Library Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes
November 14, 2006
Meeting called to order at 8:10 p.m.
Present: Trustees present included D. Crowell, R. Dyer, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, M. Ross, and P. Russo. Director R. Callaghan and Assistant Director V. Abraham were also present. Trustee M. Pulizzi was absent.
Secretary’s Report:
M. Ross made motion to accept the 10/10/06 minutes. Seconded by D. Crowell. Vote: 6-0
Director’s Report:
Director Callaghan reported on activities:
· Antique appraisal program was standing room only.
· Friend’s annual meeting to be held 3:00 – 5:00 November 18th.
· Human Relations Council met with the Director to discuss film program on diversity.
· Circulations up by 7% versus year ago.
P. Russo made motion to accept the Director’s Report. Seconded by A. Hafer Vote: 6-0 to accept.
Parking Lot Lighting: Director will confirm timetable for securing temporary light to be used until school-rebuilding project finishes and permanent lighting is installed. Richard Jones agreed to explore adding the lights into the school construction contract.
Painting of building: completed including replacement of dry rot.
Installation of fiber optics cable: completed from high school to library.
Drain at Side Door: Discussed need to determine method to improve water flow to drain during winter months.
· Action Plan: Agreed that Director should establish measurable targets for each goal to help trustees track library improvements.
R. Dyer made motion to accept the Action Plan by Goal for FY 2008 as submitted by Director with an addition of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training statement. Seconded by M. Ross Vote: 6-0
Capital Committee Request:
· Suggested that Director add gutter guards to capital request as gutter cleaning is time consuming and illogical maintenance challenge to library employees.
Budget Increase in FY08: Agreed that Director should prepare by 12/12/06 a request for budget increase relating to:
· Custodial services needed in support of new programs.
· Library personnel time increase of 5 hours in children’s room.
Bedford Public Library Minutes 11/14/06 Continued
Building Improvements agreed to by Trustees include:
· Landscape around green electrical box for cosmetic purposes.
· Bike stand to be moved once road to high school is installed.
· New light to be added outside meeting room.
· 3rd floor will be dedicated to sports, arts etc.
· A consultant will be hired to explore physical change plans for young adult room.
o Staff to brainstorm and student advisory groups to be involved.
Donation: It was agreed by Trustees that the Director should express the sincere appreciation for donation of the Prudence Drake Painting Collection. Unfortunately the library cannot feasibly maintain an art collection and can only accept the generous offer if the library has freedom to sell the works and use the funds for the benefit of the library patrons.
Motion to Adjourn: 9:29
P. Russo motioned to adjourn and D. Crowell. Vote: 6-0 to accept.