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
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