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October 6, 2004 J L E R K
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7:05-Meeting Called to Order U,
Members Present: Valerie Alagero, Allison DaSilva, Harold Bo ok?r, p
Hatherley
Commitment to Meetings: It was noted that the council needs a renewed commitment
from its members to the meetings due to the upcoming grant cycle.
Treasurers Report: The report was accepted. Payments have been made to the Reading
Library and Reading trophies out of Administrative dollars. It was also brought to the
council' s attention that a new town hall policy has been put into place which requires a
copy of minutes approving expenses out of administrative dollars accompanied by a
board member signature.
Review of Mail Items:
Discussed RCTV organization night
Massachusetts Cultural Council- Due to reorganization the RCC has a new
contact named Kristen Baker.
The issue of Elise O'Connor's request for partial-progress payment was again
discussed. Based on communication with her we have approved a partial-
progress payment of $233.00. The council will process the progress payment
and will expect subsequent reimbursement forms for remaining seven
programs proposed in the grant application.
Grant Cycle: the council reviewed several preliminary proposals for grants.
December 8, 2004 Meeting Canceled: There was a proposal for a non-voting meeting to
fill out paper work on January 6, 2005.
No RAID update,
Community Input Survey: The council went over the first draft of the community input
survey and decided to postpone further discussion on the topic until the January 19, 2005
meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:25
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Hatherley