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Grafton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday May 18, 2026, 10:00am

Hybrid form: John Saroff by zoom, present Mary Ann Culver,

Galen Johnson, Lucia Corwin, Donna Alexander, Michelle Dufort

1. Call to order: 11:05

2. Public comment: none

3. Approve minutes from last meeting: approved

4. Treasurer’s Report: The budget is in good shape. The TIAA funds of $30,000 was transferred. The Stevens Fund will be transferred in early June. The Paulson Russell Fund will be moved to income as it is a self directed fund for Children’s Programs.

5. Librarian’s Report: All library financial reports and reconciliations are up to date. The check for the Summer Reading Program has not arrived so Michelle will be checking with the DOL about it’s status. The Library programs continue to every popular. The Banned Books Club is enthusiastic and engaged. They continue to meet on a regular basis. The Walks of Wonder Program has started and is drawing participants from out of town. Our Neighbor to Neighbor Discussion remains a big draw. This month we welcome Peter Canellos on May27th discussing his book _______ . Refreshments will be offered and books will be for sale after the program.

6. Old Business: HB cleaned and inspected the furnace and fuel tank ad all looks good. Galen presented the different plans offered by HB to demonstrate the plus and minuses of going with a pre-paid plans. The board decided to go with the pre-paid plan and lock into the price of $3.59/gal. Both the GIA and the Grafton Cornet Band have completed the building and grounds use form and are requesting waivers of the insurance . Michelle will look into this.

7. Old Business: The Board reevaluated the annual raises after we discussed new information. The Board approved a raise of 8% for both Michelle and Angel. Michelle will send copies of the TIAA individually for review and for signatures. The 26-27 budget draft was reviewed and approved. The biggest project for the Board will be a float in the 250th Celebration. Currently, Angel and Michelle will add bunting to the outside of the library, Steve Nolan has offered the use of his trailer to decorate as a float and Galen will pulled it with his pickup. Deanna, Lucia and Donna (and ?) will help with the decorating of the float.

8. Next Meeting: Monday, June 22, 10:00am

9. Adjournment: 11:00am