Board of Selectmen - 69 (02/02/2022)

TOWN OF WATERFORD
GENERAL FUND
2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET
DEPT/AGENCY: 
10136 
WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACTUAL 
2022/2023 | 2022/2023
2020/2021 
2021/2022 
EXPEND & 
DEPT/ 
APPROVED | Department | Department
ACTUAL 
|2021/2022 RTM| 
ADDITIONAL/ 
|ENCUMBASOF| 
AGENCY | BD/comm. | Request $ 
Request %
LINE ITEM 
DESCRIPTION 
EXPENDED 
APPROP. 
TRANSFERS 
1/1/22 
REQUEST 
(12/9/21) 
Increase 
Increase
PERSONNEL COSTS
51110 
ADMINISTRATION 
179,834 
92,379 
47,772 
94,461 
94,461 
2,082 
2.25%
51210 
CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 
641,315 
690,286 
340,926 
700,135 
699,135 
8,849 
1.28%
51220 
CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE 
82,890 
88,138 
(2,000) 
40,652 
89,869 
85,843 
(2,295) 
-2.60%
51810 
OVERTIME 
6,075 
2,008 
6,075 
250 
(5,825) 
-95.88%
51910 
FRINGE BENEFITS 
0 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/O!
51920 
FICA 
63,781 
67,082 
31,583 
68,126 
67,296 
214 
0.32%
SUBTOTAL 
967,820 
943,960 
(2,000) 
462,941 
958,666 
946,985 
3,025 
0.32%
|
SERVICES
52020 
POSTAGE 
323 
325 
133 
325 
325 
0 
0.00%
52040 
SERVICE CONT.& REPAIRS 
7,853 
700 
2,000 
500 
0 
(700) 
-100.00%
52070 
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE 
632 
690 
174 
690 
690 
) 
0.00%
52090 
FUEL OIL 
6,825 
0 
0 
0
52100 
ELECTRICITY 
28,008 
0 
0 
0
52110 
WATER 
797 
0 
0 
0
52120 
SEWER 
738 
0 
0 
0
SUBTOTAL 
45,176 
1,715 
2,000 
307 
1,515 
1,015 
(700) 
-40.82%
|
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
53010 
OFFICE SUPPLIES 
3,945 
4,000 
2,134 
4,000 
3,750 
(250) 
-6.25%
53020 
OTHER SUPPLIES 
3,967 
4,800 
1,380 
4,200 
3,725 
(1,075) 
-22.40%
SUBTOTAL 
7,912 
8,800 
0 
3,514 
8,200 
7,475 
(1,325) 
-15.06%
|
EQUIPMENT
54160 
|BOOKS/RELATED MATERIAL 
45,000 
45,000 
44,999 
45,000 
44,000 
(1,000) 
-2.22%
SUBTOTAL 
45,000 
45,000 
0 
44,999 
45,000 
44,000 
(1,000) 
-2.22%
DEPARTMENT TOTAL 
1,065,908 
999,475 
0 
511,761 
1,013,381 
999,475 
0 
0.00%

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
_Waterford Public Library
BUDGET FUNCTION
The Waterford Public Library is 
a town-owned and supported institution maintained for the benefit of the
townspeople. By resolution of the Representative Town Meeting to the Town of Waterford, dated August 7, 1967,
it was designated to be the Principal Public Library of the Town of Waterford. It is operated by the Board of
Trustees of the Waterford Public Library, Inc. The Board of Trustees consists of twelve citizens of Waterford. The
first selectman, the chair of the RTM Education Committee and the chair of the RTM Finance, Wage & Personnel
Committee are ex-officio board members.
The Waterford Public Library is a non-partisan, non-sectarian institution dedicated to serving the public in the
areas of education, information and recreation, making its services known and available to all.
The Waterford Public Library, Inc. is 
a nonprofit corporation with an endowment fund, the income of which is
used toward the operation expenses of the Library, supplementing the annual appropriation of the Town. The
board’s contribution pays for the following:
e 
Approximately 73% of new library materials for all ages, including books, audio books (digital and on CD),
movies, magazines, music CDs.
e 
Access to e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, streaming videos and music.
e 
Access to online databases.
e 
All library programs for adults, children and teens, including related promotional materials.
e 
Furniture, equipment and building improvements, other than capital projects and repairs to building
systems and infrastructure.
e 
Staff attendance at professional conferences, training workshops and continuing educations.
e 
Dues and memberships in professional organizations.
Mission
The mission of the Waterford Public Library is to help citizens of Waterford enrich their lives through access to
ideas, information and entertainment available from books as well as a variety of other sources. To this end the
Library provides an array of materials, services and professional assistance, as well as a facility for the support of
educational, civic and cultural activities.
Recent Highlights
Throughout the pandemic, the library has continued to carefully balance service with safety. As necessity dictated,
we pivoted our services from in-building to curbside “grab & go” and back again. Through the end of the summer,
we continued to offer only outdoor and virtual programs. During this past summer, the library secured grant
funding from Dominion Energy & Chelsea Groton Bank foundations to offer a series of Sunset Cinema outdoor
films on Thursday evenings and an A/ Fresco series of outdoor performances on Friday evenings. In February, we
launched our new monthly e-newsletter. We currently have over 700 subscribers. The library has hosted vaccine
clinics and is now hosting weekly COVID testing in partnership with Ledge Light Health District.
The library staff and trustees very much appreciate the ongoing support provided to the library by the Town of
Waterford.

