Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Present:  Michael McMahon Carol Geryk, Suzanne Davis, Maria Gallo, Tammy Ciak-Bissaillon, Diane Caruso (Library Director)

 

The regular meeting of the Southwick Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 PM on May 2, 2017 in the Community Room.

 

Public Comment
No public comment

 

Communication
  • Diane received a letter stating the second half of our state finding was available.
  • Diane stated that the old security ‘gate’ (for reading barcoded cards) was not working properly. It was repaired, but is again not working. Irene is to get pricing for replacing it.
  • A note of apology was received from a 1st or 2nd grader who got sick in the library. The parents brought in an $80.00 donation.
  • Information was received from MBLC concerning the budget. Encourage Federal and State senator and representatives to support LSI grants.
  • Preparations are starting for summer reading programs - have schools distribute infonnation to parents for the summer programs. Diane has already heard from the Agawam Cinemas offering to donate tickets.
  • Diane reported that the first meeting of the Cookbook Club was a success. The Club will meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
  • 'Everyone’ is waiting to see the next FY budget.
  • The town has received finding to evaluate all the computer equipment systems (including the library).
  • The request for a summer Page was granted at the last Select Board meeting. Salary to be $11.00/hour.
Meeting Minutes
Suzanne moved to accept the minutes of 2/14/17 as amended. Seconded by Tammy. Unanimously approved

 

Director’s Report
See attached spreadsheet for April.

 

Old Business
The telescope was delivered yesterday and Diane was trained to use it. She trained Paul, and they will train others. Aldrich will do an informational (power point demonstration) meeting for the public, but not for several months. Diane would like to include school science teachers in this meeting. A revised lending form was developed (based on the form supplied by Aldrich).

 

New Business
  • Diane stated that John Wescott has offered to build bird houses with children this summer.
  • The Library Survey results were tabulated and presented by Diane. There were 111 responses. See attached results and comments.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55.
Move to adjourn by Suzanne, seconded by Taminy.
Unanimous vote

 

The next Trustee meeting will be June 13, 2017.