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 9/11/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:45 PM. 
The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the board presentation schedule for the rest of the year, the library closings in September, carpets spot cleaned, lights/lightbulbs installed in juvenile room & above circulation desk, Fall Reading Challenge BINGO Sheets, winner of the Guess How Many Game for the last month, pipe leaking in basement, discussed surveys from Summer Reading as well as other programs (one comment about needing Facebook for the library), Christmas Walk (Mrs. Claus will be back), dirt is all gone that was added to the spot on the west side of the building by the overhang, working on re-installing Free Little Library by school, Banned & Challenged Book Week September 25th-30th, September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, display & bookmarks about Fake News, discussed new Membership Standards, checkouts/visits for August.  Michelle will be gone on November 13th the date of the November Meeting, so asked that the meeting be switched to the 6th or 27th.  After discussion it was decided November 6th.  Michelle will post the change on the web site, hang a notice in the window of the library & post the change at the post office.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the Mission Statement.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to ask Eulail to start a Facebook page for the library to post programs/events to A Better Elmwood (instead of doing on her own) & to let patrons use Facebook from the library.  Michelle Armbruster will have Chris Armbruster take off the block that has been on the page.  Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  
Stephanie Colgan said she thought it would be a nice idea for there to be a craft during the Christmas Walk. 
Doug Whitney made a motion to adjourn.   Harold Jehle seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Kim DeSplinter presented information about long range plans for the library.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 8/14/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM. 
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the board presentation schedule for the rest of the year, the winners of the Guess How Many Game for the last two month, the winner of the Summer Reading baskets & the baskets for 1st Extended Reading Log, the time frame for patrons to turn in the 2nd Extended Reading Logs, Mit has dropped off the fixtures, extenders & lightbulbs, working with Spencer Curtale to set up a time for him to install them, need a board member to carry down new dehumidifier & carry old one up & dispose of it, the Summer Reading report, Reading Buddies at Country Comfort Retirement Home, Summer Reading Celebration Parties, Carly Patton is volunteering over the summer.  Play Group, Toddler Time & a new program (Family History Help will begin in August. 
Stephanie Colgan supplied information about the history of the library.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the Minutes of Closed Meetings Policy.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The policy was approved.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Monica Lampe presented information about the history of the library.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 6/19/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Harold Jehle, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Kim DeSplinter & Stephanie Colgan
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:50 PM. 
The minutes of the May Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the board presentation schedule for the rest of the year, the Free Little Library at the school was cut down before the construction began & will need to be fixed (Ken Wills has picked up & will fix & re-install when school informs it is ready), the lights for the juvenile section, Spencer Curtale was at the library on June 7th & is interested in doing the work that we need done to move the fixtures that hang above the circulation desk to the juvenile section & install two new fixtures over the circulation desk, information that was requested about the number of patrons who owe the library money (a list of those patrons was in the packets, closed days for the next month (July 4th for Independence Day), information about winners of the Guess The Number Game that has been happening for the last few months, Dale Runyon asking for permission to trim the trees & place mulch around the shrubs, number of items currently in the library, Mid Century Communications helped us get a grant for internet that will pay $486 of the $810 bill for the year (the grant needs to be completed every year & Mid Century will continue to take care of applying for us), working with Better World Books for donations & weeded books, the number of patrons in the library, items checked out, programs held & attendance for May.   . 
Michelle also presented the board with an updated history of the library that has been posted.
The board would like Michelle to ask Ken Wills for an estimate on the work & installation of the Free Little Library then for Michelle to talk with Claude Keefer to see if the school or the company doing the work could pay for them. 
Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Harold Jehle presented information on Trustees Duties.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
 
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 5/8/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Harold Jehle 
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:54 PM. 
Pam Paige & Doug Whitney took their oath of office. 
