The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room at the library.  Meetings are not held in July or December.  If there is a holiday on the second Monday of the month then the meeting will be held on the third Monday.  The meetings are open to the public.  The board members are:  Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Bob Howard, Harold Jehle, Monica Lampe, Pam Paige,Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon & Doug Whitney.  The library is overseen by two boards-one set up by the trust from the Wiley family and the township board.  The meeting for both boards are held at the same time.  The board for trust oversees the money from the cash rent of the farm land. 
    

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 6/13/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Doug Whitney & Kim DeSplinter  
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:25 PM.
The minutes of the May Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Summer Reading Program.
Tom Herman finished repairing the chairs.  He returned them to the library today.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Borrowing, Circulation, Disaster Plan, Unattended Children & Unattended Children Letter.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Harold Jehle made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:33 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 5/9/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Doug Whitney, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:25 PM.
The minutes of the April Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Summer Reading Program, Children’s Book Week, the air conditioner in the office, Mike Sullivan & Arissa Huffcutt volunteering & Historical Society pictures in the History Room.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to adjourn.   Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes  4/18/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Doug Whitney
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:20 PM.
The minutes of the March Meeting were approved as read.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the Non Resident Card price.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The price was approved. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed the annual meeting/dinner cost in comparison to other years, National Library Week, Poetry Month, Summer Reading, Doug will present part 3 of the Pew Research article next month before Monica presents the 4th & final section (as he was unable to be at the meeting today) and patron/circulation numbers.
Michelle also let the board know that she has a call in to Fred Lantz about installing the office air conditioner.  Tom Herman has not had a chance to fix the broken chairs yet.    
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 3/14/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney, Tom Herman & Kim DeSplinter & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:40 PM.
The minutes of the February Meeting were approved as read.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the Banking, Budget & Finance, Bylaws, Conduct, Discipline, Disposal of Surplus Library Materials, Division of Responsibilities Between Library Board & Library Director, Drug & Alcohol Free, Friends of the Library, Indemnification And Insurance, Inter Library Loan, Meeting & Telephone Conferencing, Meeting Room, Open Meetings Act, Prohibited Gifts, Public Access To Electronic Information Networks & Records to be Retained Policies.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed the annual meeting/dinner tomorrow night, not charging Samantha McLeese for any items that were ruined in the fire at her house and patron/circulation numbers.
Tom Herman volunteered to try to fix the few chairs that are broken.  He would like someone else to install the air conditioner in the office.  He thinks a support will need to be built.  Michelle will find someone to install it.  
Tom Herman presented the second part of an article titled Libraries at the Crossroads from the Pew Research Centers.  The rest of the article will be presented in April & May.
Harold Jehle made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 2/8/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Monica Lampe,  Tom Herman & Kim DeSplinter
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the January Meeting were approved as read.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to approve the Blood Bourne Pathogen, Copyright Restrictions, Ethics for Library Trustees, Gifts to the Library, Hours of Operation, Lost, Damaged & Overdue Materials, Minutes of Closed Meetings, Professional Ethics & Volunteers Policies.  Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Harold Jehle made a motion to adjourn.   Pam Paige seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Pam Paige presented the first part of an article titled Libraries at the Crossroads from the Pew Research Centers.  The rest of the article will be presented in March, April & May.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 1/14/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the November Meeting were approved as read.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the Meeting Date, Secretary’s Certificate of Minutes & Waiver of All Claims Policies.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
The Collins boys (Parker, Jackson & Brayden) are shoveling the snow this year.  Dan Johnson & Raymond Emerick were not interested.
Michelle Armbruster discussed number of patrons & check outs for 2015.
Harold Jehle made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 11/9/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Harold Jehle & Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the October Meeting were approved as read.
Tom Herman made a motion to approve the Freedom to Read & Freedom to View Policies.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Pam will get Truman’s number to Michelle, so the windows can be cleaned before it gets too cold. 
The library will be open for the Christmas Walk.  Santa will be here.
Michelle will contact Dan Johnson to see if he is willing to shovel snow again this year.  If not, the board would like to try Raymond Emerick.
Decisions were made about which board member would present each month next year.  Those who are missing will be filled in to the schedule. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Stephanie Colgan presented on an article called Beyond Circulation from the ILA Reporter.  Kim DeSplinter presented on Board Meetings from Short Takes.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 10/21/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan & Doug Whitney
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the September Meeting were approved as read.
The Mission Statement was reviewed.  Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the policies.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The policy was approved. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed:
Summer Reading numbers & finances.
Monthly numbers of patrons & materials checked out.
Larry fixed some things around the library.
The Annual Dinner/Meeting will be held in March.
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Stephanie Colgan will present next month as she was not present.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
 
