Board of Trustees
of the
Huntley Area Public Library District
Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
April 15, 2026
Call to Order: A Budget and Finance Committee meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on April 15, 2026. Chair Kunde called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Attendance:
Committee Members Present: Katie Kunde (chair), Sandy Domagalski, Stephanie Weil, and Leslie Threadgill-Smith (ex officio)
Committee Members Absent: None
Trustees and Library Staff Present: Jerry Reedy, Trustee; Elizabeth Steffensen, Acting Library Director; and Lindsey Jarr, Business Manager
Visitors Present: None
Public Comments: There were no public comments.
Finance Updates: Discussed bank accounts and the status of access being transferred to Jarr and Steffensen. Weil suggested looking into positive pay and ACH.
Budget Process and Timeline: Steffensen to work on first draft of the working budget to be prepared by May 20, 2026. The Budget and Finance Committee would like to deep dive into the line items of budget in a June 1st Budget and Finance Committee Meeting.
The Committee suggested if prices do not jump significantly to stay with Gallagher for insurance until a new Director is hired.
The Committee was made aware that the auditor may be more expense as an extra day may be needed to work with Jarr and Steffensen as it is the first time going through the process.
Steffensen brought up that the utilities contract is set to expire, and we anticipate an increase in rates.
Staff Wage Increase for FY2026-27: Preliminary discussion of staff wage increase including a flat cost of living increase as suggested by the interim support company, STACKS. Kunde suggested perhaps a flat rate would be appropriate since director who has rated and reviewed the employees is no longer here.
Threadgill-Smith brought up the point that last year an attempt was made to adjust salaries to equitable rates for all employees.
Committee asked that Steffensen provide numbers for next committee meeting:
2% – 2% Merit
3% -2% Merit
3% Flat
4% Flat
Next committee date was set for June 1st, 2026, time to be determined based on room availability.
Adjourn: Weil motioned; Domagalski seconded to adjourn the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lindsey Jarr, Recorder
