Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting and Executive Session
Monday, January 12, 2026
PRESENT:
Frank Brady, Kathleen Capelli, Heather Crocker, Terence Diggory, Jean Fei, Nancy Luther, Issac (Ike) Pulver, Catherine Brenner, Don Flinton, Jamie Chabot, Tonya Faiola, Kelly McCombs, Catherine Brenner, Jennifer Ferriss, Ric Taras, Trevor Oakley, Eric Blackman
ABSENT:
Carol Daggs
Meeting Called to Order at 5:04 PM
- Call to Order – 5:04pm
- Approval of December 2025 Meeting Minutes–Action Required
Terry motioned to approve; Jean seconded. Motion approved.
III. Approval of Expenditures– Action Required (See Exhibit I)
- PrePaid Checks 74298 - 74303 / Totaling $5,967.42
- January Warrants/Checks 74304 - 74383 /Totaling $176,764.81
Katie motioned to approve; Nancy seconded. Motion approved.
IV. Approval of Financial Reports – Action Required
A. Prepaids and January Warrant Summary Sheets (Exhibit I)
B. Budget Report - (Exhibit II)
C. Income Report - (Exhibit III)
D. $1,500 Gift from Andrew and Arlene DuBoff
Katie motioned to approve; Frank seconded. Motion approved.
V. President’s Report – Heather said thank you to board members for completing their continuing education hours. Also, she reminded everyone to check out all the SaratogaREADS! events coming up in February.
VI. Public Comment – N/A
VII. Correspondence and Communication – N/A
VIII. Director’s Report
- Director’s Written Report (Exhibit IV) - In addition to his written report, Ike discussed the closure of the Friends Coffee Shop. He advised the best use of the space would be to have our adult literacy and English learning in that space temporarily. He also discussed we are working with the Round Lake library and the Comfort Food Community to expand the Farm-2- Library program to additional libraries in Saratoga County.
- Department Reports (Exhibit VI) –
Jen (Assistant Director)– In addition to her written report, Jen discussed the annual report has been delayed.
Don (IT Dept)- In addition to his written reports, Don wanted to thank all staff for keeping their collective chin up and hardly ever complaining.
Trevor (Access and Outreach)- In addition to his written report, he discussed the relative consistency of e-content circulation throughout the year.
Catherine (Youth Services)- In addition to her written report, she discussed we are going to be site host for the Flurry Festival this year.
Jamie (Adult Services)- In addition to her written report, she discussed Emily Martin will be presenting Read to Recovery at ALA this year.
Ric (Operations Dept)- In addition to his written report, he discussed the amount of snow and ice this season has kept the Operations Department extremely busy.
Kelly (Human Resources)- In addition to her written report, she discussed she is conducting interviews to fill cleaner positions.
IX. Special / Committee Reports – N/A
X. Unfinished Business – N/A
XI. New Business
- Policy Updates – Pro Forma Updates – Katie motioned for a resolution for the Library Director to be able make non-substantive revisions of policies to reflect current usage and naming conventions. Terry seconded. Motion approved
- Draft Resolution of Commendation for Dr. Catherine Golden – Katie motioned to approve; Frank seconded. Motion approved.
XII. Adjourned at 5:52 PM to Executive Session to Discuss Two Particular Personnel Matters
Respectfully submitted: Tonya Faiola, Senior Account Clerk
XIII. Executive Session
Present: Frank Brady, Kathleen Capelli, Heather Crocker, Terence Diggory, Jean Fei, Nancy Luther, Issac (Ike) Pulver, Jenn Ferris, Kelly McCombs, Trevor Oakley
A. Call to order 5:55 PM
B. A particular personnel matter was discussed.
Trevor left the meeting at 6:00 PM.
C. Another particular personnel meeting was discussed.
Katie left the meeting at 6:16.
D. Executive Session adjourned 6:18 PM.
XIV. Regular meeting reconvened
XV. Heather moved to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Mary (Polly) E. Gurnett from December 26, 2025 (retroactively) through February 18, 2026, returning to work on February 19, 2026. Nancy seconded. Motion approved.
XVI. Regular meeting adjourned 6:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted: Terence Diggory, Board Secretary