MINUTES

November 10, 2025

Board of Trustees Meeting

Arcola Public Library District

Those present - Jeff Saunders, Mark Eadie, Alden Nay, Debbie Sosamon, Carey Wood, Cheryl Switzer (Acting Director), Tina Vandeveer (Bookkeeper)
Absent - Allison Cox, Emily Coombe

President Saunders called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Public Comments

• None
• Minutes from the the October monthly meeting were presented and reviewed. Nay motioned to accept the minutes and seconded by Sosamon. The motion carried.

Financial Report

• Financial report from the month of October was presented and reviewed. Motion was made by Eadie to accept the report and to pay bills. Motion was seconded by Nay. Motion passed with all those present voting yea, no nays.

President’s Comments

• None

Committee Reports

• None

Librarian’s Report

• Report received and reviewed. (attached)

Old Business

• Discussion on the issue of the Scout Cabin was once again tabled. After original lease contractual information has been obtained, it was determined that proper legal advice should be sought as to how to proceed. Library attorney Linzini will be contacted for advice. Action needs to be taken prior to the disbanding of the Lions Club. (a.s.a.p.)
• The newly renovated Teen Room is now complete and is now open. Teen volunteers completed the work of moving books to their new location.

New Business

• Laura Robey presented her resume and application for the position of Head Librarian. It was recommended by Eadie that her information be reviewed by the board members and her hiring be placed on the agenda for the December 8 meeting. She would like to start in January.

• Motion to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. by Eadie, second from Nay, motion carried.

Mark Eadie, secretary