Board of Trustees

Greig Memorial Library  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 6:30 PM Regular Board Meeting Call to Order:  The Greig Memorial Library Trustees met at their regular board meeting in the Library Museum. The meeting was called to order by Dawn Pelton at 6:30 p.m.  

Roll Call:  The following trustees were present: Katie Frey, Doddie Johnson, Abbie Seaney, Cindy Teel, Valerie Tobias

 The following trustees were absent: Teresa Fell and Amy Hatch 

Others In Attendance: None Consent Agenda: 1) Approval of the agenda 

2) Approval of August regular minutes  

3) Approval of cash balances, income statements, and bills Valeria Tobia made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

 Doddie Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Public Comment – None Director’s Report – Autumn Hughes – IPLAR survey was accepted. ROWVA 7th grade classes have been visiting the library. Story time will be back in October at two different times to accommodate different schedules. The book sale was a success. Autumn is attending the ILA Annual Conference as an intern.  Friends of the Library Report – Crystle Adams – Halloween at the library in accordance with NHS, American Legion, and community is still to be determined. The theme is “The Many Adventures with Winnie the Pooh.” Candy donations are requested. Friends of the Library week is October 18-24. An installation event for Peggy Shipp’s memorial will be October 24th during library hours.  

Committee Reports: 

1) Facilities – Abbie Seaney and Doddie Johnson – Carpet cleaning estimates will be completed in the next couple of weeks.  

2) Finances – Dawn Pelton – none 

3) Programming –   Amy Hatch – none 

4) Books/Library Content – Teresa Fell – none 

5) Branding – Valerie Erickson and Katie Frey – none Miscellaneous Business – Non actionable items 

1) Updates on grants – Rails are installed but need reinforced. Autumn has also applied for an iRead grant for next year’s summer reading program. 

1) Review of Development and Contested Policy – Reviewed purpose, collection objective, criteria, and gifts. 

2) New trustee discussion – The board is to fill one trustee position.  

3) Repair of skylights in museum and garage roof – Will discuss with city before decision is made.   

The meeting concluded at 6:55 p.m. 

The next meeting will be held on October 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.