Reading Public Library
Board Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2023
1. Call to order 6:00/ Attendance: Tony Pikramenos, Vanessa Maxham, Bill Baker, Libbet Downs, Janet Malcolm, Heather Evans.
2. Minutes approved from last meeting: Janet motions, Bill seconds, all in favor, approved
3. No changes to current agenda
4. Secretary’s Report: No new report
5. Treasurer’s Report: Budget is on track.
6. Librarian’s report: Tony followed up with soffit repair and is waiting for reply. Bill Neukomm scheduled the library energy audit for next Wednesday at 8 am. Astronomy club has been in touch with Tony and Rick asked if we wanted to hop on board with the club. They donated solar eclipse glasses to the library. Tony wrote a letter of support for a grant application for new telescope. Make a plate and pumpkin carving went great. Tony handed candy out from the library to the community on Halloween. The podcast continues. There is a possible book club that will start after holidays. Linking lands maps will be displayed at the school and at the library!
7. Unfinished Business: Maintenance:
8. New Business: None
9. Summary of Decisions: energy audit is coming up
10. Items for Next Month: Maintenance
11. Adjourn: 7:00 pm
Respectfully submitted by Janet Malcolm