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Citrus County library advisory board elects chair, vice chair; approves minutes and honors outgoing member
Summary
The advisory board elected Justin Strickland as chair and Mrs. Ramlo as vice chair, approved previous meeting minutes unanimously, and moved a certificate of appreciation for Elaine Clyde. Roll call votes were taken for the leadership positions.
The Citrus County Special Library District Advisory Board elected Justin Strickland to continue as chair and named Mrs. Ramlo vice chair during its meeting; the board also approved the previous meeting minutes and presented a certificate of appreciation to outgoing member Elaine Clyde.
Nominations and vote: A member nominated Justin Strickland to remain chair; a second was recorded and the board took a roll call vote. The roll call as recorded in the meeting transcript shows the following responses: Mister Bramlett — Aye; Mister Campbell — Aye; Mrs. Nelson — Aye; Mrs. Myers — Aye; one member stated "I will abstain" (speaker not clearly identified in transcript) — Abstain; Mrs. Grama — Aye; Mrs. Benefield — Aye; Mister Reagan — Aye; Mrs. Evitz — Aye. The chair's election was approved. The board then nominated Mrs. Ramlo for vice chair; a roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with one recorded negative vote by Mrs. Benefield and the remaining present members voting aye.
Approval of minutes and recognition: The board approved the December meeting minutes as written by unanimous voice vote. The board voted to move a certification of appreciation for Elaine Clyde earlier in the agenda; the director presented a certificate and the chair and staff took a photo with Clyde.
What the board decided to forward: The chair asked that routine procedural items and the leadership election be recorded in the minutes and directed staff to include a written report on young‑adult materials classifications and criteria on the next meeting agenda for deliberation.
Votes at a glance
- Chair (Justin Strickland): Elected by roll call; tally recorded as 8 ayes, 1 abstention (names in transcript: Bramlett, Campbell, Nelson, Myers, Grama, Benefield, Reagan, Evitz; one abstention recorded without name). Outcome: approved. - Vice Chair (Mrs. Ramlo): Nominated and approved by roll call; one “no” recorded (Mrs. Benefield), remaining votes recorded as ayes. Outcome: approved. - Approval of minutes (previous meeting): Motion to accept as written; approved by voice vote (unanimous). Outcome: approved. - Certificate of appreciation for Elaine Clyde: Motion to move and approve placement earlier in agenda; approved. Outcome: approved.
Ending: The board adjourned after routine reports and reminders about upcoming events and fundraisers for the Library Partnership Fund.
