July 12, 2018 in board-minutes

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Central Library Program Room
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Anita Forte-Scott, President; Gerald Bromley Vice-President/Secretary; Theresa Seyring, Treasurer; Jillian Bernas; Hannah Hyman; David Jonen; Julie Wroblewski Bosshart

OTHERS PRESENT
Amber Creger, Monica Harris, Annie Miskewitch, Kathy Morgan, Jason Santos, Kathy Schuessler, Hollis Sienkiewicz, Magan Szwarek, Lori Teipel, Beth Valenziano

REVIEW OF FY 2018/2019 PROPOSED BUDGET
Executive Director Harris presented information on the proposed budget for Building and Equipment. The budget requests were reviewed and discussed.

Kathy Schuessler presented a list of personnel requests (additional hours and/or positions) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Historical information (number of employees, raise history) and salary and benefit information was presented. A discussion of wage increase percentages followed.

The Budget committee will recommend approval of personnel requests and 3.00% wage increase for those not at the top of the scale and 2.00% for those who are top of the scale.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2018/2019 BUDGET
The Budget committee has recommended the Library adjust the tax levy request to reflect a balanced budget.

Beth Valenziano will prepare a revised operating budget to reflect the additional personnel requests, wage increases and tax levy request. The budget will be provided to trustees for their review prior to the June 18 board meeting, at which time the Board will vote to approve or reject the proposed FY 2018/2019 budget.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFER TO BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE
The Budget committee has recommended the Library transfer $1.5M to the Building and Equipment Reserve.

OTHER BUSINESS
None

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.

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