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Paris Public Library Advisory Board 07/17/2024 Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Steve Hellmann at 5:01 p.m. Board members present were Steve Hellmann, Jennifer Cullum, Myers Hurt, Melanie Loughmiller, Kelvin Hicks, Eva Dickey, and Fran Neeley. Also present were Library Director Connie Lawman, Assistant City Manager Doug Harris, and Friends of the Library representative Audrey Mathieu. II. Citizens Forum: No citizens addressed the board. III . Ap p rova l: The minutes of the June 12th, 2024, board meeting was approved with no corrections. Melanie Loughmiller made the motion to approve, with Kelvin Hicks providing the second. IV. New Business: a. Member Introductions. With July being the first meeting of theyear forthe advisory board, all voting and non-voting members introduced themselves. The two new members to the board are Fran Neeley and Eva Dickey. Fran introduced herself to the board, stating this is her 5th cycle serving on the library advisory board and that she is an avid reader. Eva introduced herself to the board, also a previous board member and stated that she loves to read as well. Doug Harris introduced himself to the advisory board, stating that he has been assigned to the library and he is always available to the board members for any questions or concerns. b. Election of Officers. Chairman: Myers nominated Steve Hellmann to sit as Chairman of the board. Kelvin seconded that motion, and all members were in favor. Vice Chairman: Fran nominated Melanie Loughmillerto sit as Vice Chairman of the board. Kelvin seconded the motion, and all members were in favor. Secretary: Myers nominated Jennifer Cullum to sit as Secretary of the board. Kelvin seconded the motion, and all members were in favor.