The Trustees of the Scioto County Public Library met on this date at 12:30 pm. On roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Joan Roberts – Vice President, Ms. Ruthann Brush – Secretary, Dr. Charles Kemp – Board Member, and Mrs. Tamela Morton – Board Member. Representing the library were Paige Williams – Director, Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, Keely Woloschek – Human Resources Manager, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. There following visitors were present: Joseph Horsley.

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the minutes of the Property & Extension Meeting and Regular Meeting – April 21, 2026, and ordered them to be filed. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

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

Ms. Brush motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve the April 2026 bills in the amount of $372,400.52 (including payroll). On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Audit, Budget, & Expenditures

Dr. Kemp motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve the initial 2027 Estimated Revenue & Appropriations revision #1. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Property & Extension

Ms. Brush motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the Wheelersburg Branch exterior signage design to be completed by Sun Sign Company, LLC in the amount of $20,190. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

The Board deferred to make a decision on the New Boston roof replacement until more information could be obtained from the contractors.

Personnel

Ms. Brush motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve ratifying the hiring of Mekayla Osborne, Full-time Local History Supervisor, effective March 22, 2026 @ 20.94/hr – replaces Carolyn Cottrell; Keely Woloschek, Full-time Human Resources Manager, effective 5/18/26 @ $25.78/hr – rehire to same position; and Brooke Galloway, Full-time Local History Associate, effective 5/20/26 @ $17.35/hr – replaces Mekayla Osborne. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Materials & Equipment

New Bookmobile (Informational)

Due to the continued issues of the new bookmobile, the Library would like to contact Farber, Inc. to let them know of the issues and that they need repaired even though warranty has passed. The next step would be to have the Library’s legal counsel review the case and determine if any action can be taken toward Farber, Inc. or the other companies involved in the building of the vehicle.

Policy

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Ms. Brush, to approve the updated Collection Development Policy as presented. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Report of the Director

Recess June Board Meeting (Informational)

The June meeting is recessed and the next meeting will be July 21st.

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CAO of Scioto County., Inc. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Director Leave of Absence (Informational)

Starting June 25, the Director will be out of the office for 4-6 weeks. Linda Berry, Deputy Director, will assume the responsibilities of the Director during this time.

Unfinished Business

There is no unfinished business to report.

New Business

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp and unanimously carried, to approve to excuse Mr. Ryan Salmons, Mrs. Kara Tieman, and Mrs. Jennifer Schackart, from the May 19th, 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 12:48 pm.

Approved this 21st day of July, 2026.