The Trustees of the Scioto County Public Library met on this date at 12:07 pm. On roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Joan Roberts – Vice President, Ms. Ruthann Brush – Secretary, Dr. Charles Kemp – Board Member, Mrs. Kara Tieman – Board Member, and Mrs. Tamela Morton – Board Member. Representing the library were Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, Keely Woloschek – Human Resources Manager, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. No visitors were present.

Ms. Joan Roberts was sworn in as a Board Member by reading and signing the Oath of Office. Ms. Robert’s term expires June 30th, 2030.

Dr. Kemp motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve the minutes of the minutes of the Audit, Budget & Expenditure Committee Meeting, Property & Extension Committee Meeting, Materials & Equipment Committee Meeting, Policy Committee Meeting and Regular Meeting – May 19, 2026 and Special Meeting – June 16, 2026 and ordered them to be filed. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the May and June 2026 financial reports, subject to audit. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Ms. Brush motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve the May 2026 bills in the amount of $468,727.22 (including payroll) and the June 2026 bills in the amount of $461,219.86 (including payroll). On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Audit, Budget, & Expenditures

Banking RFP Update (Informational)

The deadline for banks to submit their intention was Friday, July 17. The library has received intents to bid from 4 local banks currently. The next step is for them to ask the Library any questions they have to help their bid process. Then sealed bank responses are due August 7th. Those will be presented to the board on August 18th to be opened publicly in a committee meeting. The new bank agreements will start on October 1st after one is selected.

Vendor Credit (Informational)

Superior Office Services has given us a $3,500 credit for a discovered and now reconciled invoice error.

Payroll Provider Contract Renewal with ADP (Informational)

The library has signed a 3 year reduced price lock agreement with ADP. This will save the library $5,500 over the next 3 years compared to our current pricing.

Bookmobile Internet Savings (Informational)

After questioning the high cost of the Bookmobile’s internet, Library staff performed testing and have figured out a way to save $2,400 annually without compromising service. We are now using a standard dedicated mobile Wi-Fi hotspot instead of the current system.

Property & Extension

It is noted that the Property & Extension Committee has nothing to report at this time.

Personnel

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Mrs. Tieman, to approve ratifying the hiring of Ryan Sprinkle, Full-time Adult Services Associate, effective June 1, 2026 @ $17.35/hr. – replaces Karen Carter; and Jessica Cox, Full-time Technology Lab Associate, effective 7/13/26 @ $17.35/hr. – replaces Anna Warnock. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Materials & Equipment

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the disposal of materials as presented on the list following disposal guidelines. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Policy

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the updated Use of Fax Machines, Copiers, and Computer Printers Policy, effective July 21, 2026. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Report of the Director

New Bookmobile Issues (Informational)

The Deputy Director sent a Letter of Intent to Ken Farber and Brock Templin of Farber Specialty Vehicles via email and certified mail on July 16th. Brock confirmed they received the letter along with documentation and that that were reviewing everything.

Director Leave of Absence (Informational)

Paige is doing well.

Carpet at Wheelersburg (Informational)

The carpet at Wheelersburg will be replaced during Fair week and they will be closed for approximately two weeks.

Tami Isaac’s Retirement (Informational)

Tami Isaac is retiring after 27 years of service. Her reception is Friday, July 31st from 12-2.

Scioto County Fair (Informational)

The new bookmobile will be at the Scioto County Fair.

Unfinished Business

There is no unfinished business to report.

New Business

Dr. Kemp motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton and unanimously carried, to approve to excuse Mr. Ryan Salmons, and Mrs. Jennifer Schackart, from the July 21st, 2026, Board Meeting.

Public Comment

The Board did not receive any public comment.

There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, adjournment was taken at 12:32 pm.

Approved this 18th day of August, 2026.