DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2004
Members Present: Theodore Flynn (Chair), John Hill, Carl Meier, Margaret Lougee and Nancy
Delano
Staff Present: Elaine Winquist (Director), David Murphy (Assistant Director), Nancy
Denman (Assistant Director), Rose Hickey (Acquisitions Librarian) and
Deborah Killory (Administrative Assistant)
Also Present: Sally Redmond (Co-President, Friends of the Duxbury Free Library), Deborah
Bornheimer, Judith Dineen, Arthur Evans, Robert Mastrovita, Marcy Bravo,
Alison Rich, Carolyn Schindler
The meeting was convened at 7:42 am in the Setter Room at the Duxbury Free Library.
Minutes of previous meeting
The minutes of the February 12, 2004 meeting were presented.
Moved by Mr. Meier, seconded by Ms. Lougee, to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2004 meeting as presented.
Vote: 5 – 0 in favor
Chair’s Report
Mr. Flynn reported on changes in the proposed FY04 library budget. Originally, the budget to be presented at town meeting was approved by the Selectmen at $914,000; $20,000 was later restored for Sunday hours, bringing the proposed budget to $934,000. In order to meet the state certification requirements, the library budget would have to be funded at a level of $972,000; to be level funded, the budget would be $981,000; to maintain level services, it would be $987,000. The reductions have led to one full time position being eliminated as well as hours from other positions. Mr. Flynn plans to address the funding issue at the Annual Town Meeting, looking forward to the hoped-for restoration of full funding in the FY06 budget. The fact that the library is
operating under a state waiver for the upcoming fiscal year and the implications of decertification will also be discussed at town meeting.
Those in attendance expressed concern about town spending of “found money” and the importance of the town setting priorities, so that if money is restored to the budget, a clear plan is laid out for spending it.
Ms. Winquist said that the trustees should be prepared to address possible questions on Sunday vs. Monday hours for the library in the new fiscal year. In addition to Mr. Flynn’s introductory remarks, Mr. Meier will speak on the certification issue; Ms. Lougee will be prepared to answer questions on Sunday vs. Monday hours; Mr. Hill will handle any questions on the union; and Ms. Delano will answer any concerns related to student behavior issues and library collaboration with the proposed student union.
Director’s Report
Ms. Winquist reported that Assistant Director Jim Jaquette has been appointed to a new position at the Thomas Crane Library and that Reggie Bannerman’s retirement coffee will be on March 31.
Department Reports
Reports of the Children’s, Circulation, Reference and Technical Services Departments were distributed.
Friends Report
Ms. Redmond said that all of the Friends board members plan to attend town meeting. The first of the Friends Book Club meetings will take place on March 25 and will discuss Geraldine Brookes’ Year of Wonders . Planning for the fundraising project a, “wall of names”, continues. She also talked about the Friends function as a listening post and as advocates for the library.
Moved by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Meier, to adjourn at 9:43 am.
Vote: 5 – 0 in favor
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