ADDISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

 

Call to Order:  The library board president called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Addison Township Public Library 1400 Rochester Road, Leonard, MI 48367

 

Board Members Present: J.Baldiga-yes, J.Elsarelli-yes, C.Meininger-yes, J.Newby-yes, W.Pack-yes.

 

Pledge of Allegiance Most in audience participated.

 

Approval of Agenda: J.Baldiga moved to accept the agenda, J.Elsarelli 2nd.  All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.

 

Call to Audience:  Linda Hodges announced that the Friend’s flavorfest would be October 15, 2026. 

 

Consent Agenda:

● Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes

● Approval of January 2026 bills and expenses as paid

 

C.Meininger moved to accept the consent agenda, J.Baldiga 2nd.  Roll call vote-J.Baldiga-yes, J.Elsarelli-yes, C.Meininger-yes,J.Newby-yes, W.Pack-yes.  All yes, motion carried.  

 

Financial Report:  Financial report reviewed.  J.Baldiga moved to accept the financial report, W.Pack-2nd.  Roll call vote-J.Baldiga-yes, J.Elsarelli-yes, C.Meininger-yes,J.Newby-yes, W.Pack-yes.  All yes, motion carried.  

 

 

Director’s Report:  Director’s report given.  J.Elsarelli moved to accept and file the director’s report, J.Baldiga 2nd.  All in favor, none opposed, motion carried.

 

 

Committee Reports:

 

New Building:

● Progress update – Weather has delayed work on the new building, however, DTE has completed connection to the overhead lines and building has electricity.  Options to the exterior signage for the building and egress from the basement still need to be decided. 

 

Public Information: none

 

Policy: none

 

Finance: none

 

Capital: none

 

 

Communications:

 

● Trustee trainings available through The Library of Michigan – this is for current library trustees only.

 

Old Business:

● Review audit and tax return services-2024 taxes have been filed.  2024 audit has been complete, but bill for services will be forthcoming.  2025 taxes are in progress.  We will remain with current provider for the 2025 tax and audit year. 

 

J. Elsarelli recused himself and left the meeting.  J.Baldiga presided over the rest of the meeting. 

 

New Business:

● Review director’s compensation.  Board reviewed director’s contributions and compensation.  C.Meininger moved that the director’s compensation be increased to $24/hour and made retroactive to Jan 1, 2026, J.Newby 2nd.   Roll call vote-J.Baldiga-yes, C.Meininger-yes,J.Newby-yes, W.Pack-yes.  All yes, motion carried.  

 

 

Public Forum: Linda Hodges discussed the future of the Friends of the Library after the new building is completed. 

 

Next Meeting: March 17, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted)

 

Adjournment: C.Meininger moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., J.Newby 2nd.  All in favor, meeting adjourned.