Library Trustees

BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Minutes

February 13, 2007

 

 Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m.

 

 Present: Trustees present included R. Dyer, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, M. Pulizzi, M. Ross, and P. Russo.  Director R. Callaghan, Assistant Director Abraham and Selectman Moll were also present.   

 

Secretary’s Report:

P Russo made motion to accept the 1/16/07 minutes.  Seconded by M. Ross.  Vote: 6-0

 

Director’s Report:

Director Callaghan reported on highlights for last month’s activities:

·        Great Depression discussion series was great success with more than 65 people per session.

·        60 Copies of the book Digging to America for the next “One Book, One Bedford” program have already been borrowed by patrons.

·        A discussion on Dred Scott Decision will be held on March 11th .

 

R. Dyer made motion to accept the Director’s Report.  Seconded by M. Pulizzi Vote: 6-0 to accept.

 

 

Unfinished Business:

Budget:  Budget was received positively in first round of budget reviews.

 

Facilities Agreement:  Agreement was discussed between the Library Director and Town Facilities Department to a satisfactory conclusion on both sides.

P. Russo made motion to accept the agreement.  M. Ross seconded.  Vote: 6-0 to accept.

 

 

New Business

 HVAC:  Director Callaghan reported that squirrels in the duct system were causing issues with the temperature control system.  Measures have been taken to repair damage and reduce the ability for squirrels to enter the building.

 

Personnel Changes in classification:  Director Callaghan notified Trustees that there would be a change in personnel classification for two employees to align with changes in work responsibility.

 

 

Other Business

Meeting Room Audio:  A new audio system will be installed in the meeting room with funds donated by the Friends of the Library.

 

Young Adults Room:  Staff will explore MLA suggestions for the young adult’s room as well as  getting input from local teens.

  

MLA:  There is an MLTA (Massachusetts Library Trustees Association) meeting in Marlboro on March 31st.

 

Motion to Adjourn: 8:45

P. Russo motioned to adjourn and R. Dyer seconded.  Vote: 6-0 to accept.