Library Trustees ยท Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Discussed
Treasurer report
The January statements showed $5,929.42 in the general fund and $5,210.45 in the donation account. The petty cash drawer held $290.51. The October manifest (a list of bills and income) showed $3,575.33 in expenses and $8,000.00 in income. One trustee is to call Citizens Bank about a questionable Staples expense. The same trustee is to follow up with the Board of Selectmen (BOS) on invoices for oil and electricity.
Staff probation hiring period note
The minutes say a note is to be written to clarify the 6-month probation period for new hires. A draft was available. Staff review dates were also to be discussed, and one staff review is set for the next meeting.
FY26 budget open items
The trustees listed open items for the FY26 budget and the process for proper accounting. The items are utilities, which include the HVAC project, and supplies. The library director and staff are to go over staff hours again.
Donation account question
The trustees asked why the library has a separate donation account. They planned to ask two town officials. The notes say the account can be combined into the general fund.
FY27 line item budget
The trustees plan to create a full line item budget for FY27 and present it in April.
Bylaws and MOUs with BOS and Friends
The trustees plan to draft an MOU (a written agreement) with the Board of Selectmen. A draft MOU with the Friends of the library is on hold. The trustees also plan to pick a meeting date with the Friends and discuss topics.
Interior project: children's and sitting rooms
Updates to the children's room and the sitting room are on hold. The library has a quote for each, and the children's room quote would need to be updated. The notes give $30,000 as the cost for all of it, including design, furniture and treatment.
Community garden letter to gardeners
A trustee is to send a letter to all gardeners about fixing the gardens.
Basement clean up
The minutes note that the basement and general areas need cleaning up. No plan or date is given.
+ 5 routine items