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Paris Public Advisory Board 01/26/2022 Meeting Minutes Opening: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Steve Hellmann at 4:03 p.m. Present: Board members present were: Steve Hellmann, Eva Dickey, Myers Hurt, Jennifer Cullum, Melanie Loughmiller, Lauren Mathews, DeEtte Cobb, City Council Liaison Linda Knox and Library Director Tim DeGhelder. PJC Intern Justin was also present. Board member Lauren Mathews was absent. I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the November 17th, 2021 board meeting were approved, with the correction of the Item VI, Section K misspelling of the word from "time" to "Tim." Minutes were approved with Melanie Loughmiller making the motion and Myers Hurt providing the second. IL New Business: Chairman Steve Hellmann addressed the board regarding the required amount of board member attendance. The board reviewed the rules listed. Tim DeGhelder and Steve Hellmann asked the board members to please notify of any absences as soon as possible, so that the meetings can continue to happen as scheduled. Tim asked that board members email any foreseen absences as soon as possible so that he can email the board and not waste time. III. Old Business: No old business. IV. Presentations: a. Budget Report The total expenditures for the Fiscal Year so far amount to $162,268.17, which is 22% of the FY 2022 budget. b. Statistical Report The library currently has 9,521 active library cards, which is a continual increase from previous month. Computer Instruction was logged at 118 people assisted. Tim noted the many Facebook page visits totaling 4,935 people. c. Programming was up, with the new adult programming, as well as the continued children's programs. Tim noted that there would be a teen program soon. d. Tim called the board's attention to the Associations budget item. He used funds from this line item to join the Texas, Public, and American Library Associations.