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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-03 Board of Library Trustees MinutesD Board of Library Trustees 01 C L LE f Minutes of Meeting { J DING, MASS. November 3, 2004 2004 ti. - A 8. 4 0 Present: Vicki Yablonsky, Chair; Suzy Axelson; Karen Brown; Steve Conner; Elizabeth Dickinson, Acting Director; Corinne Fisher, Head of Children's Services. Call to Order: Ms. Yablonsky called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Main Topic: Director Search Ms. Yablonsky reported on the meeting with Peter Hechenbleikner and Carol Roberts. Karyn Storti and Steve Conner also represented the Library. Mr. Hechenbleikner explained Town Policy regarding hiring and discussed raising grade levels. The Town is now in'the early stages of Reclassification and Mr. Hechenbleikner instructed Ms. Roberts to examine the Library Director's job as soon as possible to determine if a grade change would be needed. Ms. Roberts will inform us of any new reclassification information within two-three weeks. Mr. Hechenbleikner explained the criteria for the selection of towns comparable to Reading for Reclassification purposes. Ms. Yablonsky researched the Director's salary range in the towns Reading compares itself to and the towns Ms. Brown had used for library use comparison. Ms. Yablonsky concluded that the top of the range in Reading was somewhat less than in other towns. Ms. Yablonsky reported that four more applications have been received. On the issue of how many candidates would be recommended to the Trustees by the Search Committee, the consensus was to continue with the charge of three-five candidates. It was recommended that the candidates spend time at the library; having a chance to meet staff at a coffee and meeting with the Assistant Director and the Division Heads prior to the second interview. Feedback from staff would then be given to the Search Committee and then to the Trustees. Review of 06 Budget Ms. Dickinson distributed the proposed FY06 budget. Salaries were determined by the Town guidelines of 2% Step increases where appropriate, a 2.5% COLA for staff at Grade 9 and below and a 2.8% COLA for staff at Step 10. The Director's salary was determined at one step above Ms. Lynn's salary. Ms. Dickinson distributed a list of possible library hours to add back, with related costs. It was agreed to put them in priority order and add in some historical background regarding when the hours were lost. The hours to add back, in priority order are: Wednesday evenings, Sunday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ms. Yablonsky proposed to accept the FY06 budget and add-backs as discussed. Ms. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to accept the motion. Trustee Items Ms. Dickinson reported that carpeting for the second floor and stairs has been included in the capital budget. Attendance at the Financial Forum was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. i~ Respectfully supbmfitted, Corinne Fisher Head of Children's Services