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 – May 21, 2026
The Logan County Libraries Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:06 pm at the Knowlton Library, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Members present were President Steve Henry, Sharon Halter, Lauren Ater, John Tucci, Bob Barnwell and Debbie Weiskittle, along with Director Beverly Arlequeeuw and Fiscal Officer Stacy Sandy. Steve Fansler was absent. There was no public participation.
The minutes of the April 23, 2026, meeting were presented. Mr. Barnwell made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Tucci. Motion carried.
Financial Report
The Fiscal Officer gave the monthly financial report ending March 31, 2026.
The General Fund showed a cash balance of $310,483.04.
The Capital Project Fund showed a cash balance of $688,350.54.
The Susie Parker Trust Fund showed a total balance of $64,339.84.
The Hazel G. Moore Memorial Fund showed a cash balance of $6,664.27.
Ms. Halter made a motion to accept the Fiscal Officer’s report, seconded by Ms. Ater. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Cybersecurity Policy was tabled until the June meeting. The IT coordinator will be requested to review USB policies and best practices on passwords.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Arlequeeuw reported on the Lakeview branch building. The Lakeview Village Administrator reports that groundbreaking is expected in the next two to three weeks and the building is expected to be done in six months. After the building is complete then the library design is done. It will be approximately one year before the building is ready for occupancy. Ms. Halter moved that the Board go into executive session at 4:18 pm, seconded by Ms. Ater, motion carried. It was moved that Board come out of executive session at 4:34 pm by Mr. Tucci and seconded by Ms. Ater, motion carried.
Sample resolutions were provided by the Ohio Library Council regarding opposing the elimination of all property taxes in Ohio. It was agreed that at this time the Board will not present a position on this matter.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
- Jane Hoffman, Home Delivery/Outreach Assistant, retired effective August 31, 2026.
- The Home Delivery/Outreach Assistant position will be posted to determine if any current employees are interested in filing this vacancy.
- Teresa Combs, Reference Assistant, is back to work effective May 18, 2026, following her approved leave of absence. Our sympathy was extended to Teresa and her family on the passing of her husband on March 19, 2026.
- The Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story” runs June 8 through July 31, 2026.
- The June 2026 library calendar of events was distributed.
- STATISTIC REPORT FOR April 2026: The system showed an overall decrease of 2,445 items compared to April 2025. April 2026 Total Ohio Digital Liberty = 6,726.
- The new Logan County Chronicles newspaper was passed out to each board member.
- The time capsule celebrating the library’s anniversary will be buried soon.
The next regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Knowlton Library in the Barnwell Board Room.
There being no other business, upon motion by Ms. Weiskittle, seconded by Mr. Barnwell, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm.