LIBRARY COMMISSION
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 18th, 2013
Raymond Library, 840 Main St. E. Hartford, CT 06108
PRESENT: Rose Tavtigian, Anthony Foran, Mary Mourey, Florence Schroeter, Debra Arrieta, Gloria Visgilio-Lupi, and Charles Casella
ABSENCES: Sally Pelletier, Todney Harris
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 25th, 2013 meeting were approved.
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT
- The Librarian submitted a report stating that he had retired on March 8, 2013. He noted that it had been a labor of love, passion, and a privilege to have served as Librarian. Pat note that he was pleased to have a very talented and dedicated library staff. Pat noted the many accomplishments that had occurred during his 31 years tenure as Library Director. Pat looks forward to seeing the many exciting improvements that will come to our Libraries in the near future.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman reported the following:
Members of East Hartford Rotary and Library Staff visited Freightliner to view the new vehicle. Staff recommended several changes to the outfitting of the van and the Rotary is taking steps to effect Staff requests.
- Library Expansion Project
Recently it became known that staff concerns relative to Library function and design had not been expressed to the Library Design Team. A meeting which included selected staff and the Library Design Team was held, during which the Library Staff brought forth many (30-40) recommendations for changes that would improve library service and function.
The Library Design Team is currently reviewing all recommendations and will incorporate those that can be accommodated.
A second meeting with Library Staff has been scheduled. Staff will be presenting additional recommendations that time did not permit them to present at the previous meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
The Commission passed a resolution thanking Pat for his many years of service to the Library and to wish him well in future endeavors.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZEN’S TO SPEAK
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
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