hudgins, Cindy Chessor, Brian Crist, Ashley Barnhill, and Barbara Mayberry. Also present were Ann Osborne, Jim Bates, Summer Boyd and Mina Dressler (Librarian)
Minutes of the November meeting were approved with a motion by Brian Crist and a second by Jennifer Hudgins.
The financial report was reviewed and approved. A motion for approval was made by Barbara Mayberry with a second by Cindy Chessor.
The librarian’s report was presented for both Centerville and East Hickman’s location. Items donated during ”Fine forgiveness Month” was taken to H.C.H.S. and E.H.H.S. Reviewed programming for both braches. Three computers, three monitors and upgrade supplies have been purchased using 50/50 tech grant.
Ann Osborne provided the regional report. Statistical report is showing more digital use. Summer reading 2025 theme is Color Our World.
Report of Committees
No committee reports at this time.
New Business
The board discussed and voted on the 3 CDs that mature 2/28/2025. Motion to move Charlie Thompson fund and Pearl Flick fund into 7 month CDs and Mary Stanfill into a 15 month CD was made by Brian Crist and second by Barbara Mayberry. Library board authorizes library director Mina Dressler to put the Charlie Thompson fund and the Pearl Flick fund in a 7-month CD, and the Mary Stanfill fund into a 15-month CD.
Mayor Jim Bates gave update on library expansion project, delayed for now, said he looking into multiple options for funding.
The board will meet again on March 13th, 2025 at 5 PM. Motion to approve made by Ashley Barnhill with a second by Jennifer Hudgins.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Cindy Chessor with a second by Brian Crist.