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
Waterford Public Library
Strategic Goals
The LIBRARY as PLACE
The Waterford Public Library serves as the destination place for people of all ages to find educational, informational and
recreational materials that will enrich their lives. The Library provides a wide array of materials, programs, services and
professional assistance and a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive environment for public and staff.
The LIBRARY as COMMUNITY
The Waterford Public Library is 
a customer-centric organization committed to providing the community with the
collections, programs, and services it needs and wants. The Library through outreach and marketing effectively and
efficiently communicates its mission.
The LIBRARY as PEOPLE
People in Waterford consistently receive high quality library service provided by well-trained, dedicated, knowledgeable
and customer-oriented staff.
The LIBRARY as ENTERPRISE
The Waterford Public Library is committed to working with the Town of Waterford for the optimal operation of the
library. The Library continually explores development opportunities to enhance Library programs and services and ensures
that its policies and procedures reflect its mission, goals and values.
COLLECTION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
® 
Acollection of over 80,000 items including books, moves, magazines, newspapers, non-fiction DVDS and
documentaries, audio books, digital books and music CDs for adults, children and young adults
=" 
Downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, streaming videos and streaming music
= 
Online databases and resources: A to Z Travel, Ancestry, Bookflix (e-books for grades K-3), hoopla (movies, TV, music
and more), JobNow (resume writing, test prep, career resources), Kanopy (film streaming service), Mango Languages,
TRUEflix (Scholastic e-books for grades 3-6), and Tumblebooks (animated picture books for children)
= 
Reference service (aka ‘help, problem solving, teaching, connecting’) for all ages
= 
Readers’ advisory for all ages
= 
24/7 on-line reference and e-mail reference
=" 
Homebound Library Services program, Interlibrary loan
= 
Public Access to computers with internet access, Microsoft Office applications.
=" 
Book-A-Tech: one on one training and technology support; walk-in and by appointment
= 
Wi-Fi internet access and Wi-Fi printing
= 
Programming for all ages: including book and film discussions, lectures and author visits
= 
Story times for children; games, puzzles and toys for in-house use
= 
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) programs for children and teens
= 
Teen section: NEW BOOKS, fiction, graphic novels, NUTMEG nominees and winners, digital books, TEEN TOPICS
= 
Large print collection, Travel books and videos, ‘Great Courses’ audio and video, Spanish language collection
= 
Museum passes, Art Exhibits
= 
Cooperative initiatives with Waterford Public Schools, Rec & Parks, Senior Services and Youth & Family Services
= 
Booklists, bibliographies, special displays and merchandised collections
= 
Historical Collection (Waterford and New London County)
= 
Meeting rooms for use by community groups and organizations
= 
Open on average 63 hours each week — plus 18 Sundays (Fall/Winter) — FY’23 proposed schedule

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
Waterford Public Library
BUDGET SUMMARY
TOWN OF WATEFORD
GENERAL FUND
2022 -2023
DEPT/AGENCY: WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2021/2022 
2022/2023
vee 
DEPT/AGENCY | DEPT/AGENCY
ITEM 
DESCRIPTION 
REQUEST 
REQUEST
PERSONNEL COSTS
51110 __| ADMINISTRATION 
92,379 
94,461
51210 _| CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 
690,286 
699,135
51220 _| CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE 
88,138 
85,843
51810 ___| OVERTIME-SUNDAY 
6,075 
250
51910 __| FRINGE BENEFITS 
0 
0
51920 _| FICA (7.65%) 
67,082 
67,296
SUBTOTAL 
943,960 
946,985
SERVICES
52020 _| POSTAGE 
325 
325
52040 __| SERVICE CONT.&REPAIRS 
700 
0
52070 _| REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE 
690 
690
52090 __| FUEL OIL 
0
52100 
| ELECTRICITY 
0 
0
52110 __| WATER 
0 
0
52120 __| SEWER 
0 
0
SUBTOTAL 
1,715 
1,015
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
53010 _| OFFICE SUPPLIES 
4,000 
3,750
53020 _| OTHER SUPPLIES 
4,800 
3,725
SUBTOTAL 
8,800 
1,475
EQUIPMENT
54160 
_| BOOKS/RELATED MATERIAL 
45,000 
44,000
SUBTOTAL 
45,000 
44,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL 
999,475 
999,475

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
Waterford Public Library 
—
BUDGET EXPLANATIONS BY CATEGORY
The FY2023 budget anticipates continuing and expanding library programs and services, usage, and activities
to our pre-COVID-19 levels.
51000 SALARIES SERIES
Detailed information on salaries can be found in the Personne! Worksheet included in the packet. Personnel
costs are calculated for a fiscal year with 261 working days (52.2 weeks) for FT staff. Calculations were made
based on the RTM approved wage schedules in effect July 1, 2021. The minimum wage/library page rate
reflects the state minimum wage.
We are committed to controlling personnel costs. We analyze staffing and usage patterns to make efficient and
effective use of personnel at all levels. We re-evaluate all positions as staff members resign or retire, update
job descriptions and replace staff only when necessary. Over the past several years, we eliminated positions,
zeroed out the clerical and technical substitute budget, reclassified positions and reallocated duties and
responsibilities. Additionally, cross training has enabled us to fill short-term gaps due to illness, vacation,
attendance at off-site meetings, programs and professional development.
51110 ADMINISTRATION 
$94,461
This line reflects the compensation for the director based on the current non-union management professionals (
wage schedules.
51210 CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 
$699,135
This line reflects the compensation for professional librarians (MP) and clerical/technical staff (AS) — full time
and regularly scheduled part-time staff, and library pages. Also included are longevity increases for six full-time
employees. Six part-time AS staff will receive annual half-step increases.
51220 CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE 
$85,843
This line includes the full-time building and grounds manager and two part-time custodians. These employees
are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the library building, grounds, and mechanical systems and
ensuring a safe, clean, sound, secure environment for customers and staff with increased sanitizing public and
staff areas and workstations and periodic deep cleaning.
51810 OVERTIME/SUNDAY HOURS 
$250
Overtime support of $250 is requested for maintenance and/or custodial work in case of a building, natural
disaster, or weather related emergency. For FY2023, to comply with the request for a zero budget increase, we
will not be providing Sunday service.
51920 FICA 
$67,296
FICA has been calculated at 7.65%, per Board of Finance guidelines, and is included in the Personnel Worksheet
— Payroll Taxes.

