Don DeVore

The board discussed and approved the FY 2025/2026 budget as presented. The board of director's officer positions for FY 2025/2026 were voted to remain the same as the previous year. Updates included that the summer issue of The Sentry is at the printers with a September 01 deadline for the next issue's articles, ticket sales have started for Echoes of the Past Cemetery Tours, and the director has submitted grant requests for the JC Semiquincentennial Committee.

The budget includes sections for revenue, expenditures, debt, and cash investments. It details forecasted revenues from government support, miscellaneous sources, and operating revenues. Expenditures are categorized into capital outlay, administration, and operations, with specific allocations for personnel services, contractual services, and various repairs. The budget also outlines general funds, depreciation reserves, and other restricted fund balances.

The board discussed and approved the March financial report. The director shared the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Museum Bookkeeping and the proposed plotbrokers.com agreement for selling donated cemetery plots. The board voted to proceed with listing the plots. The director's report included updates on education/tours, exhibits, the history conference, and a book release event. The board also discussed the WCTF grant application for Phase Three of the Carnegie work.

The Johnson County Library Board meeting included discussions on finances, such as the approval of payments and trustee checks, and an update on the balances of various accounts. The board discussed and approved the transfer of $200,000 from the checking account for investment. Policy progress was reviewed, with a committee formed to update policies for the Kaycee Branch and updates being worked on for the Buffalo branch. The board also held an officer election, deciding to keep the current officers in their positions. A grant proposal for funding a full-time employee was also discussed.

The board discussed several key topics, including updates on resident quarantine status and mask usage at the AHCC, along with challenges related to the new MOS system and staffing shortages. There were positive reports regarding staff reviews and the Breast Health night turnout. The upcoming seminar hosted by Johnson County Healthcare Center was mentioned, and the new Director of Operations was introduced. Updates were provided on the Meditech demo and the relocation of Home Health and Hospice. Discussions also covered the Phase 3 construction project, the budget, and the financial report. The board reviewed and approved the proposed Mission and Vision statements.