Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

June 22, 2026

The meeting was called to order by President Hildebrandt at 5:47 p.m.

Board Members Present: Luna, Hildebandt and Shanle. Bramel attended remotely by phone.
Librarian Hopkins was also present.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the May meeting were reviewed. Bramel moved to approve the minutes as read. Shanle seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Financial Reports

The financial reports for May were presented and reviewed. Luna moved to approve the financial reports. Hildebrandt seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

Circulation and Materials

Circulation statistics and newly acquired materials were discussed.

Monthly Bills

The board reviewed the monthly bills. Bramel moved to approve the bills for payment. Luna seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

Old Business

The summer reading program kicked off on June 1 with 40 participants enrolled. Since then, we have hosted two programs presented by the Macon County Conservation District. On June 17, children participated in a candle-making program presented by T Candles, where they created Stitch candles.

Due to severe weather and storm warnings, the adult candle-making class was rescheduled and will now be held on Wednesday, July 8.

New Business

The Illinois Heartland Library System requires annual board approval to continue offering non-resident library cards. The Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District utilizes the tax bill method, which is considered the most equitable option for determining non-resident card fees. Board approval is requested to continue offering non-resident cards using this method.

The library received $9,671.04 in tax revenue from Sangamon County.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Shelley Hopkins