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
BUDGET EXPLANATIONS BY CATEGORY (CONTINUED)
52020 POSTAGE 
$325
Postage costs include:
e 
United States Postal Service (USPS) for overdue notices. We have continued to gather customer e-mail
addresses, lo reduce the costs of sending overdue and lost ilern notices. Almost all new customers
provide us with an email address at registration and we solicit email addresses when library cards are
renewed. We anticipate using the USPS mail for approximately 200 overdue & lost item notices.
e 
Library business mail (bill payments, etc.) - we anticipate mailing approximately 350 business items.
e 
The state funded ‘Deliverit! ‘Program provides for the free exchange of materials among libraries
throughout the state, saving individual libraries the costs of mailing interlibrary loan materials.
The FY2023 request is the same as last year.
Expended FY2021 - $324 
Expended FY2020 - $347 
Expended FY2019 — $349
52040 SERVICE CONTRACT & REPAIRS 
$0
Effective with the FY2022 budget facility, utilities and maintenance costs have been removed from department
budgets. In FY2022, this line item covered miscellaneous supplies used by the library building manager for
needed repairs and grounds maintenance. For FY’23, we are eliminating this budget line to comply with the
request for a zero increase budget.
Expended FY2021 - $21,285 
Expended FY2020 - $34,469 
Expended FY2019 - $21,745
52070 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE 
$690
This line item is used to reimburse the building and grounds manager for work-related mileage, i.e., trips to the
Quaker Hill book drop, vendors, courier runs, etc. Mileage for the last three years has averaged 1150/year.
With reimbursement at 56 cents per mile, we anticipate 1,225 miles, and are requesting $690 for this line item
for FY2023. This request is the same as FY2022.
Expended FY2021 - $632 
Expended FY2020 - $656 
Expended FY2019- $665
53010 OFFICE SUPPLIES 
$3,750
This line item covers library-specific office supplies, which include vendor pre-processing of books, item and
customer barcodes, spine labels, repair tape, book covers, video and audio jewel cases, and receipt paper for
the circulation desk and self-check station. With the library’s membership in a cooperative for purchasing
library supplies at discounted prices, the support of the town’s purchasing agent and streamlined processes
and procedures, we have been able to maintain this line item at the current level for the last fourteen budgets.
For FY2023, we are further decreasing this budget line by $250.
Expended FY2021 - $3,957 
Expended FY2020 - $4,000 
Expended FY2019 - $3,999
53020 OTHER SUPPLIES 
$3,725
Items purchased in this line item include consumables and cleaning products of all types including paper
products, furniture and carpet cleaners, stain removers, lawn and ground supplies, etc. We have continued
increased cleaning of public surfaces, and are providing PPE for staff due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Our FY2023 request has been reduced by $1,075 from our FY2022 request.
Expended FY2021 - $3,977 
Expended FY2020 - $3,954 
Expended FY’18 - $3,992

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2023 BUDGET REQUEST
Waterford Public Library
BUDGET EXPLANATIONS BY CATEGORY (CONTINUED)
54160 BOOKS/RELATED MATERIAL 
$44,000
This line item is the town’s contribution, approximately 27% of the total expenditure, for the purchase of the
following items:
e 
Books, DVDs, audio books (digital and on CD), magazines, newspapers, music CDs, and other materials for
adults, children and teens.
e 
Access to: downloadable e-books, e-magazines, e-audio books, streaming videos and streaming music for
adults, children and teens.
New this year: TRUEflix (Scholastic e-books for grades 3-6) and Kanopy (film streaming service)
e 
Access to online databases: A to Z Travel, Ancestry, Bookflix (e-books for grades K-3), hoopla (movies, TV,
music and more), JobNow (resume writing, test prep, career resources), Mango Languages, and
Tumblebooks (animated picture books for children).
The library’s professionally trained staff continually monitors how the collections are used and looks for new
formats, collections and resources to ensure that the community has what it wants and needs. Each year a larger
percentage of this budget is allocated for e-content. This investment was especially beneficial to Waterford
cardholders who were able to access quality content online from the safety of their homes during the ongoing
pandemic.
Monies are spent on high-demand subjects, best sellers and new books, DVDs, audio books and new formats and
collections. Expenditures are reduced or eliminated on categories of minimal use or interest. Similarly, the library
continues to review its purchases of materials in response to the availability of information online through either the
Internet or the statewide and proprietary databases.
The library continues to focus on resource sharing with our local library partners at Groton Public Library, Mystic &
Noank Library and Bill Memorial Library. Books and other library materials available at these libraries are shipped to
Waterford within a few days of online requests. Library materials from the collections of hundreds of public,
academic, school, and special libraries can be requested, picked up and returned to Waterford, thanks to the state-
funded interlibrary loan system comprised of BorrowlT (formerly Connecticard) and Deliver It! (formerly
Connecticar). Additionally, Waterford customers can use their library cards in any of the 192 public libraries
throughout Connecticut. The cooperation among libraries and the vast interlibrary loan network in Connecticut
greatly expands what an individual library can offer its customers and accounts for savings to a library’s materials
budget.
The library’s goal is to be as responsive as possible to the public while operating in an efficient and cost effective
manner. The library Board partners with the town and will continue to fund nearly three-quarters of the total library
books, materials and services purchased. After fifteen consecutive years of a flat budget, we are reducing this budget
line request by $1,000 to achieve the requested zero budget increase for FY2023.
Expended FY2021 - $45,000 
Expended FY2020 - $45,000 
Expended FY2019 - $44,998

