Holland Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting minutes for August 21, 2014
Members present: Peggy Lowell, Janet Mullins, Lynn Harhay; Libby Westie – Director
Old Business
- Director’s report: see attached
‘Materials’ policy: the changes to the Library’s ‘Materials’ policy were reviewed and modified; a vote will be taken at the next meeting
Zucchini Festival: Libby, with Joanie’s help, will set up a small book sale at the Community Center and Kelli will paint faces
Old Home Day: Libby will call Kerry Lee to see if Old Home Day will happen this year
Book club: the next book club will focus on the Hoyts and their books
Historical Society: Libby plans to end her involvement with this group
Library land: this topic was tabled
Needs assessment: Libby will get back to her contact at the State level; a list was made of possible building committee members
Additional hours: the additional hours will continue through September
Policies: Janet will be ready at the next meeting with changes to the ‘Behavior’ policy
Book sale: a discussion was held about the date – whether it should be the same date each year or on the day of the tag sale; no determination was finalized
Harvest festival: this activity will not happen unless something changes in the next few weeks
New Business
- Approval of minutes: the Board voted 2-0 to approve the July minutes
- Reorganization of board: Peggy Lowell was unanimously voted as Chairman; Lynn Harhay as Secretary
- Windows: there was a leak during a recent storm; Libby will investigate the reason for the leak and arrange for a repair
- Building repairs: it was determined that the bathroom fan should be repaired; the ceiling outside the bathroom needs to be repaired and painted; bookshelves need to have the shelves made adjustable
- Painting: Lynn will contact John Groccia for an estimate to paint the ceiling
- Signs: Libby would like to have reusable signs made for our programs; Janet has a discount at Staples
- Brookfield librarian: Libby has made contact with the Brookfield librarian as a source for general information for her about the library’s functions
- Programs for library trustees: two programs will be held nearby – one in Southbridge in October and one in Sturbridge on October 29; trustees are encouraged to attend if possible
- Next meeting: September 18, 2014 at 4PM
Minutes submitted by: Lynn Harhay, secretary
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