Library Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes
April 10, 2007
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Trustees present included H. Cohen, R. Dyer, S. Getty, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, and M. Pulizzi. M. Ross was absent. Director R. Callaghan and Assistant Director V. Abraham were also present.
Secretary’s Report:
M. Pulizzi made a motion to accept the 3/13/07 minutes. Seconded by H. Cohen. Vote: 6-0
M. Pulizzi and R. Dyer reported on the Trustees conference they attended in Boxborough.
Director’s Report:
Director Callaghan reported on highlights for last month’s activities:
· The DPW removed the large tree in front of the Mudge Way entrance. The tree had rot and was a danger. This also solved the squirrel problem.
· A world and celestial globes have been placed in the reference room. Donated by Julie Turner in honor of her father.
· Circulation increased last month and is ahead of last year’s pace.
· The Friends’ book sale was very successful with a long line buyers waiting at the door for the Friday 1 pm start.
R. Dyer made motion to accept the Director’s Report. Seconded by M. Pulizzi Vote: 6-0 to accept.
Unfinished Business:
One Book, One Bedford: The discussion schedule for Digging to America was reviewed as well as the programs on immigration and adoption.
YA/Reference Room ideas: The Director gave out information from the March 30 seminar Noreen O’Gara attended concerning YA spaces. He noted that the changes would not just be to YA but to the whole reference area itself so the space could be used more efficiently. The Director will report again at the May meeting with a more concrete plan, which can be used to hire a space designer. The Trustees also wished to visit other libraries to see their YA rooms.
Town Meeting: The Library’s capital request for carpets was approved, as were the changes to the personnel classification. The FY08 budget was approved as presented.
Library Trustees Annual Reorganization: Lynne O’Connor was elected chair for a second term. Sarah Getty and Michael Pulizzi will split the secretary’s duties with help from the Director. R Dyer made the motion to nominate. Seconded by A. Hafer Vote: 6-0 to approve.
Corporation Board: Michael Pulizzi was elected Chair of the Board of the Bedford Library Corporation. Michele Ross was elected secretary.
Eagle Scout Project: A local Boy Scout approached the Library about projects he could do to become an Eagle Scout. Vanessa suggested a mural in the back stair well. The Scout will find a designer and do mockups of the proposal. The Trustees asked the Director to check on any liability issues.
Other Business
State Aid Additional Award: The Library was awarded an additional $290.51 in State Aid funds for 2007.
Step Raises and Appointments: Vanessa noted that a page position was open and applications being reviewed
Motion to Adjourn: 9:25
S. Getty motioned to adjourn and M. Pulizzi seconded. Vote: 6-0 to accept.