Library Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes
February 8, 2005
Meeting called to order at 8:05 pm. Ms. Dyer asked Mr. Russo to serve as Secretary Pro Tem.
Present: Trustees R. Dorer, R. Dyer, L. O’Connor, M. Ross and P. Russo. Director M. McCulloch was also present. Absent were board member D. Hoffman and D. Crowell. Mr. Busa, library liaison from the Finance Committee, was also present.
Secretary’s Report
of January 19th 2005 was reviewed. Mr.
Dorr moved to approve Secretary’s with the addition that the trustees recognize
the presence of two visitors. Ms. Ross
seconded.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Director’s Report: Discussed the unauthorized inclusion of the
Library in Billerica Lions Club telephone fundraiser. Notified Trustees that the Lions Club has been notified to
immediately take the Bedford Public Library off its phone solicitation script
of aided groups. Director McCulloch
received the Trustee’s full support in her intention to place a press release
in the next Minuteman notifying the town of the misuse of the Library name in
this implied endorsement/involvement of this fundraiser. Director McCulloch mentioned that she would
follow-up with Town Counsel as to any further suggestions to assure appropriate
action to stop the use of the Library name.
Ms. O’Connor moved to approve
Director’s Report and Mr. Dorer seconded.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Old Business
Budget:
McCulloch reported that the Finance Committee agreed to an
increase of 4% to the budget over FY05.
This included an increase in COLA from 2.0% to 2.5% and a reduction in
the utilities allocation. Mr. Dorer
moved to approve the budget using the green budget sheet dated 2/5/05 as
reference. Ms. Ross seconded.
Facilities and
Equipment Request:
Furniture: Director
McCulloch outlined the need for four new carrels and the review of potential
supplier bids. Trustees approved $5,600
for the four carrels ($1,400 each). Mr. Dorer moved to approve the
purchase. Ms. Ross seconded.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Tile: Trustee Dorer suggested that we get closure on tile needs in front of the Kids’ Area. Director McCulloch will follow-up for next meeting.
Lighting: Trustees
discussed both indoor and outdoor lighting needs. It was determined that three steps need to be completed at the
direction of Director McCulloch – Evaluation of Needs, Request for Bid and Bid
Process.
Ms. O’Connor made the motion to approve the use of $2,000 to be taken
from the State Aid funding to hire a consultant to evaluate the lighting
requirements. Mr. Dorer seconded.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
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Outdoor Lighting: It was agreed that Mr. Dorer and Director McCulloch would work together to encourage Richard Warrington to move the Library outdoor lighting to the highest priority based on the almost two-year old request. To aid in this discussion, Director McCulloch will try to locate the schematic completed at the time of the building addition.
Director’s Search:
Director McCulloch mentioned the placement of the ad for Library Director. The intention is to be able to review the applicant status at the next Trustee meeting to confirm the ad effectiveness.
Step Raises:
Ms. O’Connor made a
motion to approve the one recommended step raise. Mr. Dorer seconded.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Adjournment
Mr. Dorer moved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:35pm. Seconded
by Ms. Ross.
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Russo
Secretary Pro Tem