Reading Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
August 25th, 2015
In attendance: Libbet Downs, Peter Seman, Vanessa Maxham, Tony Pikramenos, Milde Waterfall, Secretary
Called to Order: 6:05pm
Minutes approved for June meeting, June 13th meeting, and August 4th Meeting.
No changes to Agenda
Secretary’s Report: Condolences sent to the Alterman’s on the loss of their son, Eric, who was a valued volunteer at the Library.
Treasurer’s Report: Tabled for next meeting.
Librarian’s Report: Tony will be working with Beth Drinker and the first and second grade to repeat the great success of the Red Clover Books project. He will also work with Pam Boyer-Sheldon and the kindergarteners. Libbet, Vanessa, and Milde will work with Tony and the kindergarteners to create the lavender sachets again this year. The following programs are in the works for the fall: Make a Plate, Mid-day Book club, School book discussion, Movie night. Details TBD.
Unfinished Business: Automation. Vote approved. Tony will follow up with Russ Moore and Catamount. Curtain Party – No new details. Milde will check with Esther Allen. Maintenance: Gold Letters. Board authorized Milde to contact Ron Wanamaker and Justin Mayo to move forward on the letter work. We will ask them to restore the letter R, take before and after pictures, advise us on grant opportunities. Tony and Milde will continue work on grant writing. Vanessa Motioned to approve the aforementioned actions on the letters. Bill seconded the motion. All in favor. Mike Barr will be continuing his work on the building. Dates will be determined for Elevator maintenance. The work on the sidewalk will be tabled until next spring. Bill will address landscaping issues.
New Business: Libbet and Tony will begin work on the annual Appeals Letter. Tony and Peter will work on the budget and reconcile bills to be paid.
Summary of decisions: Milde will contact Wannamaker and Mayo and request restoration of the letter R and an explanation of the process in addition to before and after pictures for use with grant writing. Libbet and Tony will craft the annual appeal letter. Tony will contact Russ Moore regarding Catamount. Tony and Peter will prepare the budget. Vanessa and Libbet will coordinate the lavender sachet project. Bill will address landscaping issues.
Items for next agenda: Automation, Maintenance, and Programs
Vanessa motioned to adjourn. Bill seconded the motion. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Milde Waterfall