October 15, 2025


Board of Trustees of Morley Library

October 15, 2025

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Morley Library was called to order at 4:35 P.M. on October 15, 2025 by Mr. Keener. The following members were present:

Ms. Coffee, Mr. Keener, Ms. Lipps, Mr. Moore, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Swan, Dir. Martinez, Ms. Norman


Minutes

The minutes of the October 1, 2025 regular Board Meeting were reviewed.

  • Motion: Ms. Coffee moved that the minutes be approved as submitted.

  • Second: Mr. Swan.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.


Treasurer’s Report

Ms. Norman reviewed the September Treasurer’s Report.

  • Motion: Mr. Moore moved that the report be accepted.

  • Second: Mr. Rodriguez.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.


General Fund Reallocations

Ms. Norman requested the following reallocations in the General Fund’s 2025 Appropriation:

From AccountTo AccountAmount
#3370 Security#3120 Training Expense$500
#3370 Security#3320 Equipment Maintenance$500
#4100 Books & Pamphlets#4510 Data Bases$1,000
#4100 Books & Pamphlets#4920 Hot Spot Data Packages$300
  • Motion: Ms. Lipps moved approval.

  • Second: Ms. Coffee.

  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.


Staffing & Insurance Updates

  • Ms. Norman updated the Board on recent staffing changes.

  • Reported that suggested changes from the insurance broker have been implemented to control medical insurance costs.

  • The broker is in the process of obtaining updated insurance quotes.


Director’s Report

Director Martinez reported:

  • Potential State law changes that could impact library funding.

  • The closing of Baker & Taylor, the Library’s primary book vendor, and steps being taken to replace them.


Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Keener at 5:05 P.M.


Signatures

Kenneth Keener, President

Sandra Coffee, Secretary Pro-Tem