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Board of Library Trustees
Date:. 2017-09-11 Time: .7:00 PM
Building: Reading Public Library Location: History Room
Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Session: Open Session.
Purpose: General Meeting Version: Final.
Attendees: Members Present:
John Brzezenski, Chair; Cherrie' Dubois, Vice Chair; Alice Collins, Secretary;
Nina Pennacchlo; Sherri VandenAkker
Members --Not Present: .
Andrew Grimes
Others Present:
Amy Lannon, .Library Director; Ashley Waring, Assistant Library Director;
David Neshat, .Finance. Committee.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Alice Collins, Secretary
Topics of Discussion:
Meeting Called to Order 7:05 p.m.
I. Approval of Minutes from August 14, 2017
Motion: To approve Minutes (Dubois/Collins)
Vote:. Approved 5-0-0
Approval of Minutes from. August 22, 2017
Motion. To approve Minutes (Collins/Pennacchlo)
Vote: Approved 5-0-0
II. Financial Report:
FY2018: Currently on target for PY2018. Discussed FY2019 and budget impact'of
annual equipment maintenance fees, potential addition -of a programming budget
line; and change in NOBLE membership fee.
III. Director's Report
Facilities: New, shades were installed in the Reading Room .windows that face. the
parking lot. The glass studio door was fixed.
r Personnel: One staff member will be out -for medical leave. this winter; :the.Assistant
Director will fill in, and we will supplement With substitutes as needed..
Programs and Services: This fall we will host an Artist -in -Residence who will lead
all ages in the creation of a Town of Reading community collage:.,
Community Outreach and Engagement: Ms. Lannon; Ms. Waring, and Ms.
Pennacchlo ran the Library booth at the Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday,
September 10. Due to our location, we saw less people than In previous years, but
had longer, more meaningful conversations with those we reached. The focus of the
booth was the Artist -in -Residence program.
Invitations for October's donor appreciation event have been mailed.
Policies:
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Patron Rights Ilk Responsibilities: Discussion and Vote
Vote to approve Patron Rights & Responsibilities as amended (Dubois/Collins)
5-0-0
Fines & Fees Policy: DRAFT presentation
Brief overview of the policy; we will discuss and vote at October's meeting.
Adjournment 8:38 pm
Motion to Adjourn (Collins/Pennacchio) i
Vote: Approved 5-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Collins, Secretary
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