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Early in the meeting a trustee moved to remove item 5 (the Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Reservation Project discussion) from today’s agenda; another trustee seconded and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The board later reconfirmed that item 5 would return at a special meeting planned for May 7, 2025, if the materials are ready.

Trustees moved and seconded approval of the March 26, 2025 minutes; a roll call vote approved the minutes. The board then considered the March check register and, after motion and second, approved the register by roll call.

On policy matters, staff proposed minor clarifications to the bulletin board policy and an amendment to the Gathering Place (room‑use) policy to resolve an inconsistency about minimum group size; trustees approved the policies by motion and roll call.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to pull agenda item 5 (Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Reservation Project) — outcome: approved by roll call (unanimous recorded votes: Susan Murphy Yes; Phil/Bill Pardue Yes; Mary Jo Williams Yes; John Krisscher Yes). Note: mover/second not specified in the transcript.
- Approve minutes of March 26, 2025 — outcome: approved by roll call (votes recorded: Susan Murphy Yes; Phil/Bill Pardue Yes; Mary Jo Williams Yes; John Krisscher Yes). Mover/second not specified in transcript.
- Adopt check register — outcome: approved by roll call (votes recorded: Susan Murphy Yes; Phil/Bill Pardue Yes; Mary Jo Williams Yes; John Krisscher Yes). Mover/second not specified in transcript.
- Approve bulletin board and Gathering Place policies (with minor clarifications) — outcome: approved by roll call (votes recorded: Susan Murphy Yes; Phil/Bill Pardue Yes; Mary Jo Williams Yes; John Krisscher Yes). Mover/second recorded in meeting as motions and seconds but names not clearly identified in the transcript.

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At a foundation report to trustees, the foundation’s representative said the gala was a strong opportunity to update potential donors on the capital campaign and that final fundraising figures would be reported the following month. The foundation also said it is finalizing next year’s budget and will present board candidates for approval in May.

Foundation staff and trustees discussed the timing of budget decisions and the need for a special trustee budget meeting in early May so the foundation could have an initial budget to work from. Trustees and foundation staff agreed to coordinate a special trustee meeting and to provide the foundation with a clear “first-pass” budget by the May session.

Foundation leaders cautioned that recent market instability and reductions in public funding are straining donor portfolios and grant prospects. “Our portfolio has been affected; the stock market has been very unstable and volatile,” the foundation representative said, adding the foundation will be “as helpful” as possible but that the financial environment makes meeting some campaign targets more difficult.

Trustees and foundation staff discussed contingency steps, including a potential midyear budget adjustment, and agreed to keep communication frequent so the foundation can plan disbursements and donor asks while the library finalizes its budget choices.

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Staff reported circulation is slightly ahead of last year but said an unusual spike in online card registrations appears to have affected patron counts. Staff cited similar reports from other California libraries (Hayward was specifically named) and said the board’s staff suspect online sign-up instructions circulated on social platforms. The director explained the library conducts a patron purge every April for cards that have had no activity for two years and said the validation initiative is separate: staff plan to ask patrons to confirm identity and address (in person or by mailed documentation) over the coming months to ensure an accurate active‑patron database.

Trustees raised questions about part‑time and second‑home residents who pay property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea and asked the library to provide reasonable exceptions for people who cannot physically come in to validate, including homebound patrons. Staff said there are case‑by‑case processes used elsewhere, including Monterey County’s practice of validating by phone and mailing cards when necessary. The presenter noted that California state funding rules require libraries to issue cards to California residents and that policies must reflect state requirements when state funds are involved.

Trustees also asked about circulation declines in nonfiction (down about 10% for the month) and whether buying decisions or collection curation were a cause. Staff answered that nonfiction circulation fluctuates by title popularity and that occasional month‑to‑month declines do not indicate a long‑term trend.

Staff said they will bring a recommended patron validation policy back to trustees, with explicit provisions for homebound patrons, second homeowners and remote cardholders who rely on ebooks.

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Library staff told trustees that state funding for the California State Parks pass program will sunset in December 2025. The library currently circulates 39 park passes; staff reported roughly 300 checkouts so far this fiscal year (349 the prior year). Staff estimated replacing and operating 39 passes privately would cost roughly $5,000 per year and offered the board lower-cost options such as maintaining 5–10 passes instead of the full set.

