August 2026 – The Reading Public Library

Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
August 25. 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location: Reading Public Library and via Zoom (see link below)
1. Call to Order / Roll call – Meeting started at 6:04 PM. Tony Pikramenos, Heather Evans,
Bill Bakker, Kristen Hurd, Rich Grogan, Jane Cleveland, and Brian Cali present.
2. Changes to Agenda Items – No changes
3. Approve Minutes from Last Meeting – Heather provided a motion to approve the
minutes. Kristen provided second, All were in favor
4. Unfinished business  Fence near compressor  Jane provided additional information that drifting snow should not be a
problem for the compressor  The board discussed 2 concerns regarding a fence around the
compressor. First, the maintenance and protection of the compressor is
critically important. Second, the board expressed concerns around
setting a precedent. While the offer to pay for the materials,
installation, and maintenance of the fence from a town resident is very
generous, the board expressed concerns around how to structure an
agreement with a resident and that this may allow for similar
situations, requiring the board to constantly discuss how to hide
building structures from view based on the opinion of a resident.  Bill made a motion to not move forward with the fence installation.
Rich provided a second. All were in favor. The board will not have a
fence installed around the compressor.
5. Public Comments – None
6. Secretary’s Report – None
7. Treasurer’s Report  The account has $10675.94 remaining, not including Tony’s wage
 The CD was renewed for 12 months at 3.65%
 The checkbook balance is $35611.52
8. Librarian’s Report – No report this month
9. Unfinished business  Checkbook and CD signatories – In order to minimize the number of people on
the checkbook, the board has decided to change the signatories to the Chair
(Bill), the Treasurer (Rich), and 1 resident of Felchville (Heather). Additionally, Bill
and Rich will be an the CD. Bill will go to Mascoma Bank to start the process.
10. New Business
11. Summary of Decisions
12. Items & Date for Next Meeting – Sept 29, 2026 at 6 PM
13. Adjourn
ZOOM link – Please contact Bill Bakker (William.a.bakker@gmail.com)( for the link