BOARD OF TRUSTEES

In Person MEETING

April 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Joseph Burke (Director), Rachel Lane (President), Christine Carpenter (Vice President), Paul Scilipoti (Asst. Treasurer), Katherine Nelson (Secretary), Jeff Perlee, Raelee Grimm, Debbie Evans, Mallory Fremgen

Absent: Tracy Mayer, Rebecca Stumpf

1. The meeting was called to order by Rachel Lane at 6:32 pm.

2. Public Comment Period
No public comment.

3. Additions to the April 2025 agenda
None.

4. Review and acceptance of minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting
Motion to accept the meeting minutes by Paul Scilipoti; seconded by Christine Carpenter. Accepted by the board.

5. Treasurer’s Report
Joe shared the Treasurer’s Report in Tracy’s absence. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Debbie Evans; seconded by Mallory Fremgen. Accepted by the board.

6. Director’s Report
Joe Burke shared the Director’s Report for April 2025.

7. Committee Reports

a. Building:

i. Curb Cutout Project - Motion by Christine Carpenter to approve George Brothers, Inc. to move forward with the project at the quoted price of $10,322; seconded by Raelee Grimm. Approved by the board.

b. Finance: Nothing to report.

c. Sustainability:

i. Long Range Plan Online Survey - Shared the draft survey for feedback; Joe will revise to incorporate suggestions.

d. Communications & Engagement:

i. Annual Report to the Community - Work continues.

e. Gala & Events:

i. Looking for responsible high school volunteers. Gala merchandise will also be available!

f. Personnel: Nothing to report.

g. Policy:

i. Patron Conduct Policy - Motion to approve the amended policy by Jeff Perlee; seconded by Raelee Grimm. Approved by the board.

ii. Computer & Internet Use Policy - Motion to approve the amended policy with suggested changes by Jeff Perlee; seconded by Raelee Grimm. Approved by the board.

h. Program: Nothing to report.

8. Old Business
None.

9. New Business
None.

10. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.
Motion by Paul Scilipoti, seconded by Jeff Perlee. Accepted by the board.

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on

May 19th, 2025 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.