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Board discusses bequest and mayor's request to extend hours; law director says resolution required
Summary
Trustees discussed a letter from Mayor Clary proposing use of a library bequest (Ms. Phipps) to extend open hours; Law Director Eric Sitler said the county must adopt a resolution to accept the gift and the commission will consider it on Jan. 27, and trustees discussed interest-bearing accounts and donor-trust concerns.
The board opened discussion on a letter from Mayor Clary recommending that a donation in the will of Ms. Phipps be used to extend library hours. Jim Holcomb, vice chairman, moved to open discussion; trustees considered whether accepting the bequest would create a recurring cost and whether the county finance office could place the gift in an interest-bearing account.
Eric Sitler, the county law director, advised trustees that "Must do a Resolution first to accept the gift." He also said that the donation must be accepted by the full county commission; trustees were told the commission would consider the item on January 27. Paul McCoy asked whether the board could make a policy to govern future gifts, asking, "What if it’s not used correctly? Can the Board make a Policy for gifts like this?" Trustees discussed whether to spend the funds promptly to maintain donor confidence and asked the chairman to consult the finance director about interest accrual.
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