BOARD OF TRUSTEES

In Person MEETING

March 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Joseph Burke (Director), Rachel Lane (President), Tracy Mayer (Treasurer), Paul Scilipoti (Asst. Treasurer), Katherine Nelson (Secretary), Jeff Perlee, Raelee Grimm, Katie Barker

Absent: Deborah Marion-Katz, Rebecca Stumpf, Christine Carpenter

1. The meeting was called to order by Rachel Lane at 6:42 pm.

2. Public Comment Period
No public comment.

3. Additions to the March 2024 agenda
None.

4. Review and acceptance of minutes of February 19, 2024 meeting
Motion to accept the meeting minutes by Tracy Mayer, seconded by Raylee Grimm. Accepted by the board.

5. Treasurer’s Report
Motion to accept the March 2024 Treasurer’s Report by Paul Scilipoti, seconded by Katie Barker. Accepted by the board.

6. Director’s Report
Joe Burke shared the Director’s Report for March 2024. Motion to purchase PA system by Jeff Perlee, seconded by Katie Barker. Approved by the board.

7. Committee Reports

a. Building: Nothing to report.

b. Finance: Nothing to report.

c. Sustainability: Nothing to report.

d. Communications & Engagement:

i. Committee held its first meeting and is off to a good start.

e. Gala & Events:

i. PA System Donation - A patron has offered to offset the cost for a new PA system (see Director’s Report above).

f. Personnel: Nothing to report.

g. Policy:

i. AFL Board By-Laws - Motion to accept amended by-laws by Katie Barker, seconded by Tracy Mayer. Approved by the board.

ii. Patron Conduct Policy - Motion to accept amended policy by Raelee Grimm, seconded by Katie Barker. Approved by the board.

iii. Trustee Education Policy - Motion to accept policy without revisions by Tracy Mayer, seconded by Jeff Perlee. Approved by the board.

h. Program: Nothing to report.

8. Old Business

a. NYS Annual Report: Motion to approve by Paul Scilipoti, seconded by Raelee Grimm. Approved by the board.

b. Deborah Marion-Katz Resignation: Motion to accept by Jeff Perlee, seconded by Katie Barker. Accepted by the board.

i. Resolution of Gratitude - Motion by Jeff Perlee, seconded by Katie Barker. Approved by the board.

9. New Business

a. UHLS Equity Challenge: Motion to participate by Jeff Perlee, seconded by Tracy Mayer. Approved by the board.

10. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm.
Motion by Katie Barker, seconded by Jeff Perlee. Accepted by the board.

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on

April 15th, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

Mission Statement

Altamont Free Library, housed in the historic Altamont Train Station, serves as a hub of our community: Creating connections, enriching lives, fostering literacy and inquiry, and welcoming all.