Anderson County library board approves $5,570 budget amendment for Clinton and asks law director to draft city memorandums

The Anderson County Library Board approved a $5,570 budget amendment Thursday to fund data-processing equipment for the Clinton branch as a 50% match for an LSTA grant, and the board also asked the county law director to draft memorandums of understanding with the incorporated municipalities of Norris, Clinton and Rocky Top.

In the treasurer's report trustees discussed a decline in system reserves over recent years and noted that the county has been using those reserves to subsidize the library budget. The Clinton amendment was described as coming from restricted funds to cover the required match; the motion was moved and seconded and the board carried it by voice vote.

Board members also discussed employee-evaluation procedures. The HR director recommended rotating trustee reviews (two libraries every six months) or having an outside evaluator; trustees agreed to refine the review tool and suggested training on how to complete director evaluations.

On intergovernmental arrangements, the board voted to ask the county law director to draft memorandums of understanding that would formalize operations among Anderson County and the towns of Norris, Clinton and Rocky Top. Trustees said the system historically operated under informal agreements and that a formal MOU would clarify responsibilities.

Director reports included facilities updates: a Bryceville HVAC replacement was paid through school maintenance funds and county maintenance completed lighting and pole repairs; Clinton reported an employee on FMLA requiring use of additional part-time staffing. The board confirmed its next regular meeting for March 12 at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned.

Votes at a glance: Clinton budget amendment $5,570 (approved); request to draft MOUs with cities (approved); meetings remain in the same room (approved).