Beecher Library Board Approves $392,000 Tax Levy, Appoints Two New Trustees

Beecher Public Library District Meeting | October 2025

Article Summary: The Beecher Public Library District Board of Trustees appointed two new members to the board and established the property tax levy for the upcoming year.

Beecher Public Library Board Key Points:

• New Trustees: Celia Powers and Dorothy Keppler-Abbott were appointed and took the oath of office.

• Tax Levy: The board approved a levy of $392,000.

• Financial Approvals: Trustees approved the payment of outstanding bills totaling $23,522.23.

The Beecher Public Library District Board of Trustees moved to fill vacancies on the board and set financial parameters for the coming year during its meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Early in the meeting, the board addressed the appointment of new officials. A motion was made by Trustee Shelia Oppenhuis to accept Celia Powers and Dorothy Keppler-Abbott as board trustees. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rick Kerber and passed unanimously. Following the vote, the new trustees participated in the remainder of the meeting’s business.

Under new business, the board discussed the annual tax levy ordinance. The trustees voted unanimously to set the levy at $392,000.

The board also handled routine financial matters. Following a review of the Treasurer’s Report presented by Trustee Oppenhuis, the board approved the payment of outstanding bills totaling $23,522.23.

Trustees Rick Kerber, Shelia Oppenhuis, Douglas Short, and Beverly Wehling were present for the roll call, along with the newly appointed members. Trustee Lance Saller was absent.