Monthly Meetings of the
Barryton Public Library Board
Are held the 3rd Friday of each month
At 1:00pm at the library
198 Northern Ave, Barryton Mi 49305
989-382-5288

BARRYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

P.O. BOX 215

BARRYTON, MICHIGAN 49305

May 17, 2024

Library Board Meeting Minutes

Board members in attendance:

Ellen Shanafelt

Debra Willis-Lynch

Roverta Coon

Nancy Mohr

Linda Myers

Christopher Decator

Meeting called to order at 1:44 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda: Motion made by Debra Willis-Lynch to adopt the agenda, seconded by Christopher Decator.

All ayes, no opposed-motion carried.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Nancy to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2024 board meeting, seconded by Linda.

All ayes, no opposed-motion carried.

Public participation: None

Correspondence:    None

Committee Reports: None                                                                             

Director’s Report:

Income since last meeting:

                        Millage:  Chippewa Twp.  $6,288.92

Bank Interest:      $ 415.86

Vintage Book Sale  $900.00

The Vintage book sale was held for almost 2 weeks.  The regular book sale will begin May 31^st.

The router at Chippewa Library gave out last week.  The replacement cost for the router was $75.00.  It may be time to switch from Charter Spectrum to Point Broadband at the Chippewa library. It would be faster and cost about the same as long as we use their service for phones like we do in Barryton. There will be a few hundred dollars cost for installation.

Two 3^rd grade classes are coming for a visit next Friday.  (about 40 students)

The hours at Chippewa will now be Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am to 5 pm.  Saturday will be 9 am to 1 pm.

The village delivered planters to each of the businesses on Northern Ave. The hostas in the library garden are getting big!

Motion made by Christopher to approve the Director’s report, seconded by Debra.

All ayes, no nays opposed-motion carried..

Other Business:

The Board discussed the Marijuana Excise Tax Funds (MET) Grant Application and the wording for the millage renewal proposal.

Action Items:.

Motion made by Debra to pay check #12452-12528 plus EFT's in the amount of $12,796.31, seconded by Roverta.

All ayes, no opposed-motion carried.

Suggested Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the Barryton Public Library District of Mecosta County approves the following millage ballot question and directs the Secretary to submit it to the County Clerk no later than July 20, 2024, to be placed on the November 5, 2024 election ballot:

Barryton Public Library/Chippewa Branch Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Shall the Barryton Public Library/Chippewa Branch Library district renew its current millage (.9581 mills which expires December 31, 2024) at the originally approved rate of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1000 of taxable value) on taxable property within the limits of the Library District for 4 years (2025-2028 inclusive) for library operations and all purposes authorized by law?  If approved the millage is estimated to generate $141,000 in its first year.

            Millage accounts for 80% of the library’s funding.

Motion made by Linda to approve the suggested Resolution for the Operating Millage Renewal Proposal, seconded by Christopher.

All ayes, no opposed-motion carried.

Annual Budget Hearing will be June 21, 2024 at 12:45 p.m.  The regular meeting will follow on June 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Next Meeting:  Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1 p.m.

Adjournment: Motion made to adjourn by Debra, seconded by Christopher.

All ayes, no opposed-motion carried.

Nancy L. Mohr  Co-Secretary

Barryton Public Library Minutes

April 19, 2024

Board members in attendance: 

            Roverta Coon

            Christopher Decator

            Debra Willis Lynch

             Linda Myers

Via Teleconference:

            Nancy Mohr

            Ellen Shanafelt

The meeting was called to order by VP Christopher Decator at 11:59.  Motion to adopt agenda was made by D. Lynch, seconded by R. Coon and approved with all Board members voting Aye.

The Secretary’s report was motioned to be approved as printed by L. Myers, seconded by D. Lynch and approved by all Board members.

There was no public participation.

One letter was presented to Board from Tom Kunse the 100^th district State Representative congratulating the Library on service to public.

There were no committee reports.

Library Director Marcia provided an update of Library business over the last month.

• There was a donation to the Library from Fawn Braun, a patron of $500.
• We also received a check from Orient Township to support the library.
• Additional income has been received:  $2060.72 – State Aid, $298.71 – Isabella County Penal fines and $400.80 – CD interest.
• The free Hotspot Program, which is very popular for Library Patrons will end soon and cost to finance will be approximately $1500 per year.  Marcia suggested we might consider requesting in our Marijuana Tax dollar application.
• One of our employees, Ben will be working fewer hours soon, as he has opened a store on M66.  The opening will be filled by current employees.
• The Vintage Book sale is set to begin May 3.  Posters have been distributed in surrounding communities as well as our Facebook Page.

Motion to approve the Director’s report was made by E. Shanafelt and seconded by Nancy Mohr.All 7 Board members approved.

Other Business from L. Myers concerned the application for marijuana excise tax monies which the County will be allocating this summer.The new application will be posted on the County website in May and any organizations wishing to apply will be required to complete the application and present request, as well, as any other required documents by the deadline date, which as of yet has not been determined.

Other Business the Board must take up next month is a discussion of millage wording for the election ballot.

Also, R. Coon told Board she would be contacting bank to get interest rates for the CD that will mature in June.

D. Lynch made motion to approve the bills with R. Coon seconding the motion.All 7 members approved.Checks included #12452 – 12492 plus EFT ‘s = $15,092.05.

Motion to adjourn meeting made by D. Lynch, seconded by R. Coon.7 Ayes.

Next meeting will begin at 10AM on May 17 for a budget workshop, with the regular monthly meeting following the workshop at 1:00pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda Myers, Co-Secretary

Barryton Library

198 Northern Ave

P.O. Box 215

Barryton, Michigan 49305

March 15, 2024

LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES

Board Members in Attendance: 

Ellen Shanafelt, Nancy Mohr, (tele-communications)

Roverta Coon, Debra Willis-Lynch, Chris Decator,

Linda Myers (Skype)

Meeting called to order at 1:00p.m.

Motion to adopt the agenda made by Roverta, seconded by Linda.  All ayes, no nays, motion carried.

Motion made by Linda to approve minutes of  February 16, 2024 seconded by Debra. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.

No public comments or committee reports.

Director's report:  Penal fines Mecosta Co. $8,182.05

Bank interest:  $399.14

We still have millage coming in from Chippewa and Fork Twps.

Artwork that was in storage was hung also one that was done by Christopher Decator.  The library looks wonderful and getting lots of attention.

The bathroom now has a coatrack which was donated by Bill Wood.   

Motion made by Ellen, seconded by Nancy to approve the Director's Report.  All ayes, no nays, motion carried.

Action Items:  Motion made by Debra to pay check #12419-12451 plus EFT's in the amount of $11,302.01 seconded by Roverta.  All ayes, no nays, motion carried.

Other business:  none

Correspondence:  Jennifer Balcom, director of Mid-Michigan Library League sent info regarding the Open Meeting Act.

Next Meeting:  April 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn made by Ellen, seconded by Debra.  All ayes, no nays, motion carried.

Nancy Mohr

Co-Secretary