Library
Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 9, 2004
Meeting called to order at 8:04pm. A full board was present with the participation of Trustees S. Spector, M. Ross, D. Hoffman, R. Dyer, R. Dorer, L. O'Connor, and C. Rogers were present. Director McCulloch and Assistant Director Abraham were present.
Secretary’s Report of February 2004 was reviewed. O'Connor moved to approve Secretary’s Report for March 2004. Mr. Spector seconded.
Vote: 7-0 in favor
Director’s Report presented by Director McCulloch stating that there had been a recent incident where Bedford police were called to deal with a teenage patron who was threatening another patron and his property. While there were no witnesses, a police report was written. Mr. Dorer suggested that a copy of the official police report should be made available to the Trustees.
Director McCulloch also reported that the library has received a letter from an Attorney overseeing the estate of William Britton bequeathing the Library 4.5% of the estate. Director McCulloch informed the Trustees that typically bequests go to the Corporation, but it would depend upon the language of the will
Mr. Dorer moved to approve Director's Report for March 2004. Ms. Hoffman seconded.
Vote: 7-0 in favor
Long Range Plan
Library Community Survey - Director McCulloch recommended that the Planning Committee members who are available meet with staff March 18 at 8:30 A.M. to discuss library services.
Town Meeting Preparation
Ms. O’Connor presented the draft briefing. Director McCulloch suggested that the 275th Anniversary logo on the PowerPoint presentation be replaced. All agreed that replacing it with the Bedford Flag was better suited. There were many great comments provided. Ms. Rogers agreed to incorporate the Trustees’ comments. Because of the short duration of the presentation it was thought that a handout was better than taking up additional time at the Town Meeting. There was no motion on this.
Trustee Chair
Chair Spector raised the need to elect a chair since he is leaving the Library Board as of the Town election March 13.
Ms. McCulloch stated that this project was progressing well and being met with enthusiasm. She provided a description of the new on-line bulletin board, which will be provided to the community to post comments about the book. She also discussed the rules, which all participants must abide by to post notes on the board and that there will be library staff oversight
Dorer moved to approve Director’s Rules for the bulletin board. Ms. O’Connor seconded.
Vote: 7-0 in favor.
Recommended to appoint Dorothy Martin, Library Assistant I and Joseph Periello as Custodian and to approve step raises for Aline Cierpial and Lorraine Johnson as printed in the agenda. Ms. McCulloch wants to verify the time in grade requirements had been met for the step raises.
Vote: 7-0 in favor.
Reports
Ms. Dyer reported on the MBLC Legislative Breakfast she attended representing the Bedford Trustees. She specifically mentioned that there are two bills (1199 and 2891) before the house, which affect the Library’s future budget. There is a follow up meeting on 20 March.
Ms. Abraham enthusiastically reported on the Public Library Conference she attended in Seattle Washington from 26-28 February. There were over 8000 attendees. She made interesting contacts while gathering ideas for enhancements to Bedford Library, e.g. Wireless Internet is the low cost way to add Internet stations without the cost of purchasing and/or maintaining additional equipment.
Adjournment
Mr. Dorer moved to adjourn meeting at 9:45 pm. Seconded by Ms. O’Connor.
Vote: 7-0 in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Carolynn Rogers, Secretary