CRRL Board Minutes
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Crowley’s Ridge Regional Library Board Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2023
Board Members Present: Mike Johnson, Dr. Jeannie Glover, Scott Burcham Janice Griffin, Mark Nichols, Judy Rennicke, Beth Smith, Michael Watkins
Absent: Hallie Orr, excused, Shalon Tate, excused, Debbie Tuggle, excused, Kailey Luster, unexcused
Others present: Library Director, Vanessa Adams; Assistant Library Director, Sara Stuart; Sarah Keath, Business Manager, Melissa Williams and Jeremy Watson from HCJ CPA Firm, members of the public
No members of the media were present.
Proceedings
Mike Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Johnson welcomed new board member Scott Burcham.
The minutes from the August 2023 meeting were presented for approval. Griffin moved to accept the minutes, and Watkins seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
Melissa Williams, HCJ CPAs, presented the auditor’s report. The full report is available on the library’s website, libraryinjonesboro.org. Smith moved to accept the audit report, Griffin seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
Sarah Keath, Business Manager, presented the first quarter financial report (July, August, September). Griffin moved to accept the report and Watkins seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
No other business was discussed.
Rennicke moved to adjourn and Nichols seconded; the motion passed unanimously and
the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Prepared by Vanessa Adams
Written minutes awaiting board approval!
Crowley’s Ridge Regional Library Board Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2023
Board Members Present: Janice Griffin, Judy Rennicke, Dr. Jeannie Glover, Michael Watkins, Mike Johnson, Kailey Luster, Mark Nichols
Absent: Dr. Lily Zeng, Hallie Orr, Shalon Tate, Debbie Tuggle
Others present: Library Director, Vanessa Adams; Assistant Library Director, Sara Stuart; members of the public
Proceedings
Mike Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
The minutes from the February 2023 meeting were presented for approval. (There was no May 2023 board meeting.) Watkins moved to accept the minutes, and Griffin seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
Adams presented the financial reports, which consisted of: 1) the FY2022-23 third quarter report, 2) the year-end budget report for FY2022-23, 3) the FY2023-2024 budget proposal. Dr. Glover moved to accept all three reports and Nichols seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
The Crowley’s Ridge Regional Library Interlocal Cooperation Agreement expires on December 31, 2023. Adams asked the board to renew the agreement between Craighead and Poinsett Counties for another five years, until December 31, 2028. Watkins made a motion to renew the agreement, and Griffin seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
No other business was discussed.
Rennicke moved to adjourn and Watkins seconded; the motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Prepared by Vanessa Adams