Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library

The meeting included discussion and approval of various reports including the Personnel Report and Treasurer's Report. There was a discussion regarding the Shawnee Repeater Board's decision to look elsewhere for Node Installation. The board also discussed the Librarian's report, which included statistics on library usage, programs, computer usage, new patrons, new materials added, website stats, database usage, desk collection, and circulation. The board addressed end of year fund adjustments within the first ten (10) days of 2026, via email.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered an update from Baird Investments regarding the investment portfolio, including a recommendation to develop an Investment Policy Statement. Reports were presented by the Treasurer and Librarian, including updates on a pending court case and ongoing state audits for 2022-2024. The Board discussed potential changes to the Eastern Branch's operating hours and reviewed printer contract transitions. Additionally, the Board reviewed personnel matters and discussed the upcoming agenda for the next meeting.

Key discussion items for the meeting include the approval of claims and payroll, presentation and approval of the Personnel Report and Treasurer's Report for October 2025, and a guest presentation from Shawnee Repeater Inc. Radio Group regarding Wireless Wi-Fi Installation. The Board is also scheduled to discuss a proposal to change the regular monthly Board Meeting date from the second Wednesday to the third Wednesday of each month, beginning in January 2026. The Librarian's Report for October 2025 covers personnel updates, including a new Circulation Manager role change and hiring a temporary Maintenance Manager, as well as updates on a secured $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in 2026 and a potential Pizza Hut Foundation Community Grant opportunity.

The agenda for the meeting includes the approval of previous minutes, the approval of claims and payroll, and the presentation and approval of the Personnel Report and Treasurer's Report. Key discussion topics are scheduled for the Librarian's Report and a Public Comment section. The meeting is also scheduled to address adjournment and the date/time for the next board meeting.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes an update from Baird regarding the Investment Account, presentation and approval of the Personnel Report and Treasurer's Report, and review of claims and payroll. Discussion items are scheduled to cover the ongoing State Board of Accounts audit for the years 2022 through 2024, issues inherited from the predecessor, review of the Capital Assets Ledger & Policy, the Internal Controls document, and the Library Board of Directors By-Laws for 2026. A Librarian's Report and Public Comment session are also scheduled.