Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Monday, December 8, 2025
PRESENT:
Frank Brady, Kathleen Capelli, Heather Crocker, Terence Diggory, Jean Fei, Nancy Luther, Issac (Ike) Pulver, Catherine Brenner, Don Flinton, Jamie Chabot, Carol Daggs, Tonya Faiola, Kelly McCombs, Catherine Brenner, Jennifer Ferriss, Ric Taras, Trevor Oakley
ABSENT:
Eric Blackman
Meeting Called to Order at 5:02 PM
I. Call to Order – 5:02pm
II. Approval of November Meeting Minutes–Action Required – Terry motioned to approve; Carol seconded. Motion approved.
III. Approval of Expenditures– Action Required (See Exhibit I)
A. PrePaid Checks 74221-74223 Totaling $3,083.71
B. December Warrants/Checks 74224-74295 / Totaling $151,727.81
C. Supplemental Checks 74296 & 74297 / Totaling $13,233.55
Nancy motioned to approved, Katie seconded. Motion approved.
IV. Approval of Financial Reports – Action Required –
A. Prepaids and December Warrant Summary Sheets (Exhibit I)
B. Budget Report - (Exhibit II)
C. Income Report - (Exhibit III)
Carol motioned to approved, Jean seconded. Motion approved.
V. President’s Report – Heather reminded the Board members to complete their Continuing education by the end of the year.
VI. Public Comment – N/A
VII. Correspondence and Communication- N/A
VIII. Director’s Report
A. Director’s Written Report (Exhibit IV) - In addition to his written report, Ike discussed the repair of two HVAC units that were damaged in early summer storms is anticipated to begin within the next several weeks. And, we are still working with auditors to finish up the last few items to complete their work on auditing the FY2024-25 financial statements.
B. Department Reports (Exhibit VI) –
1.Jen (Assistant Director) – In addition to her written report, Jen discussed that we are going to be implementing the new incident reporting system. We expect to begin using the new software in January.
2. Don (IT Dept)- In addition to his written report, Don discussed they are accessing the library’s phone system and security door system as they are due for an upgrade.
3. Trevor (Access and Outreach)- In addition to his written report, Trevor discussed that the public-facing library catalog will be receiving a new look this spring.
4. Catherine (Youth Services)- In addition to her written report, Catherine discussed that programming attendance seems to be climbing in the cold weather.
5. Jamie (Adult Services)- In addition to her written report, Jamie discussed the placement of students in need of field experience for their social work degrees at the library during the Spring 2026 semester.
6. Kelly (HR Dept)- In addition to her written report, Kelly discussed that for the 2026 plan year, the library is transitioning its Retiree Medicare Advantage
coverage from CDPHP to MVP.
7. Ric (Operations Dept) - In addition to his written report, Ric discussed that the new elevator electrical problems have been fixed and the elevator is back up and running.
IX. Special / Committee Reports- N/A
X. Unfinished Business
A. Naming Rights Policy – Ike discussed he was approached by patron about naming some space to honor legacy and the Board members will discuss further another time.
XI. New Business – N/A
XII. Executive Session to Discuss a Particular Personnel Matter – N/A
XIII. Adjournment – 5:44pm
Meeting Adjourned at 5:44 pm
Respectfully submitted by:
Tonya Faiola, Senior Account Clerk