The minutes of the April Meeting were approved as read with a correction to the spelling of Spencer Curtale’s name and Friday inserted in to the following sentence, no staff wants to work later than 5:00 PM on Friday & no staff wants for work more than four hours on Saturday.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the board presentation schedule for the rest of the year, the proposal from Mit Beres about the lights for the juvenile section, the foyer light and the lights under the frieze, closed days for the next month (May 29th for Memorial Day & June 3rd for the Strawberry Festival), National Library Week cookie winners and children’s Book Week handouts, May is National Get Caught Reading Month, Summer Reading and the changes that are happening, I didn’t have the time the last few years to visit the school to discuss Summer Reading, but Eulail was able to begin the visits again this year, we would love to see the board volunteer to help with Summer Reading and asked board members to take the cover off of the air conditioner in the office.  
The board asked Michelle to tell Eulail thank you for all of her hard work.
Tom Herman doesn’t want to have three different types of lights in the juvenile section, so would like to keep thinking about the issue.  Other board members agreed, so more thought will be put in to new lighting.  The board will look at the new light with extender in the juvenile section as they leave the meeting today, to see if that is what they want to use for all of the light fixtures that hang down in that section.  They will also look at the new light under the frieze and at the light in the foyer to make sure these lights are what they want.  If all are approved then Michelle will let Mit know to bring the other two lights bulbs for the frieze, to get extenders and light bulbs for the other six light fixtures that hang in the juvenile section and to get the new bulbs for all of the recessed lights in the juvenile section and the front of library.  There are some lights in the library that appear yellow in color instead of white which doesn’t look good.  Tom shared that all lightbulbs eventually turn yellow with age.       
Answers to questions or updates on things that were discussed at previous meetings will be in Michelle’s report in the future.
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the Non Resident Card as the same price as last year.  Kim DeSplinter seconded the motion.  The price was approved. 
There was discussion about adding hours, but no final decision was made. 
There was discussion about purchasing a light up sign to hang in the window to let people know when we are open.  No decision was made.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 PM.
Tom Herman presented information about an article he read about libraries not charging fines.  This presentation lead to some questions about how many patrons we have who have fines that have not been paid for long periods of time, how libraries that don’t charge fines ever get items returned and how children with fines can use the library if their parent doesn’t have the money to pay the fines.  Michelle will bring information to the next meeting about the number of patrons with long overdue fines and will talk with Patti Smith in Brimfield about how charging no fines works as Brimfield doesn’t charge fines.  Michelle said that if children are willing to volunteer time at the library to straighten shelves of help with a program then fines can be reduced.  It has happened a few times, but not often.    
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 4/10/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Harold Jehle & Doug Whitney
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Pam will miss the May Meeting. 
The minutes of the March Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, that Meister (Dries Brothers) had installed a new water heater (they said the cost for the small water heaters would be more than the big one in the basement) (Tom said he & Doug feel that we were not given accurate information from Meister about the cost of the small heaters, he said they found them at a retail store for only a few hundred dollars), thank you to Tom for fixing the walls & painting in the hallway to the basement & in the bathroom, shared pictures that Mit took of his house where there are lights like the ones he thinks we should put in the juvenile section (there was much discussion about the lights-the decision was made to ask Mit to prepare a bid on lights like the ones that Pam has at her house (she got them from H & H) to put in the spot where there are no lights now & it is dark, also to try to find a bulb that is not a spotlight, but more bright that what is in the fixtures now, there was discussion about who to ask to do the electrical work-Mike Gensler & Spencer Curtale, there was discussion about trying to find a brighter bulb for the foyer as it is very gloomy in there), presented the hours of nearby libraries & the numbers of people who have been in the library from 5:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday & 5:00-6:00, 6:00-7:00 & 7:00-8:00 PM on Thursday nights from January of 2016 through March of 2017 (there was some discussion, but a decision was made to discuss the issue more at the next meeting, Michelle did share that most of her staff doesn’t want to work in the evenings by themselves, there is a need for at least two people to be at the library most of the time in order for all of the things that need to be accomplished to be accomplished, if there is only one staff member working at a time then cataloging, displays, decorating, ordering, workshops& other things could not be accomplished, no staff want to work later than 5:00 PM on Friday & no staff wants for work more than four hours on Saturday. Staff feel that if hours are extended that more hours need to be added to the weekly schedule to cover the extended hours), discussed summer reading & new programs.         
Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn.   Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 3/13/17
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:39 PM.  Pam will miss the April Meeting. 
The minutes of the February Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the date for the annual meeting/dinner, a new program evaluation form that staff will begin to use after programs, McVey hasn't returned her calls about the hot water heater, so she has called Meister (Dries Brothers), when you receive your receipt for your Economic Interest you may give it to Michelle who will keep them (if you would rather keep your own that is fine-Michelle needs them when it is your time to run for re-election), shared a handout that patrons have been receiving about programs at the library, magnets, handouts, pencils, brochures, bookmarks were out on the EDA table at the Outdoor Show.   Michelle also discussed that we have been seeing many books from the drop box with water damage.  Michelle also discussed that Mit Beres brought five stronger light bulbs to try in the juvenile room. 
Monica Lampe asked if the library could be open more hours in the evening.  Michelle will bring information about the hours of other libraries & the numbers of people who are in the library for the evening hours to the next meeting.    
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Delivery Service (new), Disaster Plan (updated), Employment of Relatives & Open Meetings Act. Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved.  The delivery service policy brought up a question about insurance for workers when they use their own vehicles to do library work.  Scot Jehle, Pekin Insurance said, “There would be workers compensation coverage for the employees.  Specifically medical payments coverage if this is the case. No coverage on damage to the vehicle driven.”  
Pam Paige presented information about the Future of Library Cards from American Libraries Magazine.       
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Kim DeSplinter 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 2/13/17
Present:  Pam Paige Harold, Doug Whitney, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman, Stephanie Colgan & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:38 PM.
The minutes of the January Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting, the date for the annual meeting/dinner & that she needs to know by March 1st who is attending, programs that are coming in the future (a pick it up & take it home craft, handing out trivia or coloring sheets, an activity one Saturday a month & programs on Tuesday afternoon-group for home school families and groups for non home school children the other three weeks.  The home school children could come to the other programs also.  Also talking with Country Comfort about working with their residents & offering assistance on the genealogy online resource, the water heater-perhaps that is why the water smells-Doug thinks we should call McVey to discuss, contractor looked at roof on Wednesday, February 1st to see if there was any damage from the hail, there is & a check has been sent for the work, surveys handed out through February 4th & collect until February 18th-will bring results to the March Meeting. 
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Authority to Spend, Confidentiality of Records, General Use of Library, Lost, Damaged & Overdue Materials, Minutes of Closed Meetings, Program Operating & Sexual Harassment.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the Travel Expense Resolution.  Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The resolution was approved.   
Doug Whitney presented information from www.ilovelibraries.org about Balancing Act.  Pam will present her presentation in March & Tom will present his in May.     
Monica Lampe made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 1/9/17
Present:  Pam Paige Harold, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Doug Whitney
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:51 PM.
The minutes of the November Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed a change to the date for the annual meeting/dinner, programs that are coming in the future (movies, popcorn, water, cushions & evening movies when schedule allows) (two ladies for the December Ladies Night Out cookie exchange)(five children for the Christmas Story Time), 10 people were at the Creative Writing Workshop, 30 people attended Tori Scotti’s book signing & she sold 27 copies, we have a few signed copies for $7 if anyone would like one, she donated $4 of each book sold to the library, surveys handed out since 12/19/16, online resources information handed out since 12/26/16, lights in the juvenile section are very dim, crack on the wall in the youth section and there is plaster work that needs to be done in the librarians restroom as well as under the urinal in the public restroom.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to approve the following policies (with a few minor wording changes to the previous policies):  Freedom of Information Act, Material Selection, Meeting Date, Patron Confidentiality & Secretary’s Certificate of Minutes. Tom Herman seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.   Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 11/21/16
Present:  Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Doug Whitney, Kim DeSplinter, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:  Harold Jehle & Pam Paige
Kim DeSplinter made a motion for Monica Lampe to run the meeting as the President & Secretary were both absent.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion. 
