June 8, 2026
Updated: Aug 12
Weston Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 8, 2026
Weston Public Library
CALL TO ORDER
Dan Sheperd, President, called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
Archambo, absent; Armitage, present; Carson, absent; Gamby, present; Patel, present;
Sheperd, present; Sommerfeld, present.
Staff members present: Shelen Stevens, Deb Gross and Darla Froman.
Sheperd made a motion, second by Armitage, to excuse Carson and Archambo from
the meeting for personal reasons. Roll Call: Archambo, absent; Armitage, aye; Carson,
absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd, aye; Sommerfeld, aye. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION ON MINUTES
Armitage made a motion, second by Patel, to approve the May 11, 2026, Meeting
Minutes as presented. Roll Call: Archambo, absent; Armitage, aye; Carson, absent;
Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd, aye; Sommerfeld, aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment this evening.
BOARD ACTION ON FINANCIAL REPORTS SUBMITTED
Board members were provided copies of the financial reports prior to the meeting. Patel
made a motion, second by Sheperd, to approve the financial reports. Roll Call:
Archambo, absent; Armitage, aye; Carson, absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd,
aye; Sommerfeld, aye. Motion carried.
FINANCE DISCUSSION
Board members did not have additional questions/comments/concerns for the Fiscal
Officer.
OLD BUSINESS
Strategic Plan: Director Stevens reported that the State Library of Ohio strategic
planning consulting team will lead a Board of Trustees Workshop on Monday, July 13,
2026, at 6:00 PM at the Weston Public Library. During this workshop, board members
are not to deliberate on an issue, make any motions, or make any decisions. It is for
informational and training purposes only. “Strategic Planning” to remain on future
agendas to continue an ongoing discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
Executive Session: Armitage made a motion, second by Patel, to enter into Executive
Session to discuss details of security arrangements. Roll Call: Archambo, absent;
Armitage, aye; Carson, absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd, aye; Sommerfeld,
aye. Motion carried.
Entered into Executive Session at 6:11 PM.
Patel made a motion, second by Gamby, to exit Executive Session. Roll Call:
Archambo, absent; Armitage, aye; Carson, absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd,
aye; Sommerfeld, aye. Motion carried.
Exited Executive Session at 6:32 PM.
Patel made a motion, second by Sheperd, to approve the Cyber Security Policy,
Program, and Ransomware Policy as written. Roll Call: Archambo, absent; Armitage,
aye; Carson, absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd, aye; Sommerfeld, aye. Motion
carried.
DIRECTOR UPDATE
In response to a question raised by Sommerfeld during the May Board meeting,
Director Stevens has obtained the most current number of children enrolled in
the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program throughout Wood County.
Enrollment data is tracked by zip code. As a result, we are unable to isolate or
extract statistics specifically for youth within our service area, as some of those
youth reside in zip codes that extend into other areas of the county.
The summer reading program began on June 1 st , with many activities planned for
patrons of all ages.
State legislation to watch closely is House Bill 420, which proposes to eliminate
continuing term levies after tax year 2029.
Ax Ohio Tax announced that it failed to collect enough signatures to place its
constitutional amendment proposal to eliminate all Ohio property taxes on the
November 2026 ballot. The group has vowed to continue its efforts and will now
attempt to place the issue before voters in November 2027.
OTHER/GOOD OF THE ORDER
Armitage praised the Library Director Breakfast and appreciated the content.
ADJOURNMENT
Gamby made a motion, second by Patel, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: Archambo,
absent; Armitage, aye; Carson, absent; Gamby, aye; Patel, aye; Sheperd, aye;
Sommerfeld, aye. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 PM.
President Dan Sheperd
Secretary Amanda Gamby