Committee Meetings Minutes – May 15, 2025
Committee Meetings Minutes – May 15, 2025
Scioto County Public Library Board of Trustees
Minutes of the Audit, Budget, & Expenditure Committee Meeting
The Audit, Budget, & Expenditure Committee of the Scioto County Public Library met in an official committee meeting on this date at 12:01 p.m. to discuss the 2026 Estimated Revenues & Appropriations REV #1 – Initial, Increasing Branch Starting Cash by $50 from $100 to $150 and the 2023-2024 Audit Update (Informational). The following committee members were present: Mrs. Kara Tieman and Dr. Charles Kemp. The following committee members were absent: Mrs. Jennifer Schackart. Mrs. Kara Tieman called the meeting to order. Mr. Ryan Salmons – President of the Board, Ms. Joan Roberts – Vice President of the Board, and Mrs. Tamela Morton – Board Member, were also present. Representing the library were Paige Williams – Director, Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, Keely Woloschek – HR Manager, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. The following visitors were present: Joseph Horsley.
1) The committee reviewed and recommends to the full board the following 2026 Estimated Revenues & Appropriations REV #1 – Initial:
Scioto County Public Library – 2026 Estimated Revenues & Appropriations, REV#1 May 2025 Board Meeting
All Funds
| Account Code | Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 101-00-4-1100 | Public Library Fund (PLF) | $3,294,606 |
| 101-00-4-1200s | General Property Tax | $1,100,000 |
| 101-00-4-3000s | Patron Fines & Fees | $18,300 |
| 101-00-4-4000s | Interest | $200,000 |
| 101-00-4-6000s | Contributions | $10,000 |
| 101-00-4-8000s | Sale of Surplus, Rental & Reimbursements | $113,300 |
| 201-00-4-4101 | Interest – Zella H. Besco Bequest | – |
| 401-00-4-9900 | Transfers – IN – Capital Outlay Fund | $292,500 |
| Grand Total All Funds Estimated Receipts | $5,028,706 | |
Appropriations – General Fund (101)
| Account Code | Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-1000s | Payroll & Benefits | $3,662,500 |
| 101-00-5-2000s | General Operating Supplies | $134,500 |
| 101-00-5-3000s | Utilities & Maintenance | $603,000 |
| 101-00-5-4000s | Library Materials Expenses | $298,500 |
| 101-00-5-5000s | Landing, Building, & Equipment Expenses | $305,000 |
| 101-00-5-7000s | Entity Dues & Memberships | $13,000 |
| 101-00-5-9000s | Transfers | $257,500 |
| Total Fund 101 Appropriations | $5,274,000 | |
Appropriations – Capital Projects Fund (401)
| Account Code | Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 401-00-5-5000s | Land & Building Improvements | $292,500 |
| Grand Total Fund 401 Appropriations | $292,500 | |
| Grand Total All Funds Appropriations | $5,566,500 |
2026 Estimated Revenues & Appropriations – Detailed Report REV#1 May 2025 Board Meeting
All Funds
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference Since Last Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-4-1100 | Public Library Fund (PLF) | $3,294,606 | – |
| 101-00-4-1210 | Property and Other Local Taxes | $990,000 | – |
| 101-00-4-1211 | Intergovernmental (Homestead and MFH Rollback) | $110,000 | – |
| 101-00-4-1212 | Payment in Lieu of Taxes | – | – |
| 101-00-4-3110 | Patron Fines & Fees | $3,000 | ($2,000.00) |
| 101-00-4-3130 | Patron Charges for Professional Services | $300 | – |
| 101-00-4-3140 | Copies, Prints, or Fax | $15,000 | ($3,000.00) |
| 101-00-4-4101 | Interest | $200,000 | ($60,000.00) |
| 101-00-4-6001 | Contributions | $10,000 | ($5,000.00) |
| 101-00-4-8100 | Sale of Surplus Property | $3,000 | ($2,000.00) |
| 101-00-4-8700 | Refunds and Reimbursement | – | – |
| 101-00-4-8750 | Employee Medical Reimbursement from Payroll Account | $110,000 | – |
| 101-00-4-8900 | Miscellaneous Revenue | $300 | – |
| 201-00-4-4101 | Interest – Zella H. Besco Bequest | – | ($300.00) |
| 401-00-4-9900 | Transfers – IN – Capital Outlay | $292,500 | – |
| Total | $5,028,706 | ($72,300) | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-1110 | Salaries Collection Development and Processing | $106,222 | – |
| 101-00-5-1120 | Salaries Business Administration | $567,804 | – |
| 101-00-5-1140 | Salaries Public Services and Programs | $1,664,077 | – |
| 101-00-5-1160 | Salaries Maintenance | $211,897 | – |
| 101-00-5-1400 | Retirement Benefits | $355,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-1600 | Employer’s Share | $725,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-1650 | Worker’s Compensation | $5,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-1910 | Employee Membership Dues | $3,500 | – |
| 101-00-5-1920 | Tuition Reimbursement | $20,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-1999 | Other Employee Benefits | $4,000 | – |
