HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-17 Board of Library Trustees MinutesMinutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Monday, June 17, 2013
Meeting called to order at 8:15 p.m. in Reading Public Library Conference Room.
Present
David Hutchinson, Chair
Richard Curtis, Vice Chair
Alice Collins, Secretary
Cherrie Dubois
Andrew Grimes
Vicky Yablonsky
Approval of Minutes
Ruth Urell, Library Director
Amy Lannon, Assistant Director
Motion: To approve Minutes of May 20, 2013 (C. Dubois / R. Curtis)
• Vote: Unanimous approval.
Reports
Financial Report
• Ruth Urell reported that budget was on target and materials budget spend for FY
2013.
Trustees Officers and Liaisons
David Hutchinson stepped down as Chair. The proposed office slate for 2013 -2014 is as
follows:
• Richard Curtis, Chair
• David Hutchinson, Vice Chair
• Alice Collins, Secretary
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Proped slate of office accepted unanimously.
The following liaisons were appointed in accordance to the Bylaws of the Board of
Library Trustees:
• Budget Finance Committee: Andrew Grimes and Vicky Yablonsky
• Staff Liaison: Alice Collins
• Friends of the Reading Public Library: Cherrie Dubois
• RPL Foundation: Richard Curtis
• Building Committee: David Hutchinson and Cherrie Dubois
Additional, Bob McLaughlin up for re- appointed to the Celebration Trust.
• Motion: To appoint Bob McLaughlin as liaison for library to the Celebration Trust
(C. Dubois / R. Curtis)
• Vote: Unanimous approval.
FY2014 Meeting Dates
Trustees confirmed changes to the 2013 -2014 meeting dates
Monday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. (time change)
Monday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. (time change)
Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. (date change)
Monday, February 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. (date change)
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. (date change)
Building Proiect Update
• Mr. Hutchinson reported updates from the Building Committee meeting (June 17 at
7:00 p.m.). STV, the newly contracted Owner's Project Manager (OPM) presented
plans and timeline for both the designer selection process and the temporary space
project. Work has started on both this issues.
• Ms. Urell asked Trustees for input on criteria for design firm selection.
• Ms. Urell reported that she had been approached by a concerned neighbor and that
the Building Committee and STV will be working with assessing and implementing
various means of communication regarding the library building program for both
neighbors and the general communication. In addition, there will be a three part
press release going out this week with updated information for the public.
Directors Report
• Two staff members will be attending the national ALA conference this month
(Lorraine Barry and Andrea Fiorillo)
• The library hosted a very successful "Summer Sizzlers" program with over 90
attendees.
• The library welcomes Renee Smith as our new YA /Reference Librarian.
New Business
• Ms. Urell informed the trustees of two recent requests to use the library meeting room
for memorial services.
Adjournment at 9: 06 pm
• Motion: To adjourn (A. Grimes / V. Yablonsky)
• Vote: Unanimous approval.
Assistant Director
Reading Public Library