Brentwood proclaims Friends of the Brentwood Library, swears in two public‑safety officers and approves veterans trust, body‑camera lease

The Brentwood Board of Commissioners on Oct. 14 proclaimed a Friends of the Brentwood Library anniversary and recognized the group’s fundraising and volunteer work, administered oaths to a new firefighter and a police officer, and approved two consent resolutions: creation of a Veterans Monument Trust account and a financial lease for five body‑worn cameras with Axon Enterprise Inc., both adopted unanimously.

The Friends of the Brentwood Library celebrated their 49th year of service and presented the commission with a one‑page summary of their recent work and donations. Tricia Lisonbee, president of the Friends of the Brentwood Library, told the commission the group has contributed approximately $1,800,000 to the John P. Holt Brentwood Library over its history and noted recent fundraising milestones, including a $200,000 gift and record book‑sale proceeds.

"The library is so much more than just a building. Libraries grow communities," Lisonbee told the commission.

The proclamation recognized the…