| Subtotal | $3,662,500 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-2100 | General Administrative Supplies | $20,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2200 | Property Maintenance Supplies | $5,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2210 | Janitorial Supplies | $18,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2300 | Motor Vehicle Fuel, Supplies & Parts | $7,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2900 | Other Supplies | $22,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2910 | Supplies – Programs | $40,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2911 | Supplies – Programs (Summer Reading) | $10,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-2920 | Supplies – Catalog | $12,500 | – |
| Subtotal | $134,500 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-3100 | Travel & Meeting Expenses | $10,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3200 | Advertising & Postage | $12,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3210 | Telephone & Internet | $70,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3300 | Property Maintenance Repairs | $80,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3320 | Equipment/Furniture Maintenance | $25,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3325 | Electronic Services Maintenance | $43,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3330 | Motor Vehicle Repairs | $10,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3340 | Groundskeeping & Snow Removal | $17,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3350 | Cleaning & Janitorial Service | – | – |
| 101-00-5-3360 | Trash Hauling & Dumping | $6,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3370 | Security & Monitoring Service | $57,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3400 | Insurance | $33,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3510 | Rents/Leases – Land & Building | – | – |
| 101-00-5-3560 | Rents/Leases – Equipment | – | – |
| 101-00-5-3599 | Rents/Leases – All Other | $11,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3610 | Electricity | $120,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3620 | Natural Gas | $24,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3630 | Water & Sewer | $10,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3700 | Professional Services | $25,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3760 | Tax Collection Fees | $25,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3770 | Election Board Fees | – | – |
| 101-00-5-3800 | Processing | $5,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-3900 | Other Contracts & Services | $20,000 | – |
| Subtotal | $603,000 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-4100 | Books – Main Adult | $70,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4102 | Books – Youth Services | $55,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4104 | Books – Young Adult | $12,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4105 | Books – Local History | $3,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4200 | Periodicals | $11,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4300 | Audio Visual Materials | $120,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4500 | Computer Services & Information | $22,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-4600 | Inter-Library Loan | $3,500 | – |
| 101-00-5-4900 | Library Materials – All Other | $2,000 | – |
| Subtotal | $298,500 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-5100 | Land – Purchased | – | – |
| 101-00-5-5200 | Land Improvements | $20,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-5300 | Buildings/New | – | – |
| 101-00-5-5400 | Building Improvements | $50,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-5402 | Roof Repairs | $50,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-5510 | Furniture & Equipment | $15,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-5520 | Technology | $130,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-5550 | Replacement Furniture & Equipment | – | – |
| 101-00-5-5710 | Motor Vehicle – Purchased | $40,000 | – |
| Subtotal | $305,000 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-7100 | Dues & Membership | $13,000 | – |
| 101-00-5-7210 | Property Tax Expenses | – | – |
| 101-00-5-7900 | Miscellaneous Expenses | – | – |
| Subtotal | $13,000 | – | |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-00-5-9900 | Transfers | $257,500 | – |
| Subtotal | $257,500 | – | |
| Grand Total Fund 101 | $5,274,000 | – |
| Account | Line Item | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401-00-5-5200 | Land Improvements | $57,500 | – |
| 401-00-5-5400 | Building Improvements | $200,000 | – |
| 401-00-5-5511 | Furniture & Equipment | $35,000 | – |
| Subtotal | $292,500 | – | |
| Grand Total Fund 401 | $292,500 | – |
| Grand Total All Funds | $5,566,500 | – |
2) The committee reviewed and recommends to the full board increasing the branch starting cash drawer amounts by $50.00, so the daily starting amount will go from $100.00 to $150.00.
