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Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District

June 2025 minutes

Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
June 30, 2025


The meeting was called to order by President Hildebrandt at 5:32 p.m.
Present: Hopkins, Pratt, Shanle, Cromwell, Adams



  • April meeting minutes were reviewed. Shanle moved to approve; Adams seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

  • May meeting minutes were reviewed. Pratt moved to approve; Cromwell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.



  • April reports presented and reviewed. Cromwell moved to approve; Pratt seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

  • May reports presented and reviewed. Adams moved to approve; Cromwell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.


Circulation statistics and new materials were discussed.



Monthly bills were reviewed. Cromwell moved to approve for payment; Pratt seconded. Motion carried unanimously.


Old Business

The Summer Reading Program began in early June.

  • Children’s Programs: Three Tuesday evening events held; final one scheduled for tomorrow.

  • Adult Program: A cookie decorating class with 4/80 Treats was held on June 4, attended by 23 participants.


New Business

  • Received $9,500 from the Illiopolis Corporate Replacement Tax on June 11.

  • Received $28,743.22 from Sangamon County property taxes.

  • Annual approval for non-resident library cards was discussed.
    Shanle moved to continue using the tax bill method; Adams seconded. Motion carried unanimously.



The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,



Shelley Hopkins
Secretary