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Library director: electrical repairs cost more than expected; new board appointment named
Summary
Library director Arlene Gendly told the commission electrician repairs exceeded the $500 spending threshold, announced Ben Fosland as a new library board member and described an overdue-books incentive program.
Library director Arlene Gendly told Daniels County commissioners that recent electrical work at the library cost far more than anticipated and exceeded the library's $500 spending threshold, describing follow-up steps to ensure system stability.
"It was much more expensive than we figured," Gendly said, reporting that the electrician spent nearly two hours attempting to fix thermostat-related issues and recommending the county ask MDU to check incoming power for fluctuations. She also announced a board appointment: "Ben Fosland's, stepped up. He's gonna be on our board, replace Stephanie McGowan," and said library meetings will move to Tuesdays to accommodate the new member.
Gendly described outreach efforts to recover overdue books, including a prize drawing for returned items before the library joins a Montana shared catalog and relabels inventory. Commissioners took the notice and asked staff to follow up on potential utility checks and formal appointment paperwork.
