May 26, 2026 – The Reading Public Library

Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location: Reading Public Library and via Zoom (see link below)
1. Call to Order / Roll call  Meeting started at 6:05 PM
 Attendees – Libbet Downs, Rich Grogan, Kristen Hurd, Bill Bakker, Tony
Pikramenos, Bill Neukomm
2. Changes to Agenda Items – No changes
3. Approve Minutes from Last Meeting – Motion by Libbet, second by Rich, all in favor
4. Public Comments – No public comments
5. MERP grant update
 Discuss and approve bids for remaining work
i. Bill Neukomm discussed the RFP and bidding process the Energy
Committee had done. We only received one bid for $24171.56 from
Rabina for the attic work. The board approved the bid and all funds will
come from the MERP grant
6. MERP grant update – See above
7. Secretary’s Report – No report this month
8. Treasurer’s Report  Rich is currently working with Tony to discuss the remaining budget for this fiscal
year.
9. Librarian’s Report  Tony has been discussing summer programs with the Recreation Commission
and Greenspaces Committee. There will be 2 movie nights and an ice cream
social this summer  The ATV club will use the library for their meetings  A group of residents will be hosting a meet-and-greet with one of the Vermont
State senate candidates this summer. The library is also available as a gathering
space for all political candidates, per library policy.
10. Unfinished Business  Maintenance – New lights for the library
i. Tony and Brian Cali have done a lot of research on the best options for
replacing the fluorescent lights with energy efficient LEDs. We have
received a quote for replacing the lights for $2590.00, which does not
include new fixtures for the first floor. The board approved (Rich
motioned, Kristen second) spending up to $5000.00 for the lighting
project, which includes new fixtures and installation.
11. Executive session
 Rich motioned to increased Tony’s wage by 4% for the next fiscal year. Kristen
provided the second. All were in favor.
12. Summary of Decisions
13. Items & Date for Next Meeting – June 30, 2026 at 6 PM
14. Adjourn at 7:21PM
ZOOM link – Please contact Bill Bakker (William.a.bakker@gmail.com)( for the link