Reading Public Library
Board Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2025
- Call to order 6:02/ Attendance: Tony Pikramenos, Heather Evans, Bill Baker, Janet Malcolm, Libbet Downs
- Minutes approved from last meeting: Janet motions, Heather seconds, all in favor, approved
- No changes to current agenda
- Secretary’s Report: Thank you notes up to date
- Treasurer’s Report: Budget is on track.
- Librarian’s report: Received update from Brian Cali- Brian has received proposal from structural engineer and architect to create plans to allow us to get bids for attic sealing and insulation. Another $100 generous donation received in response to appeal letter. Bill Springer is keeping our property beautifully maintained. Thank you Heather for trimming our butterfly bush. On June 5th there is a daylong gathering hosted by the Preservation Trust of VT and they will be using the library space for part of the time. $89 savings on electric bill which is the highest savings yet. Tony was able to obtain a Montshire day pass for each child from Pre-K – 6th grade who are Reading residents. Thank you Tony! This week is the last day of this school year where the 1st and 2nd graders will visit the library for story time with Tony and popcorn. The Future of Reading group will meet at library in June. The podcast continues. Planning on 2-3 summer outdoor movie nights with the Reading Rec this summer. Tony will be on vacation July 8th-26th.
- Unfinished Business:
- Bill motions to accept a tree donation from Jane Cleveland to the library in honor of Dick Salter and his wife. Libbet seconds, all in favor, approved. Thank you Jane!
- Bill motions Vanessa Maxham will no longer be listed on the library account checkbook as she stepped down from the board and Heather Evans and Janet Malcolm will be added to the checkbook account. Janet seconds, all in favor, approved.
- Maintenance- Garret is willing to cover the soffit hole at some point.
- New Business: No new business
- Summary of Decisions: Tree donation accepted; New names on library checkbook account.
- Items and Date for Next Meeting: Ask Brian Cali about sidewalk. June 24th 2025
- Libbet motions to adjourn at 7:23, Janet seconds, all in favor, approved.
Respectfully submitted by Janet Malcolm