Public Library Board September 15
The Library Board heard from the director and accountant, progressed toward the director’s annual evaluation, among other business.
Public Library Board August 18
The Library Board further discussed residents’ concerns about vagrancy at the Florence branch; reported on $23,000 in grants received; and settled on a 4.1% compensating tax rate, among other issues.
Public Library Board July 21
Notable at this meeting were motions to be more responsive to issues raised by members of the public and allow more time for public comments.
Public Library Board June 16
The Public Library Board heard reports about grant applications, personnel changes, a popular new offering at Walton, a possible new home for the Archive & History Center, the board’s finances and more.
Public Library Board May 19
The Boone County Public Library Board addressed concerns about vagrants using libary property to sleep and use drugs; questions regarding the Chapin Memorial Library; the Board’s search for grant funding; questions about staff reimbursement processes; sale of the Hebron branch’s undeveloped land; and other issues.
Fiscal Court May 6
The meeting saw continued discussion of the proposed Home2Suites hotel between Richwood and Frontage roads and approval of the control swap of Hicks Pike and Chambers Road. Additionally, several contracts were awarded, among other items of business.
Public Library Board April 21
The Library Board continued to discuss how to use 16 undeveloped acres adjacent to the Hebron branch and whether the executive director should be evaluated publicly or in closed session.
Public Library Board March 17
Public Library Executive Director Carrie Herrmann presented the initial budget for 2026 and the status of three bills before the General Assembly related to libraries. Further discussion focused on how the executive director’s regular evaluation should be conducted.
Public Library Board February 17
Highlights from the Boone County Public Library Board February meeting held at the main branch in Burlington include a presentation about the Archive & History Center’s genealogy database, the fiscal year audit, and applications for new trustees.
Public Library Board November 18
Notably, the public comment period has been moved nearer to the beginning of the meeting than at the end. Information included an analysis of periodicals for bias, discussion of the Chapin Memorial Library and expansion of the Florence branch, engagement with the new Walton branch and review of board and staff codes of conduct.