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Cornelius library board approves April minutes; director reports budget boost, leaks and new hygiene pantry
Summary
At its May 7 meeting the Cornelius Library Advisory Board unanimously approved its April minutes and heard Director Maria Aguilar report that a new levy formula raised funding in some areas, that several library leaks are being addressed, and that a discreet "Hygiene Pantry" has been launched with donated supplies.
The Cornelius Library Advisory Board met on May 7, 2026, and unanimously approved the April minutes. The board, which met in hybrid format and recorded the attendance of Linda Osuna, Cilicia Philemon, Shari Exo, Char Jones, Issac Gilman and Director Maria Aguilar, adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Director Maria Aguilar updated the board on the library’s budget after a presentation to the budget committee, saying the library saw increases in some funding areas tied to a new levy formula; she said she will provide supporting statistics to the board as those figures become available. The minutes do not list line-item amounts or which budget categories changed.
Aguilar also briefed the board on facility maintenance, reporting multiple leaks at the building and indicating which have been resolved and which remain pending. The minutes record the status update but do not show any formal motion or contract award related to repairs.
The library has rolled out a discreet “Hygiene Pantry” to provide patrons with feminine hygiene products, basic hygiene items and other donated specialty goods. The minutes credit donations from the Forest Grove Foundation and Pacific University and say usage statistics will be provided to the board when available.
During reports, the Friends of the Library said it is low on membership and is recruiting volunteers while exploring future fundraising and grant opportunities. The Foundation reported a second planning session focused on grant writing, said it has identified a new treasurer and is awaiting quorum to vote that person in, and said it is contemplating a summer fundraiser.
Votes at a glance • Motion to approve April minutes — moved by Committee member Shari Exo; seconded by Committee member Cilicia Philemon; outcome: passed unanimously (six members present).
The minutes list no decision items or public open comments for the meeting. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026.
