2022-05-20 LB MinutesBoard of Trustees Michelle Brown, Library Director
Christine Gay, President
Kathy Redmond, Vice President
Cheryl Gowing, Secretary
Laura Farley
Nancy Frehling
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Friday, May 20, 2022
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:44 a.m. Present were Michelle Brown, Library Director; Christine Gay,
President; Kathy Redmond, Vice-President; Nancy Frehling, and Cheryl Gowing, Secretary. Laura Farley,
excused.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
PRESENTATION: None
1. Bylaws Review: The Board made a first pass revision of the Library Bylaws for review and vote at a
future Board meeting. It was noted the Municipal Ordinance 20-71 passed by Village Council did
amend the Library Bylaws to change the Board term of service from 5 years to 4 years. It was
recommended Board members review the governing ordinance in advance of the next Board meeting.
2. Policy Review: The Board began a comprehensive review of the BML Policies. In addition to policy
updates, several language standardization issues will be addressed, including references to Brockway
Memorial Library, BML, the Library standardizing to “Library” ; use of gender neutral pronouns.
3. Creation of Fundraising Committee: Once the new wing opens, Christine Gay will propose the
formation of a new Library Fundraising Committee to focus on replenishing the Library Trust funds.
Former Library Board of Trustees members will be contacted as initial prospective donors.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:35 am