Minutes for November 28, 2023 – Board of Library Trustees
Library community room
In attendance: Wendy Neil, Karen Nugent, Gloria Parkinson, Francisco Ramos, Jill Ashton, Director Marie Letarte (Colby Armstrong absent)
Call to order at 6:00 by KN
No Public comment
Approval of minutes for October
Motion to approve minutes as is for October by GP, 2nd by WN. All in favor
Reports
Director’s report
Fire “drill” – patron set off the alarm with a curling iron
MPLCP grant application update
Action plan – Submitted
Friends update – Member volunteer social on Saturday, Dec 2
Monthly stats
Sustainable Library Initiative – recommended joining
Budget draft next month
Application for MLS small rural library grants
Subcommittee update
Building
Nov 15 meeting – shared building idea came up, would have to be decided by May 2024, would require very specific town policy. Not ideal
Grant application
Old elementary school considered main alternate for new site, but not perfect, may cause problems with other departments
Still not finding a definitive alternative site
Advocacy
JA left at 7:06 pm
Policy
Based on staff feedback, new pet policy has been submitted to town solicitor for review. Policy subcommittee will discuss at next meeting
Reviewed weather policy
New business
Discussion: hiring a professional fundraiser
Zoom information session with organization recommended
Up to 30-50 thousand dollars for services
Depersonalizes fundraising, but a professional could raise much more money
Sit on this for a while, decide what would be best for the library
Unfinished business
Date of next meeting: Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Motion to adjourn at 7:39 pm by GP, 2nd by KN. All in favor
Minutes submitted by Gabrielle Turcotte