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Goodnow Library trustees approve meeting-room policy update and back FY27 budget priorities
Summary
At a Dec. 2 virtual meeting, the Goodnow Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved updates to the Use of Meeting Rooms policy and voted to support the director's FY27 budget priorities, instructing staff to send a letter of support to the Town Manager. Minutes were also approved and the meeting was adjourned.
The Goodnow Library Board of Trustees approved several administrative items during a virtual meeting on Dec. 2, 2025.
Ingrid, chair of the Goodnow Library Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Katina and a second from Ingrid.
The board voted unanimously to update the library's Use of Meeting Rooms policy. Trustee Lissa moved the update and Trustee Eriko seconded; the motion carried without opposition. The trustees referenced the existing policy document (Use of Meeting Rooms #4-C-2, January 2025 version).
Trustees also passed a motion to support the director's FY27 budget priorities and to send a letter of support to the Town Manager. The director told the board the proposed budget would be presented to the Town Manager and assistant town managers on Dec. 9. The board identified three priorities for FY27: maintaining the base budget, conducting a salary analysis and adjustments to align staff pay with neighboring towns, and adding a programming/outreach librarian position. Ingrid moved the board's support and Lissa seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Other business: trustees set the next meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM after a motion by Ingrid, seconded by Katina.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of previous minutes: moved Katina; second Ingrid — outcome: approved unanimously. - Use of Meeting Rooms policy update: moved Lissa; second Eriko — outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion to support FY27 budget priorities and send letter to Town Manager: moved Ingrid; second Lissa — outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion to adjourn: moved Ingrid; second Katina — outcome: approved unanimously.
Documents referenced during the meeting included the trustees' agenda, the Director's Report (including finance), the GLF report, and the two policy documents listed in the meeting packet. The trustees noted those materials were provided as attachments.
