Unofficial Minutes of the Hot Springs Library Board of Trustees
Present: Board members Jane Farrell, Mary Kay Thompson, Cheryl Huddleston, Gary Merkel, and Library Director Mary Terrones.
Meeting called to order at 6:15 pm by Jane Farrell.
Approval of minutes: Motion to approve by Merkel, seconded by Thompson.
Librarian’s Report:
– Library Institute June 3 & 4. May need Board member as backup.
– County Budget Request rescheduled for June 19 @ 1030 am.
– Continue researching county taxes and fees.
– A question regarding smoke and heat detector regulations arose from safety inspection.
– Check with city safety coordinator.
– Color Our World Summer Reading Program starts June 9.
– Wednesdays: 9-18 year-olds @ 2 pm
– Thursdays: 1-4 year-olds @ 1030 am and 5-8 year-olds @ 2 pm
– Closures:
– June 19 for Juneteenth
– July 4 (Friday) – July 6 (Sunday) for the Fourth of July
Financial Report:
– Vouchers: $5,369.28. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Huddleston.
New Business:
– Board term renewal dates.
– Criteria and Welcome Packet for prospective new board members
– Library Custodian job description doesn’t need any revisions.
– Position needs advertised.
– Trustee Handbook Chapters 12 – 14
Next Meeting: June 17, 2025 @ 6:15 pm.
Motion to adjourn by Huddleston, seconded by Thompson.
Respectfully,
Mary Terrones, Library Director
Jane Farrell, President