Minutes of October 24, 2023 – Board of Library Trustees
In attendance: Karen Nugent (Chair), Wendy Neil, Gloria Parkinson, Jill Ashton, Colby Armstrong, Francisco Ramos, Director Marie Letarte
Call to order at 6:00 pm
No Public Comment
Approval of Minutes for September
Motion to accept minutes for September by GP, 2nd by KN.
Distribution of Trusty Trustee Handbooks (MBLC Guide)
- Exercise recommended by building consultant intended for Trustees to express what they feel is important about the library.
Reports
Director’s Report
- Rewriting Head of Adult Services position into Assistant Director.
- Action plans for FY25 need to be submitted to the state.
- Applying for E-rate for the library to upgrade tech.
- Preview of new sign.
MPLCP Grant Application
- Focus group with Trustees and other important people in town.
Friends Update
- Meeting on Saturday.
Challenge Update
Pet Policy Discussion Update
- Staff want to fully ban pets in the library – except for very small handheld ones.
- People before pets.
Subcommittee Update
Building
- Outreach in town – networking, campaigning, fundraisers.
Advocacy
Policy
- Next meeting Nov 14, 3 PM.
New Business
Unfinished Business
Date of next meeting: November 28, 2023, 6 PM
Motion to adjourn at 7:25 by Karen, all approved.
Minutes submitted by Gabrielle Turcotte
