Minutes of the Pemberville Library Board of Directors

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 19, 2026

John Selzer opened the meeting at 4:30 pm. Present were Steve Gross, Sharon Nigh, Ron Eckel, John Selzer, Loretta Jones. Absent: Amber Stark. Mary Jo Bish arrived late. Also present were Julie Getz, Laura King, Cheri Runnels and Rachel Eyermann. No public participation.

Steve Gross made a motion to accept the minutes from April 8 and April 21 as submitted. Sharon Nigh seconded. Motion passed, all ayes.

Fiscal Officer Report: Donations and Transfers.

Donations: $250 from Stony Ridge Friends for summer reading.

$116.30 Adult Summer Reading

$95.00 from Cook Book Club

$2.00 General Donation

$19.50 General Donation

Steve Gross made a motion to accept the Fiscal Officer’s report including Donations and Transfers. Ron Eckel seconded. Motion passed, all ayes.

Interim Directors Report:

The Glowforge has been ordered and is on the way.

Computers: Dell quote received. Order good to go.

Parking Lot Seal Coating: One quote received from Morlock. Awaiting additional bids.

New Director Meet and Greet: June 2, 3-7pm

Old Business:

Radon Testing

Mary Jo Bish made a motion that the Board accept the latest radon testing report and investigate mitigation systems for Stony Ridge and Luckey buildings. Sharon Nigh seconded the motion. Motion passed, all ayes.

Amplex

Received a quote of $305.55 for work requested at Luckey Branch.

NEW BUSINESS:

Steve Gross made a motion, Mary Jo Bish seconded to enter into Executive Session at 5:25 pm. for discussion of staff compensation, bonuses. Roll Call vote. Motion passed. Mary Jo Bish made a motion, Ron Eckel seconded to exit Executive Session at 5:40pm. Roll Call vote. Motion passed.

Steve Gross made a motion that the Board accepts a bonus program to award most employees with a one-time bonus payment totaling $7,000. In recognition of the staff’s dedication and contribution to the library’s operations during the director’s transition period. Mary Jo Bish seconded. All ayes recorded, motion passed.

Sharon Nigh made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 pm. Mary Jo Bish seconded. All ayes recorded. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Loretta Jones 

Secretary 

John Selzer

President