THE BOARD OF HAMILTON PARKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
74 Parks Plaza
Trimble, TN 38259
December 5, 2024
5:00 PM
The Board of the Hamilton Parks Public Library met in a regular meeting called to order by Chairman Jason Mathis. Trustees present were Jessica Dunivant, Jason Mathis, Lori Miller, and Angie Ballard. Regional Director Jenny Gillihan and Director Brittany Pearson were also present. The October minutes were approved along with the financials in a consent agenda on a motion by Angie Ballard.
Regional Report
Regional Director Jenny Gillihan noted that the Disaster Plan and TEL training are upcoming targeted standards. Ordering books and materials has started. Spend LSTA money by end date. Long-range plan, collection policy, internet safety policy, technology plan and disaster plan still need to be submitted.
Director’s Report
Director Brittany Pearson reported 446 October and 286 November visits with 373 checkouts in the month of October and 360 checkouts in November. There were 17 programs with 78 participants in this period. There were 5 new patrons to request Library Cards. December: Open house and Christmas tree lighting. Teen Advisory Board will be electing officers.
Committee Reports
Budget – We are moving forward with our budget as approved. When the city approves payroll changes we will move forward at that time. (Same as last meeting)
Friends of the Library- Angie Ballard asked what was needed of the Friends group and how could they help movin
Old Business
Budget Increase-Hours- Discussion took place about the increase and the impact it would have on business.
New Business
Library Director’s Evaluation – This was completed and submitted to Jason. We will review this at the upcoming meeting. Still awaiting a member’s evaluation.
Tech Plan – The policy was presented and approved as written on a motion by Jessica Dunivant.
Bushes out front-Discussion was made to trim or remove. Trim for now. Might discuss removal at a future date.
New Board Members- Seek out new board members in the community for recommendation to the city.
Adjournment
With no further business Jason made a motion for adjournment.
Next regular meeting will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 @ 5:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted.
Jessica Dunivant, Secretary
| hppl__december__2024_minutes.pdf |
| hppl__october__2024_minutes.pdf |
| hppl_august_fy24-25_minutes.pdf |
| hppl__june__2024_minutes.pdf |
| hppl_apr_2024_minutes.pdf |
| hppl_feb_2024_minutes.docx.pdf |
| hppldec_2023_minutes.docx.pdf |