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Library awarded Beacon grant; commissioners discuss upfront materials payment and community use
Summary
East Selden Library staff told commissioners the Beacon grant will cover a new security system and requested direction to pay a small upfront materials deposit (~$1,500) from library funds; staff also described community interest in daytime family‑friendly events at the library.
Arlene Kegley told commissioners her library was awarded a Beacon grant to cover a security system and asked how to handle the required upfront materials payment of roughly half the materials cost. "They're gonna pay for it in full," she said, describing the grant; staff advised submitting the invoice and filing a claim so the grant can reimburse county expenditures.
Kegley and commissioners also discussed requests from patrons to hold small, family‑friendly birthday gatherings during regular library hours; the board said the idea could be piloted and asked staff to check fire‑code occupancy limits before setting a formal policy. Commissioners agreed to hold the item under advisement while staff confirms procedures and any budgetary impacts for minor upfront cash needs.
