Library Board Questions Unexpected Billing for Expansion Prints

Casey Township Library Board Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025

Article Summary: During a discussion on the library’s potential building expansion, a board member raised concerns regarding an unexpected bill totaling nearly $9,000. The board discussed their understanding that document costs were not supposed to incur additional charges.

Expansion Discussion Key Points:

• Disputed Bill: Board member Doug Stoutin questioned an $8,741.25 bill from Cordogan for current prints.

• Cost Confusion: Minutes indicate the board understood there would be “no additional cost for documents received.”

• Fundraising Materials: The board discussed the legality of using a digital photo of the proposed addition for a fundraising pamphlet.

The Casey Township Library Board on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, discussed ongoing plans for a building expansion, focusing on unexpected costs associated with architectural prints.

Board member Doug Stoutin questioned a billing statement from Cordogan in the amount of $8,741.25. According to the meeting minutes, the board engaged in a discussion regarding the charge, noting it was the “understanding of the library board that there would be no additional cost for documents received.”

The board did not explicitly vote to pay or reject the specific bill during the meeting, according to the minutes provided.

In related expansion business, the board discussed the legality of utilizing a digital photo of the recently proposed addition. The image is intended for use in a fundraising pamphlet.