Meeting Minutes, March 2016

Reading Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting

March 29, 2016

 

In attendance:  Libbet Downs, Vanessa Maxham, Tony Pikramenos, Peter Seman, Bill Bakker, Milde Waterfall

Minutes submitted by Milde Waterfall, Secretary

 

Meeting called to order at 6:05pm

Libbet called for Agenda changes.  None.

February 23, 2016 Minutes approved as written.

Secretary’s Report – Noted current status of Letters from Justin Mayo.  All on track in final stage.

Treasurer’s Report – Expenses on track.  Budget outlook bright.

Librarian’s Report – Tony announced his collaboration with Vanessa for the May Day Program for kids, April 30 at the library. Details available closer to the date.

Unfinished business

Automation – Bar codes activated and ready to go.  Training can start when Catamount gives the green light having recruited trainers.

Maintenance – As noted in Secretary’s report the Letter project proceeds punctually.

Cleaning – Still sparkling.

Davis Trust – Letter sent to Mr. Carleton sharing financial reports and looking forward to Trust yearly report.

Librarian’s Vacation – With the help of volunteers and Trustees the library will be open while Tony is away during the following hours:

April 9 – 9am – 11am

April 12 – 12pm – 4 pm

April 14 – 10am to 3pm

April 16 – 9am to 11am

April 19 – 12pm – 4pm

April 21 – 1pm to 3:30pm

New Business

Discussion followed looking forward to collaborating with the Historical Society on storage and display of objects and documents of mutual interest.

Election of Officers – Vanessa Maxham elected Chairwoman,  Milde Waterfall elected Secretary, Peter Seman elected Treasurer.

Summary of Decisions– Peter will send an end of year report to the Davis Trust. Trustees are responsible for coverage in Tony’s absence.  Tony will follow through with training for automation.  Vanessa will pursue May Day plans.

Items for Next Agenda – Automation, Maintenance, Mowing, Community Service, May Day Program, Collaboration with Historical Society.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:26pm