Pemberville Public Library

Board of Trustees Minutes

August 18, 2026

Call to Order: President, John Selzer, called the meeting to order at 4:25 pm. Members present were John Selzer, Ron Eckel, Steve Gross, Sharon Nigh, Mary Jo Bish, Amber Stark, Loretta Jones. Also present were Julie Getz (Fiscal Officer), Rachel Eyermann (Director), and Laura King (Assistant Director).

Secretary's Minutes: Ron Eckel made and Mary Jo Bish seconded a motion to approve the Secretary’s minutes. All ayes recorded.

Fiscal Officer's Report: Sharon Nigh moved and Mary Jo Bish seconded a motion to accept the $1000 transfer for processing supplies.

Donations were accepted from the following :

• La Conexion $100

• Scheanwalds $500

• The following donated in memory of Mary Kuhlman:

• Sandy Long

• Mike & Judy Sayer

• Beth McCowin

• Amy Sue Eisenhour

• William & Nicole Long

• Anne Michel

• Wayne & Dolly Buchman

Amber Stark moved and Mary Jo Bish seconded to accept the donations. All ayes recorded.

Director's Report: 

Kevin is continuing to work on new computer installations.

Hot Spots – letters are being sent to patrons who have not returned them.

New Newsletter – Rachel has created a newsletter for in house distribution.

In the future hoping to leave copies at local businesses, include on website, email to patrons, and post on our Facebook page.

A wish list is being prepared for the use of donations.

Steve Gross moved and Mary Jo Bish seconded a motion to accept the director’s report. All ayes recorded.

Old Business:

There was discussion about planters vs. in ground planting. Leaving on agenda for future decision.

Steve Gross gave an update on the work he has finished in regards to radon mitigation. 

Pemberville Fair work schedule was shared and updated.

New Business:

Rachel explained the role of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ASRL) and told us she will be attending their conference this year. Discussion was held on awarding her a sum to help with costs involved.

Ron Eckel moved and Steve Gross seconded a motion to reimburse Rachel up to $1,250 for conference expenses. All ayes recorded.

Steve Gross moved and Mary Jo Bish seconded a motion to obtain an institutional membership in the ASRL. All ayes recorded.

Discussion was held on winter hours and will be discussed again at next month’s meeting.

Programs for September were handed out.

A janitor job for Stony Ridge branch will be posted.

An offer has been received to purchase a used 3-D printer from Kurt Runnels for $250.00. No decision has been made yet.

President John Selzer adjourned the meeting at 6:02 pm. Board discussion after adjournment included Ron addressing possible changes in OPERS and Steve talking about the retired flag deposit box that is not being maintained by the boy scouts. 

Respectfully submitted,

Loretta Jones 

Secretary 

John Selzer

President