The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library. Supplemental Actuarial Valuation of Alternate LAGERS Benefits
Draft Minutes from the May 28, 2026 Board meeting:
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m., East Hills Library
M I N U T E S
The Board of Trustees of the St. Joseph Public Library met on May 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the East Hills Library. Trustees in attendance were Kathie Brunner, Bobbie Cronk, Kate Davison, Harriet Gordon, Kyla Ward, and LaTonya Williams. Rosetta Ballew-Jennings and Jonht Slayden were absent. Library staff in attendance were Katie Green, Misty Snider, Crystal Stuck, and Mary Beth Revels.
Kyla Ward called the meeting to order, the roll call was taken, and introductions were made.
Upon review of the April 23, 2026 meeting minutes, Bobbie Cronk moved and Kate Davison seconded that the April 23, 2026 minutes be approved as written. All Trustees in attendance voted “yes”. Motion carried.
Under the Report of the Treasurer, Kate Davison moved and Kathie Brunner seconded to approve checks #36116 through #36158, April electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries. All Trustees in attendance voted “yes,” and the motion carried.
Bobbie Cronk presented the April Financial Reports. Mary Beth Revels met with accountant Tim Gawatz who reported no significant changes or concerns. The library is on track to end the year under budget. LaTonya Williams moved and Kyla Ward seconded to accept pages 8-31 of the financial report as presented. All Trustees in attendance voted “yes,” and the motion carried.
Under Reports of Committees, Mary Beth Revels reported that Rosetta Ballew-Jennings has been contacting people who expressed interest in serving on the Library Board through the city’s website, to determine if they are still interested in serving.
Bobbie Cronk reported that the Budget Committee did not have a quorum to meet this evening, but Mary Beth did update the budget draft as discussed at the March meeting. The committee will meet prior to the full Board in June to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 budget.
Under Old Business, Mary Beth Revels presented an update to the “Confidentiality of Patron Records Policy” for discussion and approval. The update was shared with and approved by attorney Mark Woodbury. Kathie Brunner moved and Harriet Gordon seconded to approve the “Confidentiality of Patron Records Policy” as presented. All Trustees in attendance voted “yes,” and the motion carried.
Mary Beth Revels presented the Library Projects Overview. The front doors are being refurbished at the Downtown Library and improvements at the Carnegie and Washington Park Libraries, paid for with funds from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, are continuing.
A change in the library’s Missouri Local Government Retirement System (LAGERS) contribution rate was briefly discussed and will be voted on at the June 2026 meeting.
There was no other Old Business.
In New Business, Crystal Stuck and Misty Snider presented information about the upcoming project to rearrange the East Hills Library that will involve moving shelving and public computers, along with adding amenities and seating. The East Hills Library will be closed August 12 – 14 to move the shelving and rearrange the books and other materials.
Under New Business, the date of the June meeting was discussed.
There was no other New Business.
Under the Report of the Director, Mary Beth Revels discussed annual statistical counts, National Library Week, and announced there are two new graduates from the Excel Adult High School program, bringing the total number of SJPL graduates to 14.
There was no public comment.
The next meeting will be Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the Downtown Library.
There being no further business, Bobbie Cronk moved and LaTonya Williams seconded to adjourn the meeting. All Board members in attendance voted “yes.” Motion carried.
Harriet Gordon
Secretary