On municipal subscriptions and digital services, trustees discussed Flipster, a digital magazine product, and cooperative e-book purchasing platforms. Staff said Flipster would cost the library about $3,000–$6,000 next year based on available subsidies and recommended eliminating Flipster because patrons already have access to many periodicals through Libby and the library’s in‑house copies.

Trustees also discussed online access to national newspapers. Staff advised there was no firm state decision yet concerning subscriptions to the New York Times online service and that usage statistics from the state would be needed to assess local demand.

On federal support, staff warned that E‑Rate, the federal program that subsidizes library internet, faces litigation and uncertainty. Trustees directed staff to budget for internet and telephone costs in the FY26 preliminary budget so the library can pay bills even if E‑Rate funding is reduced or eliminated. Staff said they preferred budgeting for the potential loss of E‑Rate up front rather than relying on reserve transfers or mid‑year emergency adjustments.

Trustees signaled parks passes were likely nonessential if cuts are required, though several trustees acknowledged the program brings some patrons into the library. The board asked staff to bring options (including a 5–10 pass scenario with cost estimates) to the May meeting so trustees could provide clear guidance to the Carmel Public Library Foundation (CPLF) ahead of its own budget work.

","Trustees reviewed likely federal and state funding cuts affecting library services — including the parks-pass program, Flipster magazine access, cooperative e-book programs, and the E‑Rate internet subsidy — and directed staff to budget for internet costs while deferring final decisions on other services until May.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581571,"Carmel library trustees review draft 2025–27 strategic plan, push for timeline and execution details",3991,1885000,5876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3098285-4a942cd8a8ce87289fa1281763dfe4b3&start=1885&end=5876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3098285-4a942cd8a8ce87289fa1281763dfe4b3/thumbnail_1885000.jpg","/articles/6581571/Carmel-by-the-Sea/Monterey-County/California/Carmel-library-trustees-review-draft-202527-strategic-plan-push-for-timeline-and-execution-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581571-622be02557f838839225e10d3fd35b76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208637&Signature=BCG5nDcBCy9rJLshR702Vvbhs~BDgsMIN5rEnwjeKPsnq97FXwC-xtvX1vdvKgXNIplmT~ZivUSO4028TwG1dEjTacLmRi~mZRjdaXjxjm~63KdnkqOPRqmZUwg6Zb2U1JKHlqJmDXn334wlLwvbV0vp~94YtOrwnV97N18KcmswadtPEVRUEG036NgkIqo0HE-sXnhvVrsbm2uVmzGFfOZpA8lnXoBYRomGFt7wuKKMTWMv18kxnM2ji88-z2xyiah8KOszJ9bcgJy0mfPrK49COPMhGI3j7OSawiF9WF9IMOHNUzHxPCBnyZIXBYexochD4cEERg~TgDsUPuhPjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Public Library reviewed a draft strategic plan for 2025–27 and instructed library staff to provide a clearer implementation timeline and role assignments before the board’s planned approval in May.

The draft condenses the library’s mission to a shorter sentence. The presenter said the board should adopt a mission reading to “remain the heart of our community, cherished by our village, and a welcoming place for learning, enjoyment and connection for everyone.” Trustees suggested small word-order edits and agreed the board should approve the plan by the end of the fiscal year to align it with budget planning.

The plan keeps four broad goals: be a center for learning and community connection; innovate for equitable access; maintain operational excellence; and improve environmental sustainability and resilience. Staff proposed concrete objectives such as weekly tech-help hours, deeper school partnerships across Carmel Unified, outreach to homebound patrons, restoring Saturday service, expanded large-print and braille collections, and continuity-of-operations planning tied to renovations.

Trustees repeatedly pressed for implementation clarity. Trustee comments focused on who would own each objective and how progress would be measured. “How do you know you’re on track? How do you know you’re off track?” one trustee asked, urging that assignments be delegated beyond the director.

Staff said they had already mapped likely responsible staff and would present a project spreadsheet showing milestones, assignees and target dates. The presenter said she intended to bring that tracking spreadsheet to trustees at a follow-up meeting and expected to post the draft plan for public comment before returning a revised version in May.

Trustees also discussed coordination with community partners. The Carmel Public Library Foundation (CPLF) and other volunteer organizations were identified repeatedly as potential execution partners for capital and program projects. Trustees asked staff to identify which objectives the foundation or other community groups could accelerate.

Staff and trustees agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting and to seek community input on the draft plan before attempting final approval in May.

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