Library Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · February 18, 2026
Minutes
FFL Commission Policy Subcommittee Minutes (2/18/26, 8-9am)
Present: Nick Tatakis, Sally Blanchard-O'Brien, Sam Donalds, Mary Danko, Barbara Shatara
• Call to order 8:07am
• Approve 12/10/25 minutes (Motion: Sally, Second: Sam, Approved unanimously)
o Adopt agenda (Motion: Sally, Second: Sam, Adopted unanimously)
o Public forum (None present)
• FFL Social Media Policy
o City Attorney responded to Mary Danko: policy looks fine for the most part,
but they were curious about the hyperlink in the policy, waiting to hear about
removing hyperlink and having the policy otherwise approved
o Potential to bring policy to entire commission in March for approval
• FFL Art Exhibit and Display Policy
o Sam Donalds: borrowed from Missoula and New Haven libraries to create
Request Form for Art Removal, group discussion and revision
o Considering including an excerpt from American Library Association
Freedom to View Statement in the Policy
o Plan to review procedures at next policy subcommittee meeting
• New business
o Next Policy to Address: Tabling Policy
o Adjourn (Motion: Sally, Second: Sam, Adopted unanimously. Adjourned:
8:54am)
Agenda
Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
PLEASE NOTE:
This meeting is will be held on zoom and in-person in the Local History Room at the Fletcher Free Library.
Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/92783586361
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt Minutes
3. Adopt Agenda
4. Public Forum
5. FFL Social Media Policy
6. FFL Art Exhibit and Display Policy
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting February 18, 2026 - Library Commission Policy Planning Committee Meeting -
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:00 AM, Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library
Category 8. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type
Recommended Action