Page 7
TOWN OF WATERFORD
PERSONNEL WORKSHEET - WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR
LINE 51920
HOURS 
TOTAL 
PAYROLL
DATE OF 
WORKED/ 
HOURLY 
SALARY 
SALARY 
EMPLOYEE | TAXES
HIRE 
POSITION 
WEEK 
RATE 
2021/2022 
2022/2023 
| LONGEVITY| 
SALARY 
(F.IC.A)
020
12/4/2
Director
92,378.94
7,226.28
61,783.92
petite 
* 
: 
SS 
ant 
i 
z 
ee
09/15/08|Dept. Head - Adult 
40 
34.40 
71,559.67 
71,827.20 
718.27 
72,545.47 
5,549.73
05/15/17{Dept. Head - Children's 
40 
34.40 
71,559.67 
71,827.20 
71,827.20 
5,494.78
06/28/07|Dept. Head - Tech & Circ Svcs. 
40 
37.84 
78,946.07 
79,009.92 
790.10 
79,800.02 
6,104.70
09/06/16|Dept. Assistant - Adult 
40 
31.21 
64,903.99 
65,166.48 
65,166.48 
4,985.24
01/04/88| Technician IT 
35 
28.29 
49,438.62 
51,685.83 
600.00 
52,285.83 
3,999.87
03/09/92| Technician IT 
35 
28.29 
49,438.62 
51,685.83 
600.00 
52,285.83 
3,999.87
11/22/93|Technician IT 
35 
28.29 
49,438.62 
51,685.83 
600.00 
52,285.83 
3,999.87
VAC. |Tech. Ass't - Tech & Cire Svcs. 
19 
25.56 
44,670.15 
25,350.41 
25,350.41 
1,939.31
VAC. {Info/Tech Ass't - Children's 
16 
23.19 
0.00 
19,368.29 
19,368.29 
1,481.67
05/30/06 {Secretary IT 
35 
31.19 
54,499.41 
56,984.13 
350.00 
57,334.13 
4,386.06
09/10/21 |Info/Ref Ass't - Adult 
15 
23.74 
18,588.42 
17,805.00 
17,805.00 
1,362.08
09/23/19|Info/Ref Ass't - Adult 
12 
24.97 
18,243.90 
14,982.00 
14,982.00 
1,146.12
VAC. {Info/Ref Ass't - Children's 
19 
23.19 
22,999.84 
22,030.50 
22,030.50 
1,685.33
08/09/21 |Info/Ref Ass't - Children's 
16 
23.74 
19,827.65 
18,992.00 
18,992.00 
1,452.89
_ 08/20/12|Technician I 
16 
24.42 
19,034.21 
19,536.00 
19,536.00 
1,494.50
08/07/17| Technician I 
12 
21.58 
12,609.43 
12,948.00 
12,948.00 
990.52
09/04/18 |Technician I 
12 
21.05 
12,308.76 
12,630.00 
12,630.00 
966.20
10/05/07|Technician I 
14 
25.66 
17,933.83 
17,962.00 
17,962.00 
1,374.09
n/a|***Pages 
14,285.00 
14,000.00
61,783.92
09/14/15|Bldg.& Grounds Manager 
40 
29.59 
59,090.40 
4,726.47
01/05/15 [Janitor II 
18 
23.75 
21,347.71 
21,375.00 
21,375.00 
1,635.19
06/21/01 [Janitor IT 
2 
26.84 
6,699.87 
2,684.00 
2,684.00 
205.33
n/a|Substitutes 
1,000.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00

TOWN OF WATERFORD
PERSONNEL WORKSHEET - WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR
LINE 51920
HOURS 
TOTAL 
PAYROLL
DATE OF 
WORKED/ 
HOURLY 
SALARY 
SALARY 
EMPLOYEE | TAXES
HIRE 
POSITION 
WEEK 
RATE 
2021/2022 
2022/2023 
|LONGEVITY| 
SALARY 
(F.IC.A)
TOTALS - DEPARTMENT 
876,877.78 | 876,030.66 
3,658.37 
879,689.03 | 
67,296.23
943,959 
946,985
WORKDAYS
2022/2023 
WEEKS TO BUDGET
261 
52.2

TOWN OF WATERFORD
PROPOSED REVENUE BY DEPARTMENT
GENERAL FUND
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR
All revenues from each department must be listed in the following categories. Please add any revenue lines
that are not listed below.
DEPARTMENT: WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
LINE ITEM
2019-2020
ACTUAL
2020-2021
ACTUAL
2021-2022
YTD
2022-2023
PROPOSED
VARIANCE
Alarm Monitoring
Alarm Penalties
Ambulance Subsidy
Beach Admission Fees
Benefit Assessments
Bulky Waste Fees
Conveyance Tax
Copy Fees
East Lyme Animal Control Fee
Enhanced E 9-1-1
Fines/Penalties
7,578
Io
Hazardous Household Waste
Inspection Fees
Interest/Lien Fees
Inter-Municipal Revenues
Miscellaneous
Permitting/Licensing Fees
Program/Registration Fees
Recording Fees
Regional Communications Fees
Rentals
Sale of Recyclables
State Operational Grants
Tipping Fees
Versa Kart/Blue Box Purchases
TOTALS
7,578
0
0
S[OlO/OlOlsOl[O/O/S/Oolo/S/OlOsOlso/Sfo/Ol/OlO/G/O/o/o/o/aq/o/o/o/o
The library along with our partner libraries have stopped
charging fines on overdue materials effective March 14, 2020.