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 9/21/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Monica Lampe, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Tom Herman & Kim DeSplinter
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the following:
The next meeting will be on October 12th at 4:00 PM.  
2nd little Free Library installed at elementary school.
Banned & Challenged Book Week is September 27th-October 3rd.  September is also National Library Card Sign Up Month.
Light out in front of frieze.  Can ask Dale or Larry to replace-it is close enough to stairs to replace without lift.  When more lights go out then we will hire a lift & probably replace them all like last time.
Windows need to be cleaned.  After all of the red dog is gone then will have Truman clean them.  Pam Paige will get Truman’s number to Michelle.
The strip of plug ins under the table in the sitting area don’t work.  Can ask Dale or Larry to look at them & see if need electrician. 
The Bill of Rights & Exhibits policies were reviewed.  Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the policies.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Doug Whitney made a motion to adjourn.   Harold Jehle seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Doug Whitney presented information about Banned & Challenged Book Week.  Monica Lampe presented information about a web site for selling books & videos called half.com.  It is similar to EBay except that there are fixed prices, not bidding. 
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 8/17/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the following:
The next meeting will be on September 21st at 4:00 PM.  
Summer Reading-went well-will have report by October Meeting.
The air conditioner in office window is not working.
Dale Runyon brought a concern from an anonymous person about parking to Michelle.
Book Signings by Sandy Miller, Randy Sollenberger & Cathy Bowen will be held.
Carly Patton will intern with the library from August 17th-December 7th.  This has been arranged through ICC.
The ECF Grant & the books that have been listed online.
Attendance at Conference in October. 
The Minutes of Closed Meetings & DVD policies were reviewed.  Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the policies.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Pam Paige commented on how nice the library looks outside.
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whiteny seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 6/8/15
Present:  Harold Jehle, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Pam Paige & Monica Lampe,
Stephanie Colgan made a motion for Harold Jehle to act as President for the meeting as Pam Paige was absent.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The motion was approved. 
Harold Jehle called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the May Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the following:
The next meeting will be on August 17th at 4:00 PM.  
The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Little Free Libraries-discuss damage to one at West Park.
Summer Reading-discuss first program on June 5th.
There were no policies to review this month.
The board unanimously approved appointing Doug Whitney to fill the opening left by Dale Runyon.  Dale has stepped down from the board.  Doug will fill the position until the end of the term in 2017.  He will then decide if he would like to run for the spot at the election.
Harold Jehle presented information about the importance of conferences for library staff & trustees.  The article was from Sally in Libraryland from the May 2015 issue of The Reporter. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 5/11/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Doug Whitney & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the April Meeting were approved as read.
There were no policies to review this month.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the pavers around the sign are complete, Ken Wills will be installing Little Free Libraries soon, patrons who won books for National Library Week, children got to choose a piece of candy for Children’s Book Week last week & the library will be closed on Memorial Day & Strawberry Festival.  The board decided they didn’t need to be part of a picture with the Little Free Libraries.  Michelle will get in touch with Jeff Lampe about running a picture & an article about them. 
Michelle informed the board that Dale Runyon is stepping down, so Doug Whitney will fill his spot until the term ends in 2017.  Doug will have to run in April of 2017 to continue to be part of the board. 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the Non Resident Card at the price calculated by the State Library form.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
 
