Davis Public Library trustees approve financial report, authorize carpet-cleaner rental

The Davis Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library's financial report and authorized renting a carpet-cleaning machine so a staff member could clean the carpets, trustees said.

The treasurer reported that about 41% of fiscal-year funds remain and roughly 47% of town-controlled funds have been spent; utilities (heating and electricity) remain under budget. Trustees noted recent invoices for TumbleBooks (approximately $800) and Biblionix (approximately $1,350) brought spending closer to projected levels for the year. A January telephone bill also arrived despite service cancellation; Library Director Inga Dellea will contact the provider to confirm the cancellation of the landline.

On the facilities question, staff member Samantha said she could resume cleaning after resolving a key miscommunication and offered to clean the carpets if the library rented a carpet-cleaning machine. Trustees discussed cost and authorized a rental (est. $20 per day from Home Depot) so Samantha could perform the work rather than hiring an outside company.

Trustee Emily Winterbottom moved to approve the financial report; Leigh Fosberry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The board had earlier moved and unanimously approved the January meeting minutes and later voted to adjourn.

The board reviewed a quote of about $1,300 from IT contractor Aaron Treadwell to renew the library's IT contract but deferred a decision until the next trustee meeting when absent trustee Jan McGonagle can participate. Director Inga Dellea will resend the contract information and confirm the current contract expiration date.

The board scheduled its next meeting for March 16, 2026, and directed staff to prepare required materials for the March agenda.