Minutes
Pemberville Public Library
Board of Trustees
March 17, 2026 at the Pemberville Public Library
President Selzer opened the meeting at 4:31 pm.
Roll Call: Members present were Selzer, Bish, Eckel, Gross, Nigh, Jones,
Stark, ALSO PRESENT: Laura King, Julie Getz
Glowforge: Cheri gave update on the designs and usage. Cheri is a heavy user for library programming. See attached. Ron brought up the idea of finding a recertified, rebuilt model, and perhaps get a refund for the old one. Cheri suggested that maybe we could charge a usage fee.
Steve made a motion to move forward with purchasing a rebuilt GLOFARGE PRO for $2,000.00.
Mary Jo seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Computer Update: Kevin gave a report on the computer usage and stated that the infrastructure is good for a few more years. However, he felt that all units should be replaced.
Steve made a motion to replace the library computers for patron and staff per Kevin’s recommendations to purchase all in one units for staff and desktop/monitor units for patrons for a total of approximately $30,000.
Mary Jo seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Minutes for 2/17/2026 and 3/3/2026: Sharon moved to accept the minutes from the regular and special meetings. Amber seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Executive Session: Steve made a motion to enter into executive session at 5:00 pm to discuss personnel issues with regard to the director’s leave. Mary Jo seconded. Roll call vote recorded all ayes. Ron made a motion to exit executive session at 5:15 pm. Sharon seconded. Roll call vote recorded all ayes.
Mary Jo made a motion to accept the terms agreed upon in executive session with regards to director’s separation and resignation. Ron seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Finances:
Monthly Allocations: Gross $33,514.92; Woodlink $1,485.00, Net $32,029.92
Bond for Fiscal Officer: $35,000. Last year the cost was $89.00
Donations:
General: $62.58
Meeting Room: $40.00
Third Tuesday: $28.00
Steve made a motion to accept the bond and donations. Ron seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Interim Director's Report:
Luckey Plumbing Issue: Laura reported that the water tank valve was leaking and to prevent this from happening again, the expansion tank was moved and check valves installed.
BGSU Community Project: The community room at Stony Ridge was painted. A check will be forthcoming for replacement of blinds.
Front Street Garden Refresh: An attempt to contact Joel Aring was made, no reply received.
Power Outage Noted at Stony Ridge on March 13
State Report: An extension was requested and received with an April 15 deadline.
Old Business:
Board By-Laws: Amber made a motion to accept the revised by-laws. Ron seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Moratorium on Educational Benefit Policy: Steve made a motion to put a moratorium on the educational benefit policy. Sharon seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Campbell GPS Quotes: Ron made a motion to accept GPS repairs as quoted by Campbell Mechanical Services. Sharon seconded the motion: Five ayes, one nay, and one absent recorded.
Steve made a motion to approve the revised cost for maintenance of GPS units at all branches by Campbell Mechanical Services. John seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Cybersecurity Policy: Ron made a motion to approve the cybersecurity policy pending approval from our legal counsel. Steve seconded the motion. All ayes recorded.
Director Search: Deadline for applications was March 13. The committee is now looking over the applications and proceeding with the interview process.
New Business:
The Wood County Board of Elections has submitted a request to use the Luckey branch to hold the primary election on May 5, with set up on May 4. Amber made a motion to grant the request. Mary Jo seconded. All ayes recorded.
Discussion on the Board Guidelines (Policy) for Acceptable Quotes was tabled. Sharon made the motion. Amber seconded. All ayes recorded.
Adjournment: Mary Jo made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 pm. Steve seconded. All ayes recorded.
Respectfully Submitted
Loretta Jones
Interim Secretary
John Selzer
President