Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda: June 25, 2026
Attendance
- Trustee Roger Bartley
- Trustee Casey Milano
- Trustee Rebecca Miller
- Trustee Sarah Repella
- Trustee Diane Ruff
- Trustee Richard Rutledge
- Trustee Brad Sayre
- Fiscal Officer Heather Husted
- Director Jason Bumbico
Call to Order, Agenda Adjustments, and Public Participation
Call to Order
Adjustments to the Agenda
Public Participation
Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of May 28, 2026.
Discussion
None.
Fiscal Officer's Report
Motion: To accept the monthly financial reports for May 2026 and the Fiscal Officer's Monthly Report.
Current Revenue
Public Library Fund (PLF) distribution: The May 2026 PLF distribution is $67,490.16, which is 10.29% less than the $75,227.55 received in May 2025. As of May 2026, PLF funding is 1.52% behind projections for the year to date.
2026 General Revenue Net Operating Position
For the month:
- May revenue: $79,748.02
- May expenses: $63,228.64
- Difference: $16,519.42
For the year to date:
- Total annual revenue: $359,586.88
- Total annual expenses: $378,855.42
- Difference: negative $19,268.54
Operating Fund Expenses as a Percentage of Appropriation, May 31, 2026
- 2026 appropriation: $1,257,363.04
- Current 2026 expenses: $378,855.42
- Expenses as a percentage of appropriation: 30.131%
New Business
Resolution 26-6-01: To accept the health insurance rates of $1,119.04 for single coverage and $2,718.44 for family coverage for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 insurance year through the Stark County COG.
Resolution 26-6-02: To set October 2026 as the premium health insurance holiday month.
July Meeting Date
In order to approve the alternative tax budget for the counties by July 20, the July Board meeting needs to be moved up from its regularly scheduled date.
Resolution 26-6-03: To change the July Board of Trustees meeting to a date in 2026 to be determined at the meeting.
Resolution 26-6-04: To move $2,100.00 from Contingencies 1000-930-930-0000 to Auditing Services 1000-230-371-0000.
Resolution 26-6-05: To reclassify Amy Kirkpatrick to the position of Library Aide Substitute, effective Monday, June 22, 2026.
Independence Day Closure
Since July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday this year, the Library proposes to close on Friday, July 3, 2026 to accommodate the required staff holiday.
Resolution 26-6-06: To close the Library on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Resolution 26-6-07: To move $250.00 from Contingencies 1000-930-930-0000 to 1000-110-450-0200 Supplies (Youth Department) to account for Summer Reading donations received.
Resolution 26-6-08: To approve the renewal of the contract with the State Library of Ohio to provide delivery services for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, for the annual price of $12,204.45.
Director's Report
Motion: To accept the monthly report from the Director included in the Board packet.
May 2026 Library Statistics
- Circulation: 14,389, about 5.65% below the May 2025 total of 15,251.
- Door count: 6,880, up about 19.53% from the May 2025 total of 5,756.
Accept Financial Gifts: May 2026
Unrestricted individual contributions to the General Fund:
- Book sale and miscellaneous: $37.55
Restricted individual contributions:
- Anonymous donor: $50.00
Restricted business contributions:
- Stephen Dowell DDS: $150.00
Total financial gifts: $237.55
In-Kind Gifts for May 2026
- Tomtreyco McDonald's: free smoothie coupons
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
The next regular Board meeting will be in the Board Room.