Board Minutes June 2025

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY and The William and Margaretta Taylor Memorial Association

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY and The William and Margaretta Taylor Memorial Association 

REGULAR MEETING 
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 
Sutliff Room 

Call To Order 

Nikki Cebula called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. 

Attendance 

Nikki Cebula, Rick Rubin, Sandy Zirke, Bradley LeBoeuf, Robin Worthington, Mike Dunton, Karen Schofield, Cheryl Bruce, Director Andrew Harant, Assistant Director Jennifer Reynard, Fiscal Officer Kevin Gemmell  

Excused: Sean Blake, Bryan Van Sweringen 

Adoption of Agenda:  

Karen Schofield moved to adopt the agenda. 2nd by Rick Rubin. Motion passed unanimously. 

Approval of Minutes  

Sandy Zirke moved to approve the Regular Board Meeting of May 20, 2025, as amended. 2nd by Karen Schofield. Motion passed unanimously.  

Board Education: 

  • HR Manager Elizabeth Wuest – Staff Development Updates 
  • Elizabeth spoke about the different types of trainings the CFL staff have gone through, what they took from those trainings, and how they are applying it to their jobs.   

Public Participation:  

  • None 

Treasurer’s Report 

Sandy Zirke moved that the Board approve the payment of bills for May 2025 in the amount of $212,246.09. 2nd by Robin Worthington. Motion passed unanimously. 

  • RESOLUTION 2025-15: Move that the Cuyahoga Falls Library accept the donation of $250.00 and move it to Children’s Programming (101.2.53720) Sandy Zirke. 2nd by Rick Rubin. 
  • RESOLUTION 2025-16: Move that the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees move $134.89 from Contingency to Delivery (101.0.53250) Sandy Zirke. 2nd by Karen Schofield. 
  • RESOLUTION 2025-17: Move that the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees approve the Adjusted Tax Schedule for 2025. Sandy Zirke. 2nd by Karen Schofield. 

It was reported that the library received $108,623.05 in PLF revenue. 

Sandy Zirke moved to accept the May Financial Report subject to audit. 2nd by Karen Schofield. Motion passed unanimously. 

Board President Report: 

  • I would like to start by thanking the Wickham’s for their generous donation, again! 
  • Next, I would like to talk about the summer reading program. It behooves us to thank Danielle and Amy, because they will be running all the metrics- but we know that the summer reading program is an “all in” event. I know that as of June 11, we were all out of signs (250 were bought), which means there are 250 signs posted around our community. I also know that the word is out about our library because, although Andy and his team planned for about 250 people to attend the kickoff (which would have been an increase from last year), 400 people attended. 400 people! Way to go! 
  • Now, I would like to share that each month at the Falls Dem Club, I am asked to report out on the library. And each month, I feel like I have so much to say and (I don’t know if you know this or not) but I am a talker. I also (and again, I don't know if you know this or not) but I like to brag when there is something worth bragging about. So being the representative to discuss the library is like a perfect storm for me. I love bragging on the comings and goings of this place.  The new things that are being tried or spearheaded here. And, so, I am hushed. Every month without fail. I tell this story because during the parade, my fellow dem club trustee (the one who hushes me) called me over to show me the library’s float, with a “Wow”! She seemed to understand why I am so in love with this library!  Apparently, though, you did not just wow Deb Monaco, you also WOW’d the Judges. Congrats on BEST in SHOW! And, although this was truly a team effort with many, many departments participating and offering input, we simply must thank Helen McWilliams (Children’s Library Assistant) for her organization, vision, and execution. Thank You for stepping up, Helen! 
  • On a more somber note, Jack Phoenix, you will be missed! Here at the library board- we wish you all the best.  

Committee Reports: 

  1. Building: No Report 

  2. Policies/Bylaws Review:  
    Approved Section 12 of the Employee Handbook. 

    RESOLUTION 2025-18: Move that the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees approve section 12 of the employee handbook as amended Robin Worthington. 2nd by Sandy Zirke. Motion passed unanimously. 

  3. Finance/Audit Committee: No Report 

  4. Graefe Memorial: No Report 

  5. Personnel Committee:  
    The personnel committee will meet in July to continue working on the Directors Evaluation tool 

  6. Affleck Scholarship Committee: No Report  

  7. Strategic Planning Committee: No report 

  8. Art Committee (Ad Hoc):  
    Discussed what art should go into the boardroom. Perhaps exhibits can be established in the library. Also discussed putting art into staff areas.  

Director’s Report: 

  • Director Harant showed a positive review video of CFL’s Library of Things and Discovery Zone on TikTok by a person that had almost 107,000 views, along with CFL’s video response to this person. 
  • Director Harant provided a Summer Reading Program update: total registration was only 49 people short of the total for all of 2024’s program. The Adult weekly prizes (new this year) have been very popular and are starting to run out. 
  • Copies of a new public annual report, highlighting 2024 stats and notable events, were shared with the trustees. 
  • Director Harant provided an update on the outages of OhioLink (current) and SearchOhio (upcoming), discussed how Worldcat does not seem to be a viable option, and explained the steps CFL plans to take while these services are out of commission. 
  • Director Harant provided an update on the State budget bill and explained continued advocacy efforts and next steps. 

Personnel Report: 

Karen Schofield moved that the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees approve the May 2025 Personnel Report. 2nd by Rick Rubin. Motion passed unanimously. 

Unfinished Business: None 

New Business:   

  • Sean Blake will become a lifetime member. 

Adjournment: 

Robin Worthington moved to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Cheryl Bruce. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. 

Approved by Nikki Cebula Board President

Approved by Bryan Van Sweringen Secretary