Reading Public Library
Board Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2022
Call to order: 6:08 pm
Attendance: Tony Pikramenos, Janet Malcolm, Heather Evans, Libbet Downs, Vanessa Maxham. Absent: Bill Bakker.
Minutes approved from last meeting: Janet motioned, Vanessa seconded, all in favor, approved.
No changes to the current agenda.
Secretary’s report: a couple thank you notes need to go out.
Treasurer’s report: No new report, as treasurer was absent.
Librarian’s report: $6,877 in donations from 65 donations. Sophie is coming in for community service hours and is a big help. Brooke James is helping process some books. There is some nonperishable items from the food shelf on a rolling cart in the library and Brooke will keep stocked for the library. Tony is compiling a list of books to purchase with the grant money. Storytelling with Libbet starts March 15th on zoom! Library needs a new vacuum.
Unfinished Business: Maintenance – sidewalk repair- need to find someone to do this.
Grant Policy– We are continuing the conversation regarding the grant
policy, as our treasurer is absent.
New Business: No new business.
Summary of Decisions: Janet will research vacuums; Vanessa will ask Gary Macia if he knows anyone who is interested to repair our sidewalk.
Items for next month: Sidewalk, grant policy
Adjourn: 7:45 pm
Respectfully submitted by: Janet Malcolm, secretary