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Johnston public meetings in 2024

5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Library Board

Johnston Library Board to review $27,680.59 in expenses

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve library claims and back charges. The session includes a board education segment on the future of public libraries. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024

Library Board

Library Board to approve $56,748 in October claims and back charges

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on approving October 2024 financial reports, including claims and back charges totaling $56,748.07. They will also discuss and consider several purchases: three office chairs and reconfiguration services for $2,214.64, a copier/printer for $3,667.45, and a coin-op system for $3,914.50, all as part of the Community Investment Program. Other business includes a discussion of staffing adjustments and the possible creation of a sub-committee to complete the library director's six-month probationary evaluation.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Library Board

Library Board to consider budget amendment and multi-year plans

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approval of Budget Amendment 1 for FY25, the Community Investment Plan for FY26-29, the Community Equipment Plan for FY26-29, and a motion to submit the FY26 Budget Proposal. These items set the library's spending priorities for the current and upcoming fiscal years.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Library Board

Library Board to discuss claims for repairs and furniture, plus a potential closure

The Board will consider approving library claims for masonry repair, furniture, and subscriptions. Members will also discuss a partial-day closure on September 6, 2024, and the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Library Board

Library board to discuss $8,300 fan motor quote and interim director pay

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 6, 2024. Members will discuss and potentially approve an $8,300 contractor quote for a supply fan motor replacement to maintain building climate systems. The board will also review the interim director’s performance evaluation and set final compensation for those interim services.

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