March 2025 minutes

Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2025

The meeting was called to order by President Hildebrandt at 5:32 p.m. Present were Hopkins, Pratt, Shanle, Luna, and Bramel.

Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the February 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 February were presented and reviewed. Shanle moved to approve the financial reports. Pratt seconded the motion, and it 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. Pratt seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Old Business
On March 11, the library hosted a candle-making class in collaboration with Decor’d by Shina Candle Shop. Nineteen participants attended and enjoyed an evening of crafting and refreshments. The event was considered a great success.

New Business
The board reviewed a letter from the bookkeeper regarding an underpayment in Shelley Hopkins’ partial health insurance reimbursement, dating back to March 2023. A new QSEHRA plan has been established with the correct reimbursement amount, effective immediately.

Bramel moved to reimburse Shelley Hopkins for the library’s share of her health insurance from March 2023 to the present. Shanle seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hopkins