Library Board Committees

A. Duties: The Finance Committee works with the Library Director to develop a fiscally responsible and innovative budget that takes into account changes in Library programming, material and facility needs. The Finance Committee regularly reviews financial reports, comparing budgeted to actual results, with the Director, as well as other issues related to the Library’s financial planning that the Director deems relevant. Examples of these matters include payroll services, accounts payable, revenue and cash management, and audits. The Finance Committee works with the Director to develop and review policies that are related to financial matters. The Finance Committee also has responsibilities involving building maintenance and development. The Committee, along with the Director will advise the Board on contracting for building systems maintenance and repair. It will review and advise building improvement plans and advise the full board on suggested improvements.  

B. Board Members:

• Kevin Yezbick, Chair
• Amanda Hanlin
• Jonathan Ross

A. Duties: The Personnel Committee prepares the annual performance evaluation of the Library Director, works with the Director in drafting and recommending to the board personnel policies & procedures, and addresses other personnel issues as presented to the committee by the board, staff and/or the Director. The Personnel Committee meets quarterly.

B. Members:

• Erin Hooper, Chair
• Meghan Evoy
• Community Members: No member of the public may serve on this committee.

A. Duties: The purpose of the committee is to foster art appreciation at the library by: acquiring art for the library’s permanent collection; acquiring art on long- or short-term loan; organizing rotating exhibitions of art at the library; arranging artist lectures at the library; acquiring art reference materials such as books for the lending collection; and other such activities the committee, board of trustees, and library director deem appropriate. The committee may conduct fundraising efforts to further its work.

B. Members:

• Board Member: Briana Foraker
• Library Staff: Jeff Milo, Chair
• Community Members: Michelle Ouellette, Eileen Toro, Ernest Fackler

A. Duties: The objective of the Building Committee is to review and prioritize FADL building needs to determine what should be presented to the Finance Committee for consideration on building-related expenditures ahead of each month’s Library Board meeting. The committee supports the Library Director in managing vendor qualifications, obtaining quotes, and prioritizing capital projects.

The Buildings Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month.

B. Members:

Erin Hooper, Chair

Community Members:  The Buildings Committee is currently seeking nominations for a community participant. The ideal candidate would have a professional background in construction, engineering or general contracting, be able to advise on presumed building needs, and support vendor identification. The commitment is one to three hours a month. This is a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out to Erin Hooper at erinhooperferndalelibrary@gmail.com with interest.