Chappaqua Library Board of Trustees Meeting 9/28/26

The Chappaqua Library Board of Trustees regular meeting is identified in the transcript as July 20, 2026, although the meeting title lists September 28, 2026. The board approved the treasurer’s report and bills as presented. The report said the library had collected 100% of its tax levy and was $57,409 above budget in revenue; it also noted $3,564 in bills more than six months old. The board unanimously approved proposed staff raises effective July 1, 2026, and separately approved Julianne Pelasco’s promotion to Librarian II, with a salary of $78,441 effective July 6. These were personnel and financial actions, not contract awards or purchasing approvals.

The director reported that H2M was preparing a facilities master plan and strategic plan, with survey results to be provided, and mentioned ongoing efforts to address the library roof. The board also discussed reviewing IT costs and options for purchasing or managing equipment and services differently: the director cited costs of about $1,200 per machine per year and planned further research, including discussions with other libraries and possible consultants or joint purchasing. No IT procurement, consultant selection, roof contract, or related spending motion was approved. A pollinator garden funded by a garden-club grant was reported as progressing well.