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Blount Library Board Minutes February 11, 2026

ByDonald Watkins

Members Present:
 Jessie Frank, director
 Kirstin Brown
 Terri Werwinski
 Melissa Willey
 Lisa Swaciak
 Paulette Green

Absent: Aimee Agett, Beth Chase

The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by Lisa Swaciak.
Secretary’s report was previously submitted via email by Paulette Green. Kirstin Brown motioned to
accept it, and Melissa Willey seconded. The motion was carried.
Treasurer’s report: submitted by Pam Smith. A CD for $120,000 (sunroom) has been purchased. It matures in July.
Melissa Willey moved to accept the report, and Terri Werwinski seconded. The motion was carried.


Director’s report: Jessie Frank had the following to report:
 Received $10,000 from the Carnegie Fund. This will cover the cost of 4 new computers. Any
remaining funds may cover the cost of new bookcases.
 Received $1000 from Tony and Tricia Amitrano. $500 will go towards the non-fiction books previously
purchased. $500 will pay for the chinchillas that are coming during break week and the reptile people
over spring break.
 Activities will be offered Tuesday-Friday for Winter Break for children. Adult programs will take place 2
days during the week.
 Don donated $100 to the puzzle challenge. The adult challenge will be on March 25 th and the family
challenge will take place in April.
 Jessie made a post for donations for prizes for winter break and blind date with a book.
 Carissa Vincent will be volunteering evenings and Saturdays.
 Computer use policy needs to be updated to add a stipulation regarding using the computers to video
chat.
 Jessie will be reading at the elementary school during March Madness week.
Melissa Willey moved to accept the director’s report. Kirstin Brown seconded. Motion carried.
Communications:
An 85 th birthday card was sent to Barb Banini.
A thinking of you card was sent to Janice Snyder.

Thank you notes will be sent to those who made donations.

Grant Committee:
No grants to discuss

Old Business:
Updates will be made to the computer use policy

New Business:
Lisa and Kirstin’s terms will expire at the end of 2026.
Discussion about if bi-monthly meetings are acceptable per the by-laws. Meetings must be held in April and
December.
Period for Public Expression:
None
Melissa Willey moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 PM, and Paulette Green seconded it. The motion was
passed.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 202,6 at 6:00 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Paulette Green

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