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Wales Public Library trustees adopt proposed bylaws
Summary
The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees voted to adopt a proposed set of library bylaws on Jan. 29, 2026 after a presentation by trustees who researched local bylaws and consulted the MBLC. The motion was made by Trustee Keri Pitcher and seconded by Trustee Lisa Sheridan; the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Wales — The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees voted to adopt a proposed set of library bylaws at a meeting on Jan. 29, 2026 at the Wales Public Library.
Trustee Sue Gregory and Trustee Carolyn Boehne presented a draft of the Wales Library Bylaws after researching bylaws used by several local libraries and consulting with the MBLC. The trustees recommended the board adopt the draft to clarify responsibilities of the board going forward.
Trustee Keri Pitcher moved to adopt the proposed Wales Library Bylaw "as written here," and Trustee Lisa Sheridan seconded. The minutes state "All in favor," and record the motion as adopted by voice vote. The minutes do not record individual roll-call votes.
The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The board listed its next meeting date as Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The minutes include a separate line noting the minutes were approved on Feb. 9, 2026.
The adoption formalizes the draft presented by Gregory and Boehne; the minutes do not include the text of the bylaws in full or further detail about specific provisions. The record shows the MBLC was consulted during the drafting process, as noted by the presenters.
No motions, amendments, or objections beyond the recorded motion and "All in favor" voice vote are noted in the minutes.
