Library Board of Trustees
Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
Monday, March 16, 2026
PRESENT:
Frank Brady, Kathleen Capelli, Carol Daggs, Heather Crocker, Terence Diggory, Jean Fei, Nancy Luther, Issac (Ike) Pulver, Catherine Brenner, Jamie Chabot, Tonya Faiola, Kelly McCombs, Jennifer Ferriss
Meeting Called to Order at 5:05 PM
I. Draft Financial Statement FYE6/30/25
II. Salaries
a. Exhibit I – FY 2025-26 Starting Payrates
b. Exhibit II – CPI NE Region
III. Retirement
a. Exhibit III – Retirement Worksheet
IV. Health Insurance
V. Capital Projects
VI. Income Estimates
a. Exhibit IV – YTD Income Report
b. Exhibit V – 2025-26 Income Estimates
VII. Preliminary Draft 2026-27 Budget
a. Exhibit VI – Draft Budget with Current YTD Expenditures
b. Exhibit VII – Historical Tax & COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) Info
Jamie left the meeting at 6:01PM
Katie left the meeting at 6:13PM
Kelly left the meeting at 6:37PM
Frank moved to approve a proposed budget totaling $5,552,327 including a 3% salary increase, based on income including a 2% increase in tax rate and 1.5% increase for the starting hourly rate for new hires, effective July 1. Terry seconded. Motion approved.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:42 pm
Respectfully submitted by:
Respectfully submitted: Tonya Faiola, Senior Account Clerk