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.
501c3 Account
FY2023 Disbursements
AudiLor
Books & materials
Building equipment & supplies
Dues, conferences, education
Furniture & building improvements
Innovation & Miscellaneous
Insurance
Office equipment & supplies
On-line subscriptions
Programs & community relations
Public copier lease & fees
Special Projects
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
FUNDS ANTICIPATED FY2022
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FY2021/FUNDS RECEIVED FY2021
$4,500
$93,000
$4,500
$3,500
$4,000
$3,500
$191
$5,000
$29,000
$13,800
§3,800
$4,680
$169,471
$142,043
$154,387/$107,869

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.
Financial Statements
With Independent Accountant’s Report
June 30, 2021
Aldrich, Mulcahy & Associates, LLC — Certified Public Accountants

The Waterford Public Library, Inc.
June 30, 2021
Table of Contents
Independent Accountant’s Audit Report......csccseseseecnetesenesees
Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets —- Modified
Cash Basis ......ccccccccccssssesccsssccscnsereesneeeessenesseseseasneseresesecausetaeessenged
Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets —
Modified Cash Basis ............ccccccesccesecsseeneenersssceeseteeneeneeeteatenasaes
Statements of Functional Expenses-Modified Cash Basis............
Notes to Financial Statements..........:c.:cccssssessecsnsessessorteseeeeesreeees

ALDRICH, MULCAHY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
To the Board of Trustees of
The Waterford Public Library, Inc.
Waterford, Connecticut
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Waterford Public Library, Inc. (a nonprofit
organization), which comprise the statement of assets, liabilities, and net assets - modified cash basis as of June 30,
2021, and the related statements of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets - modified cash basis, and
statement of functional expenses-modified cash basis for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial
statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with
the modified cash basis of accounting as described in Note 1: this includes determining that the modified cash basis
of accounting is an acceptable basis for the preparation of the financial statements in the circumstances,
Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,
the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
567 VAUXHALL ST. EXT. SUITE 330, WATERFORD, CT 06385 - TELEPHONE 860-443-1040 * FAX 860-444-2215
EMAIL info@aldrichperkins com » WEBSITE www.aildrichperkins.com

Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the assets, liabilities
and net assets of The Waterford Public Library, Inc. as of June 30, 2021, and its revenue, and expenses and changes
in net assets and its functional expenses for the year then ended in accordance with the modified cash basis of
accounting as described in Note 1.
Report on Summarized Comparative Information
We have previously audited the Waterford Public Library, Inc.’s June 30, 2020 financial statements and we
expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated September 30, 2020. In our
opinion, the summarized comparative information presented herein as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020, is
consistent in all material respects, with the audited financial statements from which it has been derived.
Aldrich, Mulcahy & Associates, LLC
Waterford, CT 06385
September 14, 2021

~
cs
THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2021
WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2020
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash
Investments- board designated endowment
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
ART COLLECTIONS
TOTAL ASSETS
NET ASSETS
Without Donor Restrictions
Board designated (note 4)
Undesignated
Total net assets without donor restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total net assets with donor restrictions 
©
TOTAL NET ASSETS
Sée accountant's report and accompanying notes.
ASSETS
NET ASSETS
2021 
2020
$ 
18,410 
$ 
4,766
3,502,179 
2,783,082
3,520,589 
2,787,848
55,600 
55,600
$ 3,576,189 
$ 2,843,448
$ 3,502,179 
$ 2,783,082
72,660 
60,366
3,574,839 
2,843,448
1,350 
-
1,350 
-
$ 3,576,189 
3 2,843,448

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -
MODIFIED CASH BASIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2020
SUPPORT AND REVENUE
Grants
Annual mailing appeal
Other fundraising
Contributions & Bequests
Intergovernmental
Book. sales and service
Investinent income
Gain (loss) on investments
Miscellaneous
Reclassifications:
Released from restrition
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE
EXPENSES
Program services
Management and general
Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING
NET ASSETS, ENDING
See accountants report and accompanying notes.
Without Donor 
With Donor 
Total 
Total
Restrictions 
Restrictions 
2021 
2026
$ 
- 
$ 
7,894 
$ 
7,894 
$ 
800
26,687 
- 
26,687 
29,486
235 
- 
235 
135
24,026 
- 
24,026 
14,565
19,154 
- 
19,154 
15,325
1,624 
- 
1,624 
6,058
43,795 
- 
43,795 
52,236
729,690 
- 
729,690 
7,309
6,383 
- 
6,383 
9,997
6,544 
(6,544) 
- 
-
858,138 
1,350 
859,488 
135,911
109,546 
- 
109,546 
120,063
16,191 
- 
16,191 
15,030
1,010 
- 
1,010 
1,248
126,747 
- 
126,747 
136,341
731,391 
1,350 
732,741 
(430)
2,843,448 
- 
2,843,878 
2,843,878
$ 
3,574,839 
$ 
1,350 
$ 3,576,619 
$ 2,843,448

fTM
THE WATEFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES-MODIFIED CASH BASIS
JUNE 30, 2021 WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 2020
Program 
Management
services 
and General 
Fundraising 
2021 
2020
Accounting 
$ 
- 
$ 
3,900 
§ 
- 
$ 
3,900 
$ 
3,900
Occupancy 
4,557 
- 
- 
4,557 
10,131
Conferences 
1,719 
- 
- 
1,719 
1,722
Insurance 
- 
191 
- 
191 
191
Books & Library Materials 
69,812 
- 
- 
69,812 
67,688
Online.resources 
9,982 
- 
- 
9,982 
21,030
Investment fees 
- 
12,100 
- 
12,100 
10,939
Public Relations 
10,799 
- 
- 
10,799 
9,158
Grant expense 
6,469 
- 
- 
6,469 
-
Office Supplies 
1,727 
- 
- 
1,727 
3,354
Miscellaneous 
3,356 
- 
- 
3,356 
5,855
Museum Passes 
1,125 
- 
- 
1,125 
1,125
Fundraising 
- 
- 
1,010 
1,010 
1,248
$ 
109,546 
$ 
16,191 
$ 
1,010 
$126,747 
$ 
136,341
See accountant's report and accompanying notes.
5.

