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Board of Trustees
Tiffany Sloan - Trustee
Meredith Jackson - Trustee
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The Moweaqua Public Library District is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected by local ballot.
The library, at 600 N. Putnam Street, has an operating budget of approximately $100,000 and is staffed by one librarian and two part-time employees.
The Board is responsible for establishing policy, authorizing services, establishing the budget, hiring the librarian, and authorizing the collection of the designated millage. Board members do not receive compensation for their services.
The MPLD Board meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Agendas are posted on the Fridays prior to the meetings. Minutes are posted after board approval.
2024–2025 meetings
Be it ordained that the regular meeting of the Moweaqua Public Library District Board of Trustees shall be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Moweaqua Public Library, 600 N. Putnam Street, Moweaqua, Illinois, on the following dates:
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March 18, 2024
April 15, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
July 15, 2024
August 19, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
November 18, 2024
January 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 14, 2025
May 19, 2025
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Board agenda
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m.; September 16, 2024
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Call to order
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Public comments
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Minutes and secretary’s report—review and approve
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Financials and treasurer’s report—review and approve
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Librarian’s report
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President’s report
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Policy review committee
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Vote on policies regarding (1) fines and fees and (2) public funds.
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New business
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Approve Ordinance 24-04, Levy
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Upcoming business
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Closed session personnel review
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Review policy on gifts to the library
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Review board structure
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Adjourn
Next board meeting: October 21
Board minutes
August 19, 2024
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ATTENDANCE: Marcia Berg, Arwen Bicknell, Meredith Jackson, Mary Rund, Laura Seitz, Tiffi Sloan and Librarian (Fran Lower). Absent: Patty Jordan (Arwen served as secretary.)
There were no public comments.
Meeting called to order by Arwen.
Minutes from the July meeting were read for any additions or corrections. A motion for approval was made by Tiffi with a second by Meredith.
Financial and treasurer’s report were reviewed; no items of note. A motion was made by Mary for approval followed by a second by Laura.
Librarian’s report: Fran discussed the unveiling of new website features; the rollout seems to be going well. Possible outreach methods were discussed. Fran also said she would contact Curt Haas about trimming the shrubs on the property. Finally, the regionwide October Library Crawl was mentioned; board members tentatively agreed to participating by visiting other regional libraries in small or large groups.
President’s report: Arwen reported that only a few more sexual harassment training certificates were needed. She launched the idea of starting a youth ambassador program in January; Laura, Mary, and Fran agreed to assist.
Marcia made a motion that Laura seconded to approve the policies scheduled for review this month. All trustees were in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Extended library closure (October 24–27) to facilitate the Haunted House nonprofit was proposed. Tiffi made a motion to approve with a second by Meredith. All trustees were in favor.
Laura made a motion to approve budget Ordinance 24-03 with a second by Mary.
The next meeting will include levy Ordinance 24-04; signature of Truth in Taxation, and policies regarding (1) fines and fees and (2) public funds.