Monica Lampe called the meeting to order at 4:34 PM.
The minutes of the October Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting will be held on January 9th, the dates of the meetings for 2017 & board members selected the month they will present, the policies & information that will be discussed at the January meeting, the annual meeting and dinner on Monday, March 13th (cocktails at 6:00 & dinner at 6:30), Jackson Collins was the winner of the prize for Teen Read Week, The Collins boys will shovel the sidewalks & put salt down again this winter, a call has been made to Fred Lantz about painting the stairwell to the basement landing & a spot in the downstairs restroom (Tom volunteered to paint), the carpet & tile in the library was cleaned by E-Clean ($699) & the windows were cleaned by Truman Schuck ($275), Bob arranged for Andrea to spray the spiders this year & then we will see what happens next year, new programs beginning (Ladies Night Out & 2nd Saturday Movies-we purchased a screen to use for the movies, so we don’t need to borrow one from the school for the Ameren Program that Kenny Blum will be presenting on the 30th, the Christmas Walk & Mrs. Claus reading for the 1st hour, invited staff to attend both, creative writing program on December 29th (Kamin Huffcutt) & Book Signing (Tori Scotti-donating $4 of each book sold to the library) on January 2nd (thank you to Stephanie Colgan for the suggestion).
Tom Herman made a motion to approve the following policy:  Staff Development.  Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The policy was approved. 
Stephanie Colgan asked why the Director wasn’t able to run the programs until the new staff member took over.  Michelle Armbruster explained that after discussion with the staff the thought was that it would be better to not have any programs until the new staff member was hired & then let them decide what programs they wanted to do.  If the current staff  kept the programs running for a month & then the new person decided not to have any of the programs it seemed like that wasn’t very efficient. 
Stephanie Colgan has ideas she learned about a conference about things to do at the library.  She will get the ideas to Michelle.  The one she discussed at the meeting was having students do book reviews (audio or video) & then have them on the web site for people to watch. 
Monica Lampe said she wondered if the library could have an open sign that lights up.  She is unsure how it would happen. 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whitney seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 10/10/16
Present:  Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Doug Whitney, Kim DeSplinter, Pam Paige, Tom Herman & Michelle Armbruster
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:36 PM.
The minutes of the September Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting will be held on November 14th , the policies that would be discussed this month & next, EBook training for all staff tomorrow with John Howard from Farmington, the need for a screen for a program with Ameren Illinois in November (Stephanie will let the library borrow one from the school), there is no need for the television any longer (the board said it is not worth anything, so just give it away), the Annual Meeting/Dinner being in March (the board is OK with waiting), the staff would like to hire someone to paint the walls in the stairway to the basement (the board said to call Fred Lantz), Teen Read Week & prize,
Pam Paige shared that she spoke with Dick Taylor about people not parking in front of the library in the front of the library.  Dick sad he knows the person to speak with about it. 
Monica Lampe made a motion to approve the following policies:  Mission Statement & Purchasing.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Stephanie Colgan asked why the Director wasn’t able to run the programs until the new staff member took over.  Michelle Armbruster explained that after discussion with the staff the thought was that it would be better to not have any programs until the new staff member was hired & then let them decide what programs they wanted to do.  If the current staff  kept the programs running for a month & then the new person decided not to have any of the programs it seemed like that wasn’t very efficient. 
Stephanie Colgan presented information from the chapter on Technology from Serving Our Public.
