DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2003
Members Present: Theodore Flynn (Chair), Lynne Walsh, Jack Hill, Carl Meier, Margaret
Lougee and Nancy Delano
Staff Present: Elaine Winquist (Director), David Murphy (Assistant Director), Nancy
Denman (Assistant Director), James Jaquette (Assistant Director)
The meeting was convened at 7:38 am in the Setter Room at the Duxbury Free Library and was voted into executive session at 7:40 am. The meeting was roll called out of executive session at 7:54 am and the regular session was called to order at 7:55 am.
Minutes of previous meeting
The minutes of the April 16, 2003 meeting were presented. One amendment was made.
Moved by Ms. Lougee, seconded by Ms. Walsh, to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2003 meeting as amended.
Vote: 6 – 0 in favor
Chair’s Report
Possible future budget cuts were discussed.
Director’s Report
Ms. Winquist noted that the room that has been used by the Friends will now be returned to general library use.
Departmental Reports
Reports of the Chiildren’s, Circulation, Reference and Technical Services Departments were presented. It was reported that the problems with periodicals were being straightened out.
Friends of the Library Report
Ms. Lougee reported that the committees were working well on fundraising. The Friends want to protest the access to the new playground. Mr. Jaquette presented a talk to the Friends on technology.
Director’s Evaluation
Trustees will complete the Director’s evaluations in time for the June meeting.
Computer Use Policy
A draft Computer Use Policy was presented. No changes were proposed. It will be voted at the June meeting.
FY04 Budget Update
At the June meeting, there will be more information available for discussion of the FY04 budget.
Moved by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Meier, to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 6 – 0 in favor
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