President Doll called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. 

Hutchison reported that the Friends of the Library earned approximately $2,200.00 at their annual Mum Fest book sale. 

Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to accept the minutes of the September 2025 Board meeting. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried. 

­Director’s Report

Circulation: Hutchison reviewed the September 2025 statistics, noting that 342 new library cards were issued in September, a significant increase over past months. Hutchison attributed this to BPL’s Library Card Sign Up Month campaign, as well as new cards that were created for students at library card sign up events held at various Barberton Schools.

Programs & Publicity: Hutchison distributed the September 2025 publicity packet, highlighting several recent and upcoming programs and outreach events. 

Donations: Gifts were received from the following individuals in September 2025: Carol Griffith, Barberton High School memorabilia; Susan Swalcy, $20.00; Vicki Young, Historic photos and memorabilia. 

Moved by Leskanic, seconded by McMullen, to accept the donations. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried. 

Strategic Plan: Hutchison provided an update on the Strategic Plan.  

Other: None.

Fiscal Officer’s Report

The Public Library Fund tax distribution for the Barberton Public Library was $94,163.68 for September 2025. 

Brickner reviewed the financial reports, bank reconciliations, reappropriations, and bills paid for the month of September 2025, noting that a fund balance adjustment had been made to correct the inflating error discussed at previous meeting. 

Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to accept the financial reports, bank reconciliations, reappropriations, and bills paid for the months of September 2025. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Building and Equipment Committee: No meeting was held. 

Finance and Audit Committee: No meeting was held.

Marketing Committee: No meeting was held. 

Personnel Committee: No meeting was held.  

Summit County Library Trustees Council: Brickner, Doll, and Hutchison attended the virtual public library fund allocation meeting with other trustees, directors, and fiscal officers from Summit County libraries on Thursday, October 9.

Resolution 28-2025 Moved by McMullen, seconded by Leskanic to accept the Blasingame Formula percentage as proposed by the Summit County Library Trustees Council for the year 2026, which allows the Barberton Public Library a 5.01310% allocation of the Public Library Fund in Summit County. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Resolution adopted. 

Moved by McMullen, seconded by Leonard, to move to executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee or official at 7:05 p.m. Roll call: Doll, aye; Leonard, aye; Leskanic, aye; McMullen, aye. Brickner, Futrell, and Hutchison left the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Hutchison returned to the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Brickner returned to the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Hutchison left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m. Brickner theft the meeting and Hutchison returned at 8:28 p.m. The meeting returned to regular session and Brickner and Futrell returned at 8:40 p.m.

Communications and Correspondence 

OLC Legislative Update: None.

Community Correspondence: None.  

Old Business

None. 

New Business 

Resolution 29-2025 – Moved by Leonard, seconded by McMullen, to request the Barberton Board of Education appoint Amy Wise to the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees to fulfil the unexpired term ending June 30, 2030.  Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Resolution 30-2025 – Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to request the Barberton Board of Education appoint Holly Perry to the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees to fulfil the unexpired term ending June 30, 2031.  Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Hutchison presented the Board with several staffing updates and recommendations. 

Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to accept the resignation of Customer Services Page Kayleigh Smith, effective October 18, 2025. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried. 

Moved by McMullen, seconded by Leonard, to accept the resignation of Customer Services Manager Samantha Kuikahi, effective October 29, 2025. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried. 

Resolution 31-2025 – Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to provide insurance holidays in November 2025 for all employees who purchase health insurance through BPL, utilizing the medical loss ratio premium rebate received from Anthem. Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Resolution 32-2025 – Moved by Leskanic, seconded by Leonard, to apply for a $1,500.00 grant from the Barberton Community foundation to be used to supplement Library programming related to America250.  Ayes: Doll, Leonard, Leskanic, and McMullen. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Leskanic to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.