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Purpose of Organization
The Waterford Public Library, Inc. (Organization), was formed to establish and perpetually maintain a free
public library for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Town of Waterford, and to promote all the purposes
which usually appertain to such libraries.
The Organization’s primary sources of revenue are contributions, grants, and investment income.
Financial Reporting
The financial statements of the Organization have been prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting.
Revenues are recognized when received and expenses are recognized when paid. Contributions of collections
are recognized at fair market value when gifted.
Basis of Presentation
The Organization has presented its financial statements in accordance with the modified cash basis of
accounting. In addition, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and
activities within the two classes of net assets: Without Donor Restrictions or With Donor Restrictions.
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions
Net assets without donor restrictions are neither perpetually nor temporarily restricted by donor-
imposed stipulations and include revenue from fees, certain investment income, and all gifts, grants,
and contributions that are free of donor restrictions. These amounts are currently available at the
discretion of the Organization’s Board for use in its operations.
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions
Net assets with donor restrictions account for unspent contributions that are restricted by the donor
as to use for specific purposes or during specific time periods.
Prior Year Summarized Financial Information
The financial statements include certain prior-year summarized financial information in total but not by net
asset class. Such information does not include sufficient detail to constitute a presentation in conformity with
the modified cash basis of accounting. Accordingly, such information should be read in conjunction with the
Organization’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020, from which the
summarized information was derived.
-O6-

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Contributions
Contributions received are recorded as with or without donor restrictions depending on the existence and/or
nature. of any donor restrictions.
Support that is restricted by the donor is reported as an increase in net assets without donor restrictions if the
restriction expires in the reporting period in which the support is recognized. All other donor-restricted
support is reported as an increase net asset with donor restrictions, depending on the nature of the restriction.
When a restriction expires (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is
accomplished), net assets with donor restrictions are reclassified to net assets without donor restrictions and
reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets - Modified Cash Basis as net
assets released from restrictions.
Grants and Contracts
Grants and contracts are generally considered to be exchange transactions in which the grantor or contractor
requires the performance of specific activities.
Revenue Recognition
Contributions are recognized when received by the Organization that is, in substance, unconditional. All
donor-restricted contributions are reported as increases in net assets with restrictions. When a restriction
expires, net assets with restrictions are reclassified to net assets without restrictions.
Contributed property is recorded at fair value at the date of the donation. If the donors stipulate how long the
assets must be used, the contributions are recorded as restricted support. In the absence of such stipulations,
property and equipment are recorded as unrestricted support.
Investment income is recognized when eared. The change in realized and unrealized gains and losses is
included in the change in net assets in the statement of activities. Investment income include interest,
dividends and capital gain distributions.
Investments
Investments in marketable equity and all debt securities are carried at fair value. Fair value is determined
based on quoted market price (Level 1 inputs as discussed in Note 3)

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Program expenses
Reference materials such as books and videos are expensed as program costs and are considered the property
of the Town of Waterford. In addition, other costs such as occupancy expenses (building maintenance and
the purchase of furniture) are considered program expenses and are expensed as incurred.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment acquisitions which exceed $1,000 become the property of the Town of Waterford.
The Organization expenses as program services all acquisitions less than $1,000.
Art Collections
As of July 1, 2005, the Organization capitalized its art collection retroactively in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The art collection items acquired prior to July
1, 2005 were appraised and they were determined to have a value of $55, 000.
Subsequently to July 1, 2005, art collection items acquired by the Organization will be recorded at fair
market value if donated, and at cost if purchased.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of the Organization’s financial instruments are determined using quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
The Organization adopted FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, for assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The codification established a common definition for
fair value to be applied to existing generally accepted accounting principles that requires the use of fair value
measurements, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair
value measurements.
FASB ASC. 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, FASB
ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize
the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized as follows:
e 
Level 1—Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
e 
Level 2—Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborate
by market data.
© 
Level 3—Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which
require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
e 
The carrying values of cash in bank are short-term in nature approximate fair
value.

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Income Taxes
The Waterford Public Library is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, and therefore, has no provision for federal or state income taxes.
The Organization’s Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax are subject to examination
by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed.
The Organization did not recognize any liability for uncertain tax positions as defined by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through September 14, 2021, which is the date the financial
statements were available to be issued. There, were no subsequent events identified that require disclosure.
CONCENTRATIONS
Support and Revenue Concentrations
The Organization receives significant support in the form of salaries and fringe benefits paid to the Town of
Waterford employees who provide librarian staffing services to the library and the use of the Library
facilities which are owned by the Town of Waterford. Any significant reduction in the level of this support
would have a negative impact on the Organization’s programs and activities.
Credit Risks
The organization’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and
cash equivalents, and investments. The Organization places its cash deposits with high credit quality
institutions. Such deposits are fully covered by federal depository insurance. Investments are considered by
management to be sufficiently diversified to minimize individual investment and industry concentration
risks. However, investments are subject to risks of the securities market as a whole.
9.

