Bedford Free Public Library
Library Trustees
Minutes
December 11, 2007
Meeting called to order at 8:03 p.m.
Present: Trustees present were H. Cohen, R. Dyer, S. Getty, L. O’Connor, and M. Pulizzi. Director R. Callaghan and Selectman S. Moll were also present.
Secretary’s Report: H. Cohen made a motion to accept the report from November 13, 2007. M. Pullizzi seconded this motion. Vote: 5-0 to accept.
Director’s Report
The Director reported on the staff training, which went very well. He also noted that fire drills are not required for libraries according to the Bedford Fire Chief. The Chief would be glad to review our safety procedures with the staff. A story about the continuing art exhibits appeared in the Bedford Byline. H. Cohen made a motion to accept the Director’s Report. R. Dyer seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0 to accept.
Unfinished Business
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FY09 Budget – The Board discussed the draft library budget. Guidelines from the Finance Committee have yet to be issued. Copies of the budget will be sent out before the next meeting. The Board will have to vote to approve the budget at the January meeting. |
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Report on the Teen/Reference area project – Kim Bolan sent in plans for the teen area. Joe Laura from Demco made two visits to confirm measurements. The board reviewed furniture choices. A conference call with Kim and the Demco team is scheduled for January 7. |
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Flooring Update – We are waiting on the contractor for installation of the carpet. |
New Business
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Meeting with Richard Jones –The Director met with Richard Jones from the Facilities Department to clarify responsibilities at the Library. Richard Jones contacted Rick Reed to get the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Selectmen. The Trustees approved the agreement last winter. |
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Donation - Library patron Eunice Puzzo made a generous donation to the library. The Board discussed fund raising and asked if we still had a gifts brochure. The director will look into it. |
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Friends Annual Meeting– The Friends annual meeting was a success with several new board members volunteering their services. The Friends wanted to thank the staff and the Trustees for their help and support throughout the year. |
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Town Caucus – the caucus is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8 at 7 pm. This conflicts with the scheduled meeting for the board. The Trustees’ meeting was tentatively rescheduled for January 15. |
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Step Raises and appointments –Philip Spencer, Library Page moved from step 1 to step 2. M. Pulizzi motioned to accept the recent step raise. R. Dyer seconded this motion. Vote: 5-0 to accept. |
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. S. Getty motioned to adjourn and H. Cohen seconded this motion.
Submitted by R. Callaghan
January 15, 2008