Doug Whitney made a motion to adjourn.   Tom Herman 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 9/22/16
Present:  Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Monica Lampe, Doug Whitney, Kim DeSplinter & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Pam Paige & Tom Herman 
Monica Lampe made a motion for Harold Jehle to run the meeting as Pam Paige was not present.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The board agreed.
Harold Jehle called the meeting to order at 4:44 PM.
The minutes of the August Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the next meeting will be held on October 10th (Columbus Day), the polices that would be discussed this month & the next two months, Eulail Huffcutt has been hired to fill the open position, Mike Sullivan is working on the old book project, the staff deciding to cancel all programs until the new employee hired & can figure out what programs they want to do, Eulail will begin some programs again in October (Toddler Time, Family BINGO & Story Time) & will add others, Christmas Walk, Banned & Challenged Book Week Display, National Library Card Sign Up Month & gift cart give away, invited board to attend two things coming up:  State Senator Chuck Weaver will be at the library on the 23rd from 8:00-9:00 AM & Bob Fidler Book Signing on the 29th at 6:00 PM, April 2017 elections (Harold, Pam & Doug’s terms expire), discussing elections with the election board, so names can be on ballot, the library has been asked to proctor test for two different people this semester (three tests each), Pat & Carroll have spent at least 34 hours this month cleaning up all of the program materials & arranging them in the basement (there is still work to do & they would like the board to make some decisions about what can be thrown away& some help carrying things up & down the stairs), a bad smell coming out of the faucets in the two downstairs bathrooms, showed the information the library received about the new fiber optic line coming to Elmwood, many slow run times on the internet recently & that the IPLAR has been submitted and Michelle has a copy if anyone would like to look at it.    
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the following policies:  Display & Travel/Conference as well as the two policies that were revised this month:  Circulation & Equipment & Computer Usage.  Monica Lampe seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Kim DeSplinter asked why the board wasn’t involved in the hiring of the new employee.  Michelle Armbruster explained that all day-to-day running of the library, including hiring, is the job of the Director and shared that this is discussed in a policy.  Doug Whitney asked if Michelle could bring that policy to the next meeting. 
Monica Lampe asked why there were no programs in September.  Michelle Armbruster explained that the staff wanted to let the new hire decide what programs to have &  when to do them.
Monica Lampe asked about another closed meeting.  Kim DeSplinter explained that she spoke with Pam Paige who has the answers.   
Kim DeSplinter wondered why the library is closed on some holidays that are federal holidays.  She couldn’t think of the specific holiday that she had noticed we were closed when school was out & she could have brought the kids to the library.
Kim Splinter presented information from the chapter on Access from Serving Our Public.
Stephanie Colgan made a motion to adjourn.   Doug Whintey seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director

Library Board of Trustees for the Elmwood Township Library District Meeting Minutes 8/8/16
Present:  Pam Paige, Harold Jehle, Stephanie Colgan, Tom Herman, Doug Whitney, Kim DeSplinter & Michelle Armbruster
Absent:   Monica Lampe
Pam Paige called the meeting to order at 4:29 PM.
The minutes of the June Meeting were approved as read.
Michelle Armbruster discussed the History Room, Carly Patton volunteering over the summer, Mike Sullivan is finished with the inventory of the History Room, closed dates for September, Play Group beginning, attendance for Coloring Night for Adults & possible break for program, returned check from patron, tickets for Chiefs game & request to clean front of building with power washer. 
Kim DeSplinter made a motion to approve the following policies:  Acknowledgement & Disclaimer, At Will Employees, Grievance, Initial Ninety Day Period, Leaves, Reference Services & Service to Patrons with Disabilities.  Stephanie Colgan seconded the motion.  The policies were approved. 
Harold Jehle presented information about Chapter 7:  Collection Management & Resource Sharing of Serving Our Public. 
Tom Herman made a motion to adjourn.   Harold Jehle seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Armbruster
Library Director
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