Board of Trustees of Morley Library
February 18, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Morley Library was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on February 18, 2026, by Mr. Keener. The following members were present: Ms. Coffee, Mr. Keener, Mr. Moore, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Swan, Director Martinez, and Ms. Norman.
The minutes of the January 7, 2026 Special Board Meeting were reviewed. Mr. Moore moved that the minutes be approved as submitted, Mr. Rodriguez seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The minutes of the January 21, 2026 regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Mr. Moore moved that the minutes be approved as submitted, Mr. Rodriguez seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The minutes of the January 30, 2026 Special Board Meeting were reviewed. Mr. Moore moved that the minutes be approved as submitted, Mr. Swan seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Norman reviewed the January financial reports. Mr. Moore moved that the reports be approved as submitted, Mr. Rodriguez seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Norman noted that the 2026 operating budget would probably result in a deficit and asked the Board for thoughts on handling it. After discussion, it was decided to cut expenses where possible and cover any remaining imbalance with Trust funds.
Ms. Norman asked that the following additional Temporary Appropriation be adopted:
Resolution 2026-04 – Temporary Appropriation III for 2026
General Fund – Salaries & Leave Benefits
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1100 | Salaries | $130,000 |
| 1400 | OPERS | $18,000 |
| 1620 | Medicare | $2,000 |
| 1650 | Worker’s Compensation | $800 |
| Subtotal – Salaries & Leave Benefits | $150,800 |
General Fund – Supplies
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2110 | General & Administrative Supplies | $300 |
| 2120 | Processing Supplies | $1,000 |
| 2130 | IT Supplies | $500 |
| 2151 | Programming Supplies – Adult & Teen | $200 |
| 2200 | Maintenance Supplies | $500 |
| Subtotal – Supplies | $2,500 |
General Fund – Purchased & Contracted Services
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3120 | Training Expense | $100 |
| 3151 | Program Refreshments – Adult & Teen | $50 |
| 3152 | Program Refreshments – Children | $50 |
| 3200 | Communications | $500 |
| 3370 | Security | $200 |
| 3800 | Library Material Control Services | $25,000 |
| Subtotal – Purchased & Contracted Services | $25,900 |
General Fund – Library Materials & Information
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4100 | Books & Pamphlets | $15,000 |
| 4110 | E-Books | $2,000 |
| 4320 | Music CDs | $200 |
| 4332 | Digital Audiobooks | $400 |
| 4360 | DVDs | $1,000 |
| 4380 | Video Games | $900 |
| 4510 | Databases | $3,000 |
| Subtotal – Library Materials & Information | $22,500 |
General Fund – Other
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7200 | Taxes & Assessments | $10 |
| 8900 | Contingency | $4,000 |
| Subtotal – Other | $4,010 |
Total General Fund | | $205,710
Special Projects Fund
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4100 | Books | $2,000 |
Capital Fund
| Account | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3200 | Communications | $200 |
Grand Total – All Funds
$207,910
Mr. Moore moved adoption of the Resolution, Ms. Coffee seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Norman updated the Board on several staffing issues.
Director Martinez reviewed the monthly circulation statistics and updated the Board on matters concerning the building refresh project.
Nominations for 2026 Board officers were opened.
Mr. Swan moved that Mr. Moore be elected President, Mr. Rodriguez seconded, and the nomination was unanimously approved.
Mr. Swan nominated himself as Vice-President, Mr. Rodriguez seconded, and the nomination was unanimously approved.
Mr. Rodriguez moved that Ms. Lipps be elected Secretary, Ms. Coffee seconded, and the nomination was unanimously approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Keener at 5:25 p.m.
Signatures
Kenneth Keener, President
Sandra Coffee, Secretary Pro-Tem