3) 2023-2024 Audit Update (Informational) – There are no major changes from last month’s update. The auditors just had some IT system and control questions that our IT Coordinator, Becky Schultz, handled. The Audit Manager completed her review and is passing it up the chain for final reviews and approvals. A final report will be issued by the next board meeting.
There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, adjournment was taken at 12:05 p.m.
Approved this 17th day of July, 2025.
Mrs. Kara Tieman, Committee Chair
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
The Personnel Committee of the Scioto County Public Library met in an official committee meeting on this date at 12:12 p.m. to discuss Ratifying the Hiring of Summer Summers and the Dental Insurance Renewal. The following committee members were present: Mrs. Tamela Morton – Chair, Dr. Charles Kemp – Member, Mrs. Kara Tieman – Member, and Ms. Joan Roberts – Member. There were no committee members were absent. Mrs. Tamela Morton called the meeting to order. Mr. Ryan Salmons – President of the Board, was also present. Representing the library were Paige Williams – Director, Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, Keely Woloschek – HR Manger, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. The following visitors were present: Joseph Horsley.
1) The committee reviewed and recommends to the full board ratifying the hiring of Summer Summers, Full-time New Boston Branch Assistant, effective 5/19/25 @ $15.05/hr – replaces Danielle Everman.
2) The committee reviewed and recommends to the full board the following contract for the dental insurance renewal:
Medical Mutual / Superior Dental Care
Prepared For: Scioto County Public Library
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
End Date: 6/30/2027
County: Scioto
State: Ohio
Quote ID: 0134468-01
| Benefit | In-Network | Non-Network |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit Period Maximum | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Benefit Period Deductible Single | $0 | $0 |
| Benefit Period Deductible Family | $0 | $0 |
| Employer Coinsurance % – Preventive | 100% | 100% |
| Employer Coinsurance % – Basic | 80% | 80% |
| Employer Coinsurance % – Major | 50% | 50% |
| Reimbursement Schedule | Fee Schedule | MAC |
| Orthodontics Coverage Included? | Child and Adult | |
| Ortho Employer Coinsurance % | 50% | 50% |
| Ortho Lifetime Maximum | $1,000 | |
| Procedure | Category | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontics | Major | 1 in two years |
| Endodontics | Basic | 1 in three years |
| Sealants | Major | 1 per lifetime |
| Space Maintainers | Basic | 1 per lifetime |
| Implants | Not Covered | 1 per lifetime |
| Oral Surgery | Basic | Not Applicable |
| Prostho (Dentures/Crowns) | Major | 1 in eight years |
| Contract Type | Enrolled | Current Rates | Renewal Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31 | $25.59 | $26.87 |
| Employee + Spouse | 4 | $56.39 | $59.21 |
| Employee + Child | 1 | $60.24 | $63.25 |
| Employee + Children | 3 | $60.24 | $63.25 |
| Family | 9 | $90.99 | $95.54 |
| Annual Premium | 48 | $24,944.64 | $26,192.04 |
| Contract Premium | $49,889.28 | $52,384.08 |
National Network With More Than Half a Million Dental Network Access Points Across the United States. Value-added Benefits Included With All Plans: Free Second Opinions, Discount on Cosmetic/Non-covered Dental Services, EyeMed Vision Care Plan, RX Discount. No Waiting Periods, No Balance Billing or Claim Forms (In Network), No Missing Tooth Exclusion.
Disclaimers and Notes
Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027
- Rates include broker commission.
- All rates are subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Group Contract.
- Change in total enrollment or in any one plan of more than 10% or the elimination of a plan may require rates to be adjusted.
- In accordance with respective state laws, coverage for dependents beyond the federal limiting age of 26 may necessitate additional premium on insured plans.
- The limiting age for dependent children is 26, except in the case of physical or intellectual disability.
- Your rates may be adjusted to account for coverage mandated by federal or state law.
There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, adjournment was taken at 12:15 p.m.
Approved this 17th day of July, 2025.
Mrs. Tamela Morton, Committee Chair