Library Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes
March 14, 2006
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Trustees present included D. Crowell, R. Dyer, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, M. Pulizzi, and M. Ross. Director R. Callaghan and Assistant Director V. Abraham were also present. Trustee P. Russo was absent. Also in attendance was Selectman S. Moll.
Chair Dyer welcomed newly elected Trustee Abby Hafer.
Secretary’s Report:
L. O’Connor made the motion to accept the 02/14/06 minutes as amended. Seconded by M. Ross. Vote: 6-0
Director’s Report:
The Director reported on the following activities:
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Big crowds marked successful programs that included: World War I, Chinese New Year programs and the Friday night independent movie. |
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The FY2007 periodical list was finalized and sent out to bid. |
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The Director accepted the annual donation of books from the CBCB. |
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The Needham Public Library invited the Trustees to the opening of their new library building. |
M. Pulizzi made motion to accept the Director’s Report. Seconded by L O’Connor. Vote: 6-0 to accept.
Unfinished Business:
One Book, One Bedford Update
The program of activities for 1776 has been finalized. Postcards have been sent to all households in town, book discussions have been scheduled, including a discussion at the COA, a calendar of events published, and a packet prepared for the discussion leaders. Other events include an opening lecture by Professor Dan Breen, a videography and discussion of George Washington, a showing of the dramatic film The Crossing, and of the musical 1776. The Board asked the Director to send a copy of the calendar to David McCullough.
Photography Policy -revision
The Trustees approved the revised photography policy as presented. L. O’Connor made the motion to accept photography policy as amended. Seconded by M. Ross. Vote: 6-0
New Business:
Warrant for Town Meeting
The Director noted that the Library is under Article 35 and that the Capital Committee Budget (Article 26) contains $18,000 for Library carpet replacement and $5,000 for new HVAC controls. Facilities Director Richard Jones proposed the new HVAC controls. The Town Meeting may go five nights the Director learned from Town Administrator Rick Reed. Selectman Moll did not think the meeting would go beyond article #5 on the first night. The High School project, several zoning issues, and a dog article will create a great deal of discussion.
Hartwell Road Development
The Chair and Director received calls from the company associated with the Hartwell Road Development seeking to make a presentation to the Board. The Director promised to bring the request before the Trustees although he thought the project had nothing to do with the Library. The Board did not think it needed to meet with the Hartwell Road group.
Hallway Tile Replacement
The tile in hall in front of the Children’s Room is in need of replacement. Ray Barry is contacting vendors to get quotes on the cost of the project.
Other Business:
Town Meeting
The Town Meeting begins on Monday, March 27 and could go five nights. The Director noted that if the Town Meeting goes to April 10, he will be leading a program at the Library that evening and would have to miss part of the meeting.
PLA
The Public Library Association Conference takes place the week of March 20. 6,500 librarians and 800 vendors will be in Boston. Vanessa has organized a meeting to coordinate staff members as to which programs they will be attending.
Step Raises
None.
Motion to Adjourn: 8:50
M. Pulizzi motioned to adjourn and D. Crowell seconded. Vote: 6-0 to accept.