Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 23, 2016
In attendance: Libbet Downs, Vanessa Maxham, Tony Pikramenos, Peter Seman, Milde Waterfall
Minutes submitted by Milde Waterfall, Secretary
Meeting called to order at 6:05pm
Libbet called for Agenda changes. None.
January 26th Minutes approved as written.
Secretary’s Report – None
Treasurer’s Report – As expected, heating bills are rising.
Librarian’s Report – Received a few more donations. The Reading Energy Commission will meet at the Library on Thursday. Tony delivered the Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Red Clover books to the school. The events passes are being checked out regularly.
Unfinished business –
Automation – Milde attended the Catamount meeting. Work is proceeding. Tony is securing the needed hardware.
Maintenance – Letter Restoration moving forward.
Cleaning – Library sparkles now.
Davis Trust – Agreement to thank Mr. Carleton and respond with a thank you and an understanding that we will receive regular reports from the bank.
New Business –
Trustee Position – We will nominate Libbet at Town Meeting.
Town meeting – All documents ready. February 27th
Vacation – Tony will be out the following days and will need coverage:
April 9, April 12, April 14, April 16, April 19, April 21. We will need to keep the library open on those days for a minimum of 2 hours. Decision to be made at next meeting.
Summary of Decisions– Milde will draft letter to Davis Trust. Tony will continue to move forward with Automation. We will nominate Libbet at Town Meeting.
Items for Next Agenda – Up-date on Letter Restoration, Automation, Election of Officers, Vacation plans covered.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17pm