3.
THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
INVESTMENTS
Investments (All Level 1) as of June 30, 2021 are comprised of the following:
2021
Money market funds 
$ 
22,068
Exchange traded funds 
523,971
Bonds funds 
880,794
Corporate stocks 
28,400
Equity funds 
2,046,946
$ 
3,502,179
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the
Organization’s carrying amounts of cash approximates fair value under Level |.
Net investment income is comprised of the following:
2021
Interest and dividends 
$ 
43,795
Less: investment fee and charges 
12,100
$ 
31,695
The net gain (losses) on investments is comprised of the following:
2021
Realized gains (losses) 
$ 
44,788
Unrealized gains (losses) 
684,902
$ 
729,690
~10-

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT
The Organization’s board designated endowment consists of investments in various marketable securities as
outlined in Note 3. Net assets associated with endowment funds, including funds designated by the Board to
function as endowments, are classified and reported on the existence or absence of donor-imposed
restrictions.
Interpretation of Relevant Law
The philosophy contained in UPMIFA focuses on the following factors:
The duration and preservation of a fund
The purpose of the organization and the donor designations thereto
General economic conditions
The possible effects of inflation and deflation
The expected total return of the charitable assets
Other resources of the organization (including Town funding)
The investment policies of the organization
NAWA 
WD =
Endowment Net Assets composition by type of fund as of June 30, 2021:
Board designated endowment fund 
$ 
3,502,179
Changes on Endowments Net Assets for the year ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:
Without Donor
Restrictions
Endowment net assets, beginning of year 
$ 
2,783,082
Investment income, net 
31,695
Net appreciation (realized and unrealized) 
729,690
Total investment return 
761,385
Contributions 
10,000
Appropriation of assets for expenditures 
(52,288)
Endowment net assets, end of year 
$ 
3,502,179
-1)-

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2021
BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT (Continued)
Board Policies. and Objectives
The Organization has an objective to provide for conservation of capital through the use of a diversified
portfolio of prudent investments. The Board of Trustees policy is to limit spending in any fiscal year to
between three percent (3%) and five percent (5%) of the average fair market value of the endowment’s assets
at the end of the last three previous fiscal years. The minimum objective is to conserve and protect assets
over the long term. An additional objective is to beat the rate of inflation as defined by the CPU annually.
The base measure for the equity allocation will be the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested. On an individual
basis, all securities will be compared to the appropriate index representing that investment universe, The
target allocation is between 50% and 70% on a market basis shall be invested in the equity market. With
balance in fixed income securities.
LIQUIDITY AND AVAILIABILTY OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
‘The liquidity and availability of the Organization’s financial Assets consist of Cash and Investments to fund
general expenditures as of June 30, 2021 total $3,520,589 of which $3,502,179 is held for Board designated
purposes, and $1,350 is held for restricted purposes resulting in $17,060 in financial assets available to
support general expenditures for the upcoming, year.
OTHER MATTERS
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) a
global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide, The Organization
cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic, or the extent to which the disruption may
materially impact the organization’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in fiscal 2022.
-12-

TOWN OF WATERFORD
GENERAL FUND
2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET
DEPT/AGENCY: 
10136 
WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACTUAL 
2022/2023 
FIRST
2020/2021 
2021/2022 
EXPEND & 
DEPT/ 
2022/2023 | SELECTMA | Department | Department
LINE 
ACTUAL 
2021/2022 
| ADDITIONAL/| ENCUMB AS} 
AGENCY 
|APPROVED 
N 
Request $ | Request %
ITEM 
DESCRIPTION 
EXPENDED |RTM APPROP.| TRANSFERS 
OF 1/1/22 
REQUEST | BD/COMM. |RECOMMEN|] _ Increase 
Increaxe
PERSONNEL COSTS
51110 
ADMINISTRATION 
179,834 
92,379 
94,461 
2,082 
2.25%
51210 
CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 
641,315 
690,286 
700,135 
9,849 
1.43%
51220 
CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE 
82,890 
88,138 
89,869 
1,731 
1.96%
51810 
OVERTIME 
6,075 
6,075 
0 
0.00%
51910 
FRINGE BENEFITS 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/0!
51920 
FICA 
63,781 
67,082 
68,126 
1,044 
1.56%
SUBTOTAL 
967,820 
943,960 
0 
0 
958,666 
0 
0 
14,706 
1.56%
|
SERVICES
52020 
POSTAGE 
323 
325 
325 
0 
0.00%
52040 
SERVICE CONT.& REPAIRS 
7,853 
700 
500 
(200) 
-28.57%
52070 
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE 
632 
690 
690 
0 
0.00%
52090 
FUEL OIL 
6,825 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/0!
52100 
ELECTRICITY 
28,008 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/0!
52110 
WATER 
797 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/0!
52120 
SEWER 
738 
0 
0 
0 
#DIV/0!
SUBTOTAL 
45,176 
1,715 
0 
0 
1,515 
0 
0 
(200) 
-11.66%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
53010 
OFFICE SUPPLIES 
3,945 
4,000 
4,000 
0 
0.00%
53020 
OTHER SUPPLIES 
3,967 
4,800 
4,200 
(600) 
-12.50%
SUBTOTAL 
7,912 
8,800 
0 
0 
8,200 
0 
0 
(600) 
-6.82%
|
EQUIPMENT
54160 
|BOOKS/RELATED MATERIAL 
45,000 
45,000 
45,000 
0 
0.00%
SUBTOTAL 
45,000 
45,000 
0 
0 
45,000 
0 
0 
0 
0.00%
|
DEPARTMENT TOTAL 
1,065,908 
999,475 
0 
0 
1,013,381 
0 
0 
13,906 
1.39%

