Sterling Public Library board delays decision on covering $6,528.82 budget overrun

The Sterling Public Library Board of Directors on July 16 was told the library exceeded its budget by $6,528.82, and the chair moved to postpone any transfer of checking-account funds until the board’s next meeting.

Chairperson Penny Keith said the library had gone over budget by $6,528.82. Keith moved “to table the transfer of funds from the Library’s checking account until the following meeting,” and Tyler Adams seconded the motion; the transcript records the motion and second but does not record a vote or the motion’s disposition.

The board accepted the minutes from April 16, 2026, with no corrections, and the meeting roster listed Penny Keith, Tyler Adams, Jan Cooper, Leatrice Shippee and Judy Gooslin as present. Library Director Holly Wood and Librarian Rachel Vincent were listed as staff in attendance.

After the budget discussion and the motion to table, Judy Gooslin moved to adjourn and Jan Cooper seconded; the meeting concluded and the minutes were signed "Respectfully submitted, Tyler Adams, Secretary/Bd. of Directors." The transcript does not record any additional discussion of how the board will cover the overrun, nor does it specify whether transfers will require a formal vote at the next meeting.

The board is expected to revisit the financial question at its next scheduled meeting; the transcript provides no date for that meeting and no further instructions to staff or spending changes.