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South Burlington Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
Thursday, February 23, 2023
5:30 pm
Location: Boardroom – South Burlington Public Library
and Virtual online
Members Present: Kevin Morgenstein Fuerst, Ted Lenski, Donna Swartwout,
Members Absent: Patrick Leduc
Staff Members Present: Jennifer Murray
Call to Order
Chair Called the Meeting to Order at 5:30 pm.
Additions and deletions to the posted agenda
None
Comments and questions from the public not related to items on the agenda
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Trustee Ted Lenski and seconded by Trustee Kevin Morgenstein Fuerst, the
Trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the September 2022 Finance Committee
Meeting.
Review of FY 23 Budget
The committee reviewed the FY23 Actual vs Budget. Jennifer Murray reported no concerns with the
budget at this time. Jennifer reported two staff members were leaving. The Digital Specialist position
might be considered as two positions as the current position as two key components that might be
better served if separated. The additional hours that the library is now open is well received by the
public. The library has been able to offer to toddler hours which has reduced some of the crowding in
the Wiggle Room.
Review FY 24 Draft Budget
The chair reviewed the library budget that the city will vote on in March. It is less $30,000 than what the
committee proposed and there is a $280 error which may be a typo. The chair and the director will
review to understand the discrepancies.
Discuss Library Gift Account & Foundation Oversight
The committee discussed the process for use of the Gift Account and reiterated that anything under
$1,000, Jennifer could purchase without approval by the Library Foundation Directors. The chair will
discuss with the Foundation Working Committee how the Gift Account works. Foundation funds will be
allocated on a yearly basis and if necessary, the Library Director can request additional funds to the
Foundation Directors if needed. Acknowledgement letters and thank you letters will be sent to donors
and grantors as appropriate by the Director and the Foundation Working Committee.
Holiday Benefits for Part Time Employees
The committee discussed the request for holiday benefits for part time library employees (5 staff are in
this category). Jennifer Murray explained that this is a benefit that other libraries across the state
provide to their employees. It is a helpful benefit for recruitment and retention. The City of South
Burlington does not offer this benefit. The committee chair will move this discussion to the Library
Board of Trustees for further discussion and action.
Committee Charge Reviewed
The Finance Committee charge was reviewed and with suggested edits was acceptable to all committee
members present.
Seeing no other business, the chair adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.