1987-09-21 Board of Library Trustees Minutes

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Board of Library Trustees Minutes of Meeting - September 21,1987 Children's Room - Reading Public Library - 8:00 p.m. Present: Ms. Cherrie Dubois, chair; Mrs. Elia Dangelmaier; Mr. William Diamond; Mr. Robert Fields; Dr. Christine Redford. .Absent: Mrs. Carol Beckwith. Ms. Dubois called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Statistical reports: The contribution of the children's summer reading club to the circulation statistics was applauded. Ms. Flannery reported that she will recommend purchase of an IBM PC-based circulation back-up system when it is offered for sale. Director's report: The resignation of Mark Nicholls, custodian, was noted. The Department of Public Works will advertise to fill the position. Ms. Flannery emphasized that although Muf Shaw has switched to part-time, we have not lost any positions or hours. Minutes: Mrs. Dangelmaier moved to accept the minutes as'written; Dr. Redford seconded. The motion passed. Communications: 1) Ms. Dubois read a letter from Edmund Smith in appreciation of the handicapped railing. 2) MLTA is looking for trustee liaisons, and help with the revision of the trustee handbook. Mr..Diamond moved that the library pay for trustees to join MLTA for a year on a trial basis. Mr. Fields seconded. The motion passed. 3) MLA announced its second legislative day, October 7. 4) $58.22 has been received as the final installment of the Municipal Equalization Grant. 5) EMRLS annual meeting of the advisory council will be held on October 28. Ms. Flannery was designated the library's representative. 6) A letter was received from Ms. Nancy Bederian regarding the Harry Kurchian fund. Ms. Bederian was distressed that the money had been spent primarily on large-print books rather than on books about the Middle East as she had requested. Ms. Dubois suggested that books purchased on the Middle East for the next year be designated in Mr. Kurchian's name. Mr. Diamond offered to write a letter to Ms. Bederian to see if he could resolve this problem. 7) The Garden Club asked for an advance of the $200.00 appropriated by the trustees for Christmas decorations. It was decided that the club should advance the money and be reimbursed. Unfinished business: 1) Ms. Flannery reported that it is against town policy to pay for employees' comestibles; therefore, the town will no longer pay for the spring water that is bought for the staff's cooler. Ms. Dubois requested that Ms. Flannery check with the staff to see if they would be willing to pay for it themselves. 2) The Reading Women's Club has donated a filmstrip viewer in memory of Gregory Giordano. The club has adopted a policy of donating a book to the Children's Room whenever one of their members has a baby. 1