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Natrona library trustees and foundation hold facilitated session to clarify roles and boost collaboration
Summary
At a March 13 special meeting, the Natrona County Library Board and the NCL Foundation Board held a facilitated discussion to review each board’s background, clarify roles, and explore ways to improve collaboration on future projects; the meeting opened at 5:37 p.m. and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The Natrona County Library Board of Trustees and the NCL Foundation Board met in a special facilitated session on March 13, 2025, at the Pathfinder Bank Building to review the two boards’ backgrounds and discuss how to improve collaboration on upcoming projects. President Cathi Carr called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
Facilitator Anna Wilcox led the session, which the transcript describes as an exploration of “the background of the two boards, identifying their respective roles, and how to improve collaborations on projects moving forward.” Library Executive Director Lisa Scroggins and Foundation Executive Director Candice Cochran attended alongside trustees and foundation board members. Foundation board members noted as present included Claire Marlow, Richie Bratton, Scott Wells, Brad Williams and John Griffith (recorded as present by 5:40 p.m.).
The discussion focused on clarifying responsibilities and strengthening cooperation between the library’s governing board and its fundraising arm. The meeting record in the transcript does not show the adoption of any formal policy or binding agreement; it documents an exploratory dialogue intended to improve future project coordination and role clarity.
Votes at a glance: The board approved its meeting agenda on a motion by Trustee Mike Stepp, seconded by Trustee Chris Mullen (motion carried; no roll-call tally recorded). The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Trustee Chris Mullen, seconded by Trustee Nimi McConigley; the motion carried and the meeting ended at 7:40 p.m.
Participants and next steps: The trustees in attendance were Cathi Carr (president), Nimi McConigley, Chris Mullen, Alaina Stedillie and Mike Stepp. The foundation members and the library and foundation executive directors were present for the facilitated conversation. The transcript indicates the session was intended to produce clearer understanding and improved collaboration but records no formal assignments or deadlines; any follow-up steps or formal agreements would need to be recorded in subsequent meetings or minutes.
