PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING MINUTES – APPROVED
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
FERRIDAY LIBRARY – PROGRAM ROOM
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order: President Jill Britt opened the meeting at 2:05pm in the Ferriday Library. All Board Members were present: LaJean Corbett, Kathleen Stevens, Jackie Young, Renard Chapman, Bobbie Sheppard, James Lee, and Jill Britt. The ex-officio, Colin Edwards was absent. Quorum in place. 2. Presentation of 2025 Budget: The Budget was presented with some changes from the budget that was mailed to all Board members. After studying over the September expenditures, the Budget with 10 red dots on certain line items was adjusted. Explanations were given. 3. Public Comment: The Agenda and Budget had been available to all citizens as required. No one from public attended. 4. Adoption of the 2025 Budget: Mr. Renard Chatman moved to accept the 2025 Budget as presented. Ms. LaJean Corbett seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. (See Attachment) 5. Next Board Meeting a. Official Board Meeting – Wednesday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. at the Clayton Library The next Board meeting was announced by the President to be in Clayton. Before Adjourning, the Director stated that an additional requirement would need to be in the policy manual on room usage. All presenters will need to bring a tripod if their teaching/instructions require a writing board. Sticker sheets applied to the wallpaper for wall writing will not be permitted due to cost of building repairs and maintenance. 6. Adjourn: President Britt adjourned the meeting.
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