BOARD OF TRUSTEES

In Person MEETING

August 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Joseph Burke (Director), Rachel Lane (President), Christine Carpenter (Vice President), Tracy Mayer (Treasurer), Paul Scilipoti (Asst. Treasurer), Raelee Grimm, Debbie Evans, Mallory Fremgen

Absent:, Rebecca Stumpf, Jeff Perlee, Katherine Nelson (Secretary)

1. The meeting was called to order by Rachel Lane at 6:34 pm.

2. Public Comment Period
No public comment.

3. Additions to the August 2025 agenda
None.

4. Review and acceptance of minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting
Motion to accept the meeting minutes by Raelee Grimm; seconded by Christine Carpenter. Accepted by the board.

5. Treasurer’s Report for June and July 2025
Motion to accept the June Treasurer’s Report by Paul Scilipoti; seconded by Christine Carpenter. Accepted by the board.

Motion to accept the July Treasurer’s Report by Paul Scilipoti; seconded by Raelee Grimm. Accepted by the board.

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

7. Committee Reports

a. Building:

i. Bike repair kit repairs - arriving soon

ii. Sidewalk Cutout - still pending scheduling.

b. Finance: See AFL FInance Committee Special Meeting Minutes from Aug 6

i. New auditor

ii. 2024 990

iii. 2026 Budget

c. Sustainability:

i. Long Range Plan Working Group - Community outreach continues to various groups for feedback and data collection. Up to 130 responses. Successful focus group with young families. Planning seniors lunch for September.

d. Communications & Engagement: Nothing to report.

e. Gala & Events: Nothing to report.

f. Personnel: Nothing to report.

g. Policy:

i. Credit Card Policy -  Motion to approve the revised policy by Tracy Mayer; seconded by Raelee Grimm. Approved by the board.

ii. Harassment & Discrimination Policy - Motion to reapprove the existing policy by Paul Scilipoti; seconded by Mallory Fremgen. Approved by the board.

h. Program: Nothing to report.

8. Old Business
None.

9. New Business

a. New children’s kitchen set - No need to approve given changes to credit card policy

b. Replacement patron computer - No need to approve given changes to credit card policy

c. New Trustee recruitment - See director’s report.

10. Executive Session
Did not occur.

11. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm.
Motion by Mallory Fremgen, seconded by Tracy Mayer. Accepted by the board.

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on

September 15th, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

Mission Statement

The Altamont Free Library, housed in the historic Altamont Train Station, serves as a hub of our community:

Enriching lives, creating connections, fostering literacy & inquiry, and welcoming all.