FY2021: 17,706 vs FY2020: 14,709
72 Different Grab & Go Kits & Crafts
distributed to 2,425 patrons
Connecticut Library Association
2019 Excellence in Public Library Services Award

WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY - FY'21 STATISTICS
COVID-19
Library closed 12/16/20 - 2/02/21
Re-opened 2/03/21-6/30/24
CHECK-OUTS
ADULT
BOOKS 
85,789
MAGAZINES 
1,555
VIDEOS 
41,141
AUDIOBOOKS 
3,113
MUSIC CDs 
1,344
MUSEUM PASSES 
43
DOWNLOADS 
17,706
GAMES/LAUNCHPADS 
303
TOTAL 
90,994
CHILDREN
BOOKS 
38,740
MAGAZINES 
106
VIDEOS 
2,004
AUDIOBOOKS 
545
MUSIC CDs 
306
TOTAL 
43,701
TEEN
BOOKS 
3,752
GRAND TOTAL CHECK-OUTS 
136,447
CHECK-INS 
105,229
DOWNLOADS (ADULT CIRC.)
E-BOOKS 
9,976
E-AUDIOBOOKS 
6,247
E-MAGAZINES 
659
E-VIDEOS) 
. 
804
E-MUSIC 
26
TOTAL 
17,706
WEBSITE HITS 
63,434
ONLINE SEARCHES 
1,208
ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION (includes telephone reference during closure} 
14,203
CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION (includes telephone reference during closure) 
3,592
CIRCULATION DESK QUESTIONS (includes telephone reference during closure} 
6,692
WIFE LOGINS 
410,560
ADULT COMPUTER SESSIONS 
4,006
CHILDREN'S COMPUTER SESSIONS 
89
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (items for customers obtained from other libraries} 
7,516
CUSTOMER DOOR COUNT 
57,204
ADULT PROGRAMS 
Sessions/Attendance 
134/1,538
CHILDREN 
148/4,062
TEEN 
22/224
GRAB & GO (curbside pickup) appointments 5/18/20-6/30/20 
2,190
LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION 
724
COMMUNITY USE OF MEETING ROOMS 
0

Connecticut State Library ~ Public Library Annual Statistical Report
Comparison Data FY2020
(latest available state data)
7,00
5.77
6.00
5.00
4,00
3.00
2.00
1.06
Waterford 
East Lyme 
New London 
Groton - 
Stonington 
5-Library
Groton Public 
Average
irculation Per Capita, FY2020
5.74
Stonington 
5-Hbrary
Groton Public 
Average
Waterford 
East Lyme 
Ledyard 
New London 
Groton -

3.60
casas 
SONNE se ak eatasase asa
Waterford 
cast Lyme
New London
Groton -
Groton Public
Stonington
5-Ubrary
Average
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
9.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0,05
0.00
Chil
0.40
ita, FY2
0.30
Waterford 
East Lyme
Ledyard
New London
Groten -
Groton Public
Stonington
5-Library
Avelage

2.00
1.80
4.60
1.40
2.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0,20
0.00
1.76
| 
0.53 
.
Waterford 
Eastlyme. 
ss 
Ledyard 
New London 
Groton - 
Stonington 
5-Ubrary
Groton Public 
Average
prin
1.80%
1.60%
1.40%
1.20%
1.00%
0.80%
0.60%
0.40%
0.20%
2 0.00%
Community 
Commitment Index, FY2020
A measure of a community's financial commitment to the library, dividing
the library's total operating expenditures by the total municipal revenue
oF the town or city.
Waterford 
East Lyme 
Ledyard 
New London 
Groton - 
Stonington 
5-Library
Groton Public 
Average

Board of Trustees Minutes for special meeting on December 9, 2021
1. 
President Rosenberg called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Trustees Present: L. Couture, N. Dragoli, C. Giordano, E. Boyce, M. Wanger,
A. Robarge, G. Ritter, J. Merrill, and J. Mullen. Also present C. Johnson, Director.
2. 
Town Budget
Director, C. Johnson was asked by the First Selectman, Rob Brule, to present a
budget to the town staying flat to the previous year budget — 0% increase overall
(not including any step increases in salaries). There was a discussion within the
board members as to whether these salaries numbers should include the union
contract cost of living increases. The numbers we are providing are including this
increase. The over all Personnel Cost w/ COLA) is up 1.56% from the 2021 FY
numbers.
Services Costs are down 11.56%, Materials & Supplies cost are lower by
11.56%, We have kept the book budget flat (flat for the past 15 years), for a total
overall budget with a 1.39% increase from FY2021.
The WPL Budget for FY 2022/23 is $204,471 vs $172,043 (up 16%) but only up
10% from that of the 2020 FY. Note: Misc line item now reads Innovation & Misc.
The 501¢3 Account FY Disbursements
Total Expenditures $169,471. Funds Anticipated FY 2022: $142,043
Funds Appropriated $154,387 vs Funds Received $107,869
Motion to approve the 2022/23 budget. Moved by M. Wagner. 2" C. Giordano.
Motion carried
3. 
Capital Improvements
4. 
Staffing
A reminder the WPL HVAC Upgrade request amount from the town for FY
2022/23 is $545,600 (from which a portion was from the first year that was not
appropriated)
C. Johnson reported that a fulltime Staff member has resigned due to some
ongoing heath issues. She would like to update this position to a new position with
updated duties. She has asked that the Personal Committee review these
changes and report back to the entire board at the next board meeting.
5. 
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 6:55pm. Motion by M. Wagner, 2TM by Robarge. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Lee J. Couture, Secretary