Library Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · January 14, 2026
Minutes
LIBRARY BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:45 am
Minutes
Present: Gale Batsimm, Sally Blanchard-O’Brien, Megan Butterfield, Emily Copeland, Mary Danko, Samantha
Donalds, Patrick Halladay, Cate MacLachlan, Amy Mellencamp, Wells Shelley, Nick Tatakis, Rebecca Thompson.
Approval of minutes: from November. Cate MacLachlan moved, Becca Thompson seconded, approved.
Approval of agenda: Emily Copeland moved, Becca Thompson seconded, approved.
Public Forum: No public in attendance.
This brief business meeting preceded the Annual Commission Winter Breakfast
Subcommittee update:
• Strategic Planning Committee’s 2025-2028 Strategic Directions was distributed. It will soon be brought to
City Council.
• Policy Committee has been drafted social media policy and is working on an art exhibit and display policy.
New/Other Business:
Library will hold Mini Golf Fundraiser on March 20 & 21, 2026.
Next meeting: March 18 at 7:45 a.m.
Adjournment: Sally Blanchard moved, Sam Donaldson seconded. Approved.
Agenda
Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:45 AM
PLEASE NOTE:
This meeting will be held on zoom and in-person in the Local History Room at the Fletcher Free Library.
Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/93860404493
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt Minutes
3. Agenda
4. Public Forum
5. Subcommittee update
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
Subject 7.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting January 14, 2026 - Library Commission Agenda - Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:45
AM, Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library
Category 7. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type
Recommended Action