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
4/13/15
Present:  Pam Paige, Tom Herman, Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Dale Runyon
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the March Meeting were approved as read.
There were no policies this month.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the check for Per Capita Grant arrived-$3247.50.  She also discussed Summer Reading.  The new copier has been ordered.  There is a warranty for 90 days and then a service contract will be put in place.  National Library Week is this week.  We are giving patrons a pencil & bookmark.  They can also put their name in for a prize.  We will draw four names-2 adults & 2 kids.      
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
3/16/15
Present:  Tom Herman, Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Dale Runyon, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Pam Paige & Jean Ann Plym
Tom Herman made a motion for Harold Jehle to act as President as Pam Paige wasn’t at the meeting.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  Harold Jehle called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the February Meeting were approved as read.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Employment of Relatives & Open Meetings Act.   Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed a discussion she had with Tom Herman about having a plague that would hang in the library with names of past board members.  The board thought it was a good idea.  Michelle will ask Pam Paige to check in to it.  Michelle also discussed the copier.  The board already approved getting a new one, but Michelle now has prices.   
The next meeting will be held on April 13, 2015.  
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
2/9/15
Present:  Tom Herman, Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the January Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym will not be here for the Annual Meeting or the March Meeting, so this is her last meeting as Stephanie Colgan’s first meeting after being elected to the board on April 7th will be the April Meeting on April 13th.  Thank you to Jean Ann for her years of service!
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the following policies:  Authority to Spend, Confidentiality of Records, Equipment & Computer Use, General Use of the Library, Lost, Damaged & Overdue Materials, Minutes of Closed Meetings & Sexual Harassment.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting/Dinner, Dan Johnson is shoveling, board members who will present each month at meetings, Free Little Libraries (one is on display, so take a look at it before you leave) and Pat would like to discuss the pavers for around the sign before they are purchased. 
The next meeting will be held on March 16, 2015.  
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to adjourn. Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Tom Herman presented information about Freedom of Information Act.   
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
1/12/15
Present:  Tom Herman, Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon & Michelle Armbruster
Absent: Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the November Meeting were approved as read.


Harold Jehle discussed cash rent for 2015.  The ending budget for 2014 & the budget for 2015 were discussed.  

Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies:  Freedom of Information Act, Material Selection, Meeting Dates & Patron Confidentiality.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies was approved.

Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting/Dinner, Return on Investment for 2014, the number of patrons and items checked out in 2014, board members who will present each month at meetings,

The next meeting will be held on February 9, 2015.  

Pam Paige presented information about Free Little Libraries and her hope that the board will discuss and promote this service to the public.   

Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn. Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes
11/10/14
Present:  Tom Herman, Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige & Michelle Armbruster
Absent: Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym & Dale Runyon
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the October Meeting were approved as read.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the following policy:  Staff Development.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Dinner, Free Little Libraries & which board member will present each month next year. 
The next meeting will be held on January 12, 2015.   
Kim DeSplinter presented information from the IL Library site that compares local libraries programs & figures. 
Harold Jehle made a motion to adjourn. Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes
10/20/14
Present: Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige & Michelle Armbruster  

Absent: Tom Herman & Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order. 
The minutes of the September Meeting were approved as read.

Jean Ann made a motion to approve the following policy:  Mission Statement.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.

Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading, Insurance form from Scot & the Annual Dinner Meeting. 

Pam Paige would like to spend the memorial donation the library received on the Lorado Taft in Chicago.  Michelle ordered the book.  A name plate will be added to the book.

The November Meeting will be November 10th. 

Monica Lampe presented information on Best Small Library in America Contest. 

Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn. Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes 
9/23/14
Present:  Harold Jehle, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige & Michelle Armbruster  

Absent: Tom Herman &  Monica Lampe

Pam Paige called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.

Kim DeSplinter a motion to approve the following policies:  Meeting Room & Travel & Conference.  Jean Ann Plym seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.

Michelle Armbruster discussed that at some point in the future a new copier will be needed.  The copier has been running with no problems the last month, so if there are issues again then Michelle will check in to a new copier.   The October Meeting will be October 20th. 

Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes
8/11/14
Present:  Harold Jehle, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Pam Paige, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Dale Runyon
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Acknowledgement, At Will Employee, Grievance, Initial Ninety Days, Leaves, Minutes of Closed Meetings, Reference Services & Services to Patrons with Disabilities.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed upcoming closed dates, discussing Little Free Libraries with Ken Wills and changing the date of the September meeting. 
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes
6/9/14
Present:  Harold Jehle, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Pam Paige, Monica Lampe & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the May Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies:  Borrowing, Circulation, Disaster Plan, Unattended Children & Unattended Children Letter.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
We reviewed Chapter 7, Collection Management of the Serving Our Public Standards for Illinois Public Libraries in accordance with the Per Capita Grant. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading prizes and dates.   She also reminded everyone that there would not be a meeting in July.  The next meeting is scheduled for August 11th.
Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
5/19/14
Present:  Harold Jehle, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Pam Paige & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the April Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to keep the price of the Non Resident Card the same.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The Non Resident Card price was approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading.
Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
4/14/14
Present:  Harold Jehle, Jean Ann Plym, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Dale Runyon & Pam Paige
Jean Ann made a motion for Tom Herman to act as President as Pam Paige was absent.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  Tom Herman called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the March Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster showed the board a thank you from Wayne & Diane Slone for inviting them to the annual meeting/dinner, the Annual Dinner/Meeting cost and attendance, Whitney & Potts sending something to board members (nobody had received anything yet) and the brick wall around the sign and flowers in the planter in front of the library.   
Jean Ann Plym presented information on the Rural Public Library Trustee.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
3/17/14
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Dale Runyon & Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the February Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies:  Budget & Finance, Discipline, Drug & Alcohol Free Library, Ethic Statement for Public Trustees, Inter Library Loan, Meeting Room & Public Access to Electronic Networks.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting/Dinner on March 31st and Larry Laughlin changing light bulbs in the safety lights.
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Tom Herman presented information about the Open Meeting Act.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
2/10/14
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Kim DeSplinter & Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the January Meeting were approved as read.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Blood Bourne Pathogens, Copyright Restrictions, Hours of Operation, Lost, Damaged & Overdue Materials & Minutes of Closed Minutes.  Jean Ann Plym seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting & Dinner and Alex Boord shoveling the sidewalks. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.  Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District  Meeting Minutes
1/13/14
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Harold Jehle & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the November Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies:  Meeting Dates and
Secretaries Certification of Meetings.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting & Dinner, Alex Boord shoveling the sidewalks, thank you to the board for the raises and the bonus and presented information on a Trustee Forum. 
Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
11/11/13
Present:  Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Harold Jehle & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Pam Paige
Kim DeSplinter made a motion for Jean Ann Plym to act as President as Pam Paige is absent.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.
Jean Ann Plym called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the October Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting & Dinner, the order for presentations by board members for 2014 and information about the new sign.  Michelle asked the board members if anyone made a donation of paper products to the Waughop family in the name of the library, as we received a thank you card.  No one present made a donation.  
Tom Herman made a motion to approve the Concealed Carry Policy.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.  Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Kim DeSplinter presented information about a Documentary called Out of Print by Vivienne Roumani which discusses the debate over the future of ideas. 
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
10/21/13
Present:  Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Pam Paige, Harold Jehle & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the September Meeting were approved as read.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the Mission Statement & Purchasing Policies.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading, the Per Capita Grant being submitted, a pipe leaking in the basement, Larry Laughary fixing holes made to fix the leak and Hardin Signs.
Harold Jehle presented a presentation on The Ripple Effect and Library Advocacy.  Dale Runyon presented a presentation on Right To Read from the Library Association. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.  Jean Ann Plym seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
9/9/13
Present:  Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon, Pam Paige, Harold Jehle & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the Display Space Policy.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The policy was approved. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed National Library Card Sign Up Month, Banned Book Week, programs happening at the library and that the library float won 1st place in the Fall Festival Parade.  Michelle will not be available for a meeting on October 14th, so the meeting will be rescheduled to October 21st.
Pam Paige presented a program on the Bodleian Library she visited while on vacation, 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
8/12/13
Present:  Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Tom Herman, Dale Runyon and Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Pam Paige & Harold Jehle
Kim DeSplinter made a motion for Jean Ann Plym to act as President due to Pam Paige’s absence.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.
Jean Ann Plym called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
There was discussion about getting a bid from Hardin Signs as the sign would be very expensive to order online and ship.
Tom Herman made a motion to approve the Minutes of Closed Meetings policy.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policy was approved. 
As Harold Jehle was absent he will need to present next month along with Pam Paige.
Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District
Meeting Minutes
6/10/13
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Dale Runyon and Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Tom Herman
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the May Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster shared a thank you card from the Foster family, discussed Summer Reading, shared that she hasn’t heard from Alan Diefendorf about the sign and that Larry Laughary is going to fix the concrete on the step.
A request was made for Michelle to talk with Andrea Clark about edging the lawn.  Andrea edged, but it was not what was wanted, so Kurtis Richerson was hired.  He charged $97 for the job. 
Jean Ann Plym presented on Local Libraries Are A National Treasure.    
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to adjourn.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director


Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
5/13/13
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman and Michelle Armbruster 
Absent: Dale Runyon
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.  
The minutes of the April Meeting were approved as read.  
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the Non Resident Card for $127.60 per year.   Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.   
Alan Diefendorf does brick work, so Michelle Armbruster will contact him to see if he would be able  to build a sign for outside the library using the bricks that are left over from repairs to the building after the tornado.  Bob Tannock will be the person to hire to run the electricity to the sign.  Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading and a few issues with Bright Futures.
Monica Lampe presented on Library Leasing Programs.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
4/15/13
Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman and Michelle Armbruster 
Absent: Kim DeSplinter  
Pam Paige called the meeting to order. 
The minutes of the March Meeting were approved as read.  
Pam Paige discussed  advertisement for the library.  She wondered if a sign outside that could list programs that people could see as they drive by might be a good idea.  Michelle Armbruster will check into prices.  
 There was discussion about a question from a citizen of Elmwood who doesn’t use the library about parking on the street.  This issue has been discussed before.  If people are concerned about being hit on Main Street then there is plenty of parking on Althea Street.  
There were no policies to discuss this month.
Monica Lampe will present next month.
Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.   The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
3/11/13
Present:   Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom
Herman and Michelle Armbruster
Absent: Kim DeSplinter 
Pam Paige called the meeting to order. 
The minutes of the February Meeting were approved as read. 
 Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following   policies: Banking Procedures, Bylaws, 
Conduct, Disposal of Library Materials, Division of Responsibilities Between Library Board of Trustees and Library Director, Employment of Relatives, Indemnification and Insurance (a few changes were made), Meeting and Telephone Conferencing, Prohibited Gifts & Records to be Retained.   Monica Lampe seconded the motion.   The policies were approved.  
Michelle Armbruster discussed:  Book Signing by Linda Edwards (it was scheduled by Linda
with not much notice, so it was not included in our articles).  Unfortunately, no one attended. 
George Tanner will hold a book signing and reading in May.  
Meri Pippins mural
Programs
Request for money for Fireworks-no 
Tom Herman presented information to the board on Trustee Relationships.  
Dale Runyon made a motion to adjourn.  Jean Ann Plym seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned. 
Respectfully  submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
2/11/13

Present:  Pam Paige, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman and Michelle Armbruster
Absent: Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the January Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Dinner/Meeting, Summer Reading and Steve shoveling the sidewalk.  
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies:  Authority to Spend, Confidentiality of Records, Equipment & Computer Usage, General Use of Library, Gifts to the Library, Lost Materials, Minutes of Closed Meetings, Professional Ethics, Sexual Harassment & Volunteers.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
1/14/13
Present:  Pam Paige, Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman and Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the November Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the bookshelves that Ken Wills built and the painting on the register in the bathroom.  She also talked about the current volunteers:  Becky Martin and Susan Flinn.  There was discussion about the annual meeting/dinner on the 21st.   She handed out information about a few opportunities to attend workshops.  A schedule was made for board members to attend a workshop or read an article and then present the information to the other board members. 
Pam Paige asked if Michelle had a wish list.  Monica Lampe said it is her wish that the library was open more hours.  Michelle said her wish would be to have more hours for staff as they are so busy all of the time they are here.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the following policies: Freedom of Information Act, Material Selection, Meeting Dates, Patron Confidentiality, Secretary’s Certification of Minutes and Waiver of All Claims.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.  Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
11/12/12
Present:  Pam Paige, Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman and Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the October Meeting were approved as read.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Freedom to Read, Freedom to View and Staff Development.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.  
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Annual Meeting and Dinner on January 21st at the Country Club, no meeting in December, the next meeting in January being filled with policies and budget issues, the 2012 budget looks good (only a few line items over budget-taxes  and farm maintenance), the Lynn Young (Lorado Taft) Book Signing had 12 people attend and 18 books sold, $840 memorial from Mary Jean Gutshall for children and youth books, asked Dale to cover the air conditioner in the office window, pipe in basement leaking (G & M called to fix it), 2013 will be 90th anniversary of a library in Elmwood and Community Center broken in to.  Michelle shared the list of meetings for 2013.  
Harold Jehle presented information from an article, Gone Fishing by Ruth Shasteen from the October 2012 issue of ILA Reporter.  Dale Runyon presented information from the ILA Trustees Facts File Chapter 1 Trustee Duties and Responsibilities.  Monica Lampe presented information on Little Free Libraries.  
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to adjourn. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 
10/15/12
Present:  Pam Paige, Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, bob Howard, Doug Whitney and Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the September Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the Mission Statement policy.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.
There was discussion about getting a gift certificate to thank Terry for all of his hard work to make the yard between his house and the library look so good.  It was decided that Michelle would send a thank you note as Terry told Bob Howard that he didn’t want anything.
Michelle will call Larry Laughary to see if he is interested in doing the work. 
There was discussion about the memorial gift given in the name of Mary Jean Gutshall.  The family would like to plant a tree in the front of the library.  The board decided to tell the family that a small tree that will not grow very tall can be planted at the east end of the building near the neighboring yard.  
There was discussion about Bright Futures use of the Conference Room.  The class is all set up.  No tape can be attached to the frames of the pictures, but if they would like to try hanging something from the ledge above the maps to cover it up ask them to do just one and then we can decide if we want them all covered.  The $500 deposit was received from Bright Futures.  The $100 monthly rent payment will be coming from the school. 
We reviewed Chapter 9 of Serving Our Public.
Tom Herman presented on Time to Play:  Recreational Gaming @ Libraries from ILA Reporter by Scott Nicholson.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes
9/10/12
Present:  Pam Paige, Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Bob Howard, Doug Whitney and Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman and Harold Jehle
Pam Paige called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the policies.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The following policies were approved:  Bill of Rights, Exhibits & Travel and Conference. 
Michelle Armbruster discussed the Fall Programs, the need to reschedule the October Meeting (the meeting will be on the 9th instead of the 8th), the library winning 3rd for our float in the Fall Festival Parade and Banned/Challenged Book Week.
Pam Paige presented information she learned while reading an article from the ILA. The article was Cooperation:  Exploring Effective, Efficient Service Models by Lori Ayre.
Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn.  Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes                                                                                                     
8/13/12
Present: Harold Jehle, Kim DeSplinter, Monica Lampe, Jean Ann Plym, Dale Runyon, Tom Herman, Bob Howard, Doug Whitney and Michelle Armbruster
Absent: Pam Paige  
Jean Ann Plym made a motion that Harold Jehle act as President.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  Harold Jehle called the meeting to order.
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
Jean Ann Plym made a motion to approve the policies.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.
Jean Ann Plym presented information she learned when she read an article about Libraries Legal Status from ALA.
Michelle Armbruster discussed Summer Reading.
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.  Dale Runyon seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster