Hamada Gamil

The board discussed several operational and project-related items. Key topics included a presentation on the 2026 Levy Lid Lift, the review of monthly financial reports, and the approval of vouchers for the previous month. The board also focused on the awarding of a construction contract for the Port Angeles Driveway Rehabilitation Project to Interwest Construction, following recommendations from consultants and project management. Additionally, the board reviewed monthly reports covering library statistics, activities, and customer feedback.

The agenda for the meeting included standard items such as the call to order, land acknowledgment, and approval of the agenda. Key discussion points involved the financial reports and voucher approval for January 2026. New business focused on approving resolutions to recognize contributions to the Sequim Library Expansion and Renovation Project, specifically involving name changes for Study Room 1 and the Outdoor Stage concerning Mark and Sherry Meythaler, and the naming of Study Room 1 for JoAnne Yerkes and Myles Yerkes. The board was also set to consider the approval of contracts with Ingram and Midwest Tape as primary collection materials vendors for 2026-2028, and the approval of Revised Policy 4.2 (Fees and Charges Schedule). Reports on monthly statistics and activity for January 2026 were also scheduled.

The meeting commenced with roll call and introductions, followed by the approval of the agenda. Key business discussions included the approval of the 2026 Capital Budget, the approval of Resolution 26-01-01 authorizing staff to transfer funds, and the approval of Resolution 26-01-02 authorizing the disposal of surplus equipment and furniture. The Board also reviewed the 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Locations. Several financial and statistical reports for December 2025 were accepted, as were the December 2025 vouchers totaling $1,064,570.58. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026, with planned agenda items including resolutions for naming opportunities at the Sequim Branch Library, levy lid lift discussion, and a meeting room policy update.

The agenda for this meeting includes call to order, land acknowledgement, approval of the agenda, and review of communications. Key discussion points involve financial reports for December 2025 and approval of related vouchers. New Business centers on the approval of the 2026 Capital Budget, totaling $1,871,681, which involves transfers from various capital reserves and grant funding. Other new business items include approving resolutions for fund transfers and equipment disposal, and determining 2026 Board of Trustees meeting locations. Reports cover December 2025 monthly statistics and the 2025 Annual Statistics Report.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the subsequent approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of October 23, 2025, and the special meeting of November 4, 2025. Key actions involved adopting the updated NOLS Strategic Roadmap. During New Business, the Board reviewed and discussed the proposed 2026 Operating Budget, conducted a public hearing on it, and subsequently adopted the budget of $7,323,969. The Board also adopted resolutions authorizing the 2026 Library Levy and a Transfer from Capital Reserves for LOCAL Financing. An executive session was held to discuss the performance of a public employee, following which the Board decided to conduct the Executive Director's annual evaluation in June and approved payment to the Public Services Director for accrued vacation leave hours.