Board Meeting Minutes November 2025

 

Oregon, IL Library Board  

Meeting Minutes 

November 20, 2025 

 

Present: Rick Bunton (President), Elizabeth Green (Director), Karly Spell, Randi Webb, Pam Steele, Jim Winkler 

 

Rick called the meeting to order at 6 pm.  

Randi moved and Karly seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 

Note: addition to October 16 minutes in that Pam Steele was present. 

Jim moved and Randi seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. 

 

Priority announcements: Elizabeth reported she is waiting for additional information regarding the work on the front doors. 

Director’s report: Elizabeth reported the audit is underway, as is the report of the comptroller.  

Elizabeth recommended her evaluation take place in January.  She also suggested the board undertake a walk through of the building during that meeting.  

Additionally, our e-read Illinois collection has moved to Palace Project. The project for e-read should be completed by December 2. Libby continues to work well.
 

Finally, we celebrate our $10,000 grant from Carnegie. 

 

No report from the president or the treasurer. 

 

Old business: The Tree of Knowledge mural relocation matter was discussed. It was decided that Debbie will pursue options for a design and update of the mural. 

New business: Pam moved and Randi seconded approval of the 2026 holiday calendar. 

It was reported the approximately $9000 per capita grant from Illinois state libraries is in process. 

 

Rick adjourned the meeting at 6:29 pm.