The Medina County District Library Board of Trustees met in a special session on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Medina Library. With a quorum present, President Caleb Parker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll call: The following members were present: Caleb Parker, Julie Clark, Brian Harr, Ann Marie Flannery, William Koran, and Christopher Jakab.

Library staff members in attendance included: Julianne Bedel, Executive Director; Allison Gaebelein, Fiscal Officer; Suzie Muniak, Deputy Director; Emily Henry, Human Resources Director; Eric Lucius, Highland Branch Manager; and Jennifer O’Neill, Deputy Fiscal Officer acting as recording secretary. Attorney James Wilkins was also in attendance.

Approval of the Agenda: Mr. Harr motioned, and Mr. Koran seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Collective Bargaining Agreement 2026-2029

Executive Session: Mr. Harr motioned and Mr. Jakab seconded the motion to move into executive session for reviewing bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation and other terms and conditions of their employment at 5:01 p.m.

Roll Call Vote: Mr. Koran – Aye; Ms. Clark – Aye; Mr. Harr – Aye; Ms. Flannery – Aye; Mr. Jakab – Aye; Mr. Parker – Aye. Motion carried.

Ms. Bedel, Ms. Gaebelein, Ms. Muniak, Ms. Henry, Mr. Lucius, and Mr. Wilkins were asked to attend the session. Regular session resumed at 5:27 p.m.

Resolution 26 – 17: Ms. Clark motioned and Mr. Jakab seconded the motion that the Medina County District Library Board of Trustees hereby approves the Agreement with Service Employees International Union, District 1199 WV/KY/OH, the Health Care and Social Service Union, CTW, CLC for the period June 01, 2026 – May 31, 2029. Motion carried.

Policy Updates

Resolution 26 – 18: Mr. Koran motioned and Ms. Flannery seconded the motion that the Medina County District Library Board of Trustees hereby approves the proposed revisions and effective dates as presented to Policies: HR-B-01 Group Health Insurance – effective 12/1/2026; HR-B-10 Vacation – effective 10/18/2026; HR-B-14 Bereavement Leave – effective 10/18/2026; HR-B-25 Personal Time – effective 10/18/2026; HR-C-13 Sunday Hours – effective 10/18/2026; HR-C-25 Emergency Phone Stipend – effective 10/18/2026. Motion carried.

Adjournment: There being no further business, Mr. Jakab motioned, and Ms. Flannery seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried.

Caleb Parker, President
Ann Marie Flannery, Secretary

NEXT BOARD MEETING
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Lodi Library