Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location: Reading Public Library and via Zoom (see link below)
1. Call to Order / Roll call
Meeting started at 6:04PM
Heather Evans, Libbet Downs, Tony PIkramenos, Rich Grogan, Bill Bakker, and Brian Cali in attendance
2. Changes to Agenda Items – No changes to the agenda
3. Approve Minutes from Last Meeting
Heather Evans motioned to approve the minutes from the regular March
meeting and the April 21st special meeting. Libbet provided a second, All were in favor
4. Public Comments
Brian Cali from the Energy Commission gave an update on the efficiency projects.
The heat pumps have been installed and will be active in the coming days. The energy commission will be getting quotes in May for the attic insulation and subfloor, replacing the lighting, and repairing the sidewalk. Once the energy commission vets the quotes, they will send them to the library board for discussion and final selection.
5. Secretary’s Report – no report this month
6. Treasurer’s Report
Remaining balance from town funds is $7483.30, which does not include the current credit card statement
Rich and Tony will be meeting soon to discuss the remaining budget for the fiscal year and how best to manage it.
7. Librarian’s Report
The attic has been cleaned out and is ready for contractors to give estimates.
Heather Evans and Libbet Downs helped remove many items, which saved a lot of money for moving expenses. Final cost for the movers was about $1800. The shelving in the attic will need to be replaced, as the existing shelving will not fit once the subfloor is added.
8. Unfinished Business
Maintenance
i. Front walkway – Energy commission will be getting quotes
ii. Attic floor project update – See above
New Business
Elect secretary – Bill Bakker elected as new secretary (Rich made a motion,
Heather provided the second, all were in favor)
9. Summary of Decisions
10. Items & Date for Next Meeting – May 26, 2026 at 6PM
11. Adjourn at 6:55PM