Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2025
Location: Reading Public Library and via Zoom
- Call to Order / Roll call – 6:02 PM. Present: Tony Pikramenos, Heather Evans, Bill Bakker, Rich Grogan (zoom) and Kristen Hurd
- Changes to Agenda Items – New secretary discussion will be moved to the next meeting
- Approve Minutes from Last Meeting – Heather motions to approve. Bill seconds, all are in favor
- Public Comments – No public comments
- Secretary’s Report – No secretary report
- Treasurer’s Report – Budget is still on track. Files are being reviewed to determine which files can be removed and destroyed, focusing on old receipts and bank statements.
- Librarian’s Report
- Winter prep – Last yard mowing has happened; air conditioners are out of the windows and dehumidifier has been turned off for the season
- Chili Cook-Off was a success with 9 participants and a large crow of tasters
- Book sale during the Fall Fair raised $60
- Pumpkin carving with grades K-4 will be Friday, Oct 31 at the library. Tony will also go to the school to paint pumpkins with the preschoolers.
- Make-A-Plate will be on Nov 8
- Tree lighting with the Reading Recreation Commission will be Dec 7
- Unfinished Business
- Maintenance – Nothing new happening around building at this time
- New Business
- Budget request for next fiscal year
- Board members will be evaluating the current economic situation to determine an appropriate budget request for the town. Final decision will be made at special meeting in November.
- Discussion of CD and potential options
- Rich introduced the discussion of what options are available for the CD once the term expires. Discussion will continue at future board meetings.
- Secretary vacancy discussion – Moved to a future meeting
- Budget request for next fiscal year
- Summary of Decisions
- Items & Date for Next Meeting – December 9, 2025
- Adjourn at 7:05