Board forms ad hoc budget and strategic-plan committees, moves April meeting date

CARMEL — The Library Board of Trustees agreed to form two short-term ad hoc committees to address the budget and the 2025–2027 strategic plan and approved rescheduling the April board meeting.

The chair proposed that Donna (treasurer) and the chair serve on an ad hoc committee to review the budget in light of expected temporary relocation and to prepare recommendations for the foundation request process. The chair also asked Marie Claire and Joe DeNucci to work on a strategic-plan review to check progress on action items and identify any adjustments needed; Melinda said staff would prepare transition notes and support the committees.

Trustees discussed timing and membership; one trustee noted the new director will overlap with outgoing staff and the committee should work in February to report back in time for budget decisions.

Separate motion: A trustee moved to change the April meeting date from April 22 to April 29 due to a scheduling conflict; the board moved, seconded and approved the date change.

Why it matters: The budget ad hoc will help the board refine fiscal requests tied to restoration-related service shifts; the strategic-plan review is intended to keep long-term priorities on track during the restoration and leadership transition.

What’s next: Committees to meet in February and report back at the next board meeting; staff will support committee work and prepare summaries for trustees.