Logan County Libraries
Knowlton Library
220 North Main Street * Bellefontaine, OHIO 43311-2228
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Logan County Libraries Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes – August 21, 2025
The Logan County Libraries Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 4:03 pm at the Knowlton Library, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Members present were President Steve Henry, Sharon Halter, Lauren Ater, John Tucci (arriving at 4:34 pm), Bob Barnwell and Debbie Weiskittle, along with Director Beverly Arlequeeuw and Fiscal Officer Stacy Sandy. There was no public participation.
The Secretary presented the minutes of the January 29, 2026, meeting. Ms. Halter made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Barnwell. Motion carried.
Under correspondence, a letter and check were presented from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The check was in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The library will spend one-half of those funds for the library’s birthday celebration.
Financial Report
The library’s credit card statement was distributed to review.
A transfer from fund 5110 was requested for $4,000 to fund 4930 and $1,000 to fund 3270 for the library’s birthday celebration. A transfer from fund 5110 was requested for $6,000 to fund 3310 for a back flow test repair. Ms. Weiskittle made a motion to approve the transfers; Mr. Fansler seconded the motion. It was discussed that the main library will be closed for back flow repair. The motion carried.
The Fiscal Officer gave the monthly financial report ending January 31, 2026.
- The General Fund showed a cash balance of $320,537.55.
- The Capital Project Fund showed a cash balance of $711,096.24.
- The Susie Parker Trust Fund showed a total balance of $63,808.00.
- The Hazel G Moore Memorial Fund showed a cash balance of $6,664.27.
Ms. Weiskittle made a motion to accept the Fiscal Officer's report, seconded by Mr. Tucci. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
- Mr. Barnwell requested a quote be obtained to repair the sidewalk in front of the main library.
- The Board discussed the proposal presented from Enervise to install auxiliary heat in the Outreach Office. Mr. Fansler made a motion to approve option one for $12,915.00. Ms. Ater seconded the motion. The motion carried.
- The library's anniversary logo was presented. Ms. Halter moved to approve the logo, Ms. Ater seconded and the motion carried.
- It was requested that an addition to the employee manual be approved to govern employee use of library materials and equipment. Ms. Weiskittle moved to approve the addition, Ms. Halter seconded and the motion carried.
- The reappointment of Debbie Weiskittle as a library trustee was discussed. That appointment expires February 28, 2026. The Logan County Board of Commissioners will act on that reappointment.
- Information was shared regarding the proposed amendment to eliminate property tax in Ohio.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
- It is anticipated that the Janet Moore Estate donation distribution will be received this summer. There is no directed use for those funds.
- Statistic Report for January 2026: The system showed an overall decrease of 50 items compared to January 2025. December 2025 Total Ohio Digital Liberty = 7,380.
- Staff News: Abby Cooksey, branch library assistant at West Liberty resigned effective March 6, 2026. A search for her replacement has begun.
- On March 24, 2026, twelve library staff members will become certified after receiving CPR/AED and first aid training. Recertification for AED will occur every two years.
- March 2026 library events were discussed.
- The Susie Park Memorial Scholarship applications are being received.
- It was discussed and approved to move the April meeting to April 23, 2026.
The next regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday March 19, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Knowlton Library in the Barnwell Board Room.
There being no other business, upon motion by Mr. Barnwell, seconded by Ms. Ater, the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 pm.