C. H. Booth Library Minutes
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
May 10, 2011
Present: Robert Cox, Dan Cruson, Tom D’Agostino, Carolyn Faxon, John Godin,
Colleen Honan, Bill Lavery, Martin Margulies, Nancy Reidy, Jennifer Reilly, Martha Robilotti, Moira Rodgers, Michelle Rosenthal, Peter Stern, John Trentacosta, and Janet Woycik
Absent: Mary Kelley, Bill McCarthy, and Paul Sirois
Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm
Consideration of Minutes: The minutes of the April meeting were
unanimously accepted. Marty Margulies moved to accept, Dan Cruson seconded.
Public Participation: None
President’s Announcements: Martha Robilotti, board president, discussed the Library policy regarding events held by outside organizations. Policies regarding certificates of insurance for outside organizations will be clarified.
Treasurer’s Report: John Trentacosta presented the statement of Income and Expense with explanations regarding variances to budget, both favorable and unfavorable.
Mr. Trentacosta discussed the Statement of Revenue and Disbursement of Funds Provided by the Friends of the Library. The funds are being spent on books and other materials as scheduled.
Due to the failure of the town budget at the recent referendum, the Library has been asked to cut $11,000 from its budget.
John Trentacosta made a motion to add $6,000 to fundraising revenues and subtract $5,000 from electricity to reduce the budget by $11,000. Bill Lavery seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
Report of the Library Director: Janet Woycik’s report was distributed by email.
There were no questions.
Committee Reports:
Policies and Personnel: No report
Fund Raising: John Godin reported on grants received by Wells Fargo and GE. He renewed his request for a volunteer coordinator for the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot.
Building, Grounds, and Interior: Tom D’Agostino reported on the progress of roof repairs.
Bill Lavery moved to have the roof work done during Memorial Day weekend. John Godin seconded. Approval was unanimous.
Other repairs to the exterior were also discussed.
Long Range Planning: No report
Friends of the Library Liaison: Peter Stern requested volunteers for the annual book sale. Volunteers will be needed from Wednesday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 13. A full schedule will be distributed.
Art Liaison: Michelle Rosenthal reported that artists are in the schedule for September and October.
Historical Liaison: No report
Nominating Committee: Bob Cox distributed an updated term sheet. He requested that all trustees check for errors. The Nominating Committee will meet soon to discuss possible candidates for upcoming vacancies.
Old Business: None
New Business : None
Executive session:
John Godin moved to enter Executive session to discuss an individual personnel issue. Martin Margulies seconded the motion. Motion passed with one abstention.
Entered at 7:50 pm. Session ended at 8:05 pm.
Move to adjourn by Nancy Reidy, seconded by John Trentacosta.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Reilly,
Secretary, CH Booth Library Board of Trustees
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