C. H. Booth Library Minutes
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
July 10, 2012
Present: Dan Cruson, Tom D’Agostino, Carolyn Faxon, John Godin, Colleen Honan, Mary Kelley, Bill Lavery, Bill McCarthy, Mark Principi, Jennifer Reilly, Martha Robilotti, Michelle Rosenthal, Paul Sirois, Peter Stern, John Trentacosta, and Janet Woycik
Absent: Martin Margulies, Nancy Reidy, Moira Rodgers
Meeting called to order at 7:31 pm by Martha Robilotti, Board President
Consideration of Minutes: Bill McCarthy moved to accept the minutes of the June 2012 meeting, Mary Kelley seconded, and the motion was unanimously accepted.
Bill Lavery moved to amend the minutes from May 2012 to reflect submission by the secretary. Mary Kelley seconded, and the motion was accepted.
Public Participation: Veronica Parslow, an intern, was introduced to the board. She will be assisting the library in its grant-writing, fund-raising and development efforts.
President’s Announcements: None
Treasurer’s Report: Bill McCarthy, Treasurer, presented a draft report of the year-end statement to reflect some invoices that have not yet been received. The bottom line is expected to be quite close to zero.
Mr. McCarthy presented the audit engagement letter from Studley and White.
Bill Lavery moved to retain Studley and White for the annual audit. Mary Kelley seconded, and the motion passed.
Report of the Library Director: Janet Woycik’s annual reports were approved at the annual meeting.
Committee Reports:
Policies and Personnel: No report
Fund Raising: John Godin discussed the annual road race progress.
Dr. Mehri has requested that he be allowed to plant vincas and impatiens surrounding the bench memorializing his wife. The request met with approval.
The Benefactor's Gathering will be held on October 12th.
The new intern, Veronica Parslow, will be working on grants and writing a grant template. She will also coordinate the Benefactor Meeting in October. She will also be helping with the annual fundraising letter.
Building, Grounds, and Interior: Tom D'Agostino reported that the shutters will be installed next week.
Long Range Planning: Bill Lavery will be meeting with the Town's Finance Director to discuss policies after the budget has passed.
Friends of the Library Liaison: Peter Stern reported that the book fair is being set up and will be ready for its opening day on Saturday.
Art Liaison: Michelle Rosenthal reported that there will be a photography show