2026
STREATOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board Minutes
January 20, 2026
President David Reed called the January meeting of the Streator Public Library Board of Trustees to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present were board members Sandy Austin, Marc Cheffer, Jane Farero, Spencer Lawrence, Darcy Mollo, David Reed, Jack Schuler, and Gary Wheeler and Library Director Melissa Badger.
Board member Ellen Vogel was absent.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Board Secretary Jane Farero presented the minutes of the December meeting. Motion by Marc Sheffer to accept the minutes with a spelling correction. Seconded by Gary Wheeler. Motion passed by voice vote.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
The financial report ending December 31, 2025 prepared by Lauterbach & Amen was presented. Motion by Spencer Lawrence to accept the report as presented. Seconded by Marc Cheffer. Motion passed by voice vote.
No bills were presented for payment.
CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was presented.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The elevator has been upgraded and is ready for inspection.
The library has received the final donation from the Gladfelter Estate.
150 people attended the Santa/Grinch program.
The library is receiving a large number of views on their Facebook/Instagram videos.
Justin Proud is to begin work on replacing the lights around the base of the dome next week.
The library is beginning to receive an increase in book shipments from Ingram.
The annual Library Certification has been completed and accepted.
Students with the STEP program have started work at the library.
Director Badger will be attending the Delegates Assembly meeting on January 28th in New Lenox.
The Mini Golf fundraiser has been promoted at the Caffeinate and Connect meeting, in the newspaper, and on social media as well as in-house.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
No report was presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds/ All systems are ready to install the library sign
Finance/ The matured CD at SOCU has been transferred to the SOCU savings account.
Policy/ No report at this time.
Fundraising/ The committee will begin building the golf course for the fundraiser on Wednesday January 28th. Addition help will be appreciated. Tear down will be Sunday,
February 1 after 3 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The outdoor sign is ready to be installed.
The last 4pieces of the stained glass have been sold. The total amount from sale of all the stain glass is $1850.
NEW BUSINESS
The library has chosen Ficek as the provider for the library’s security needs.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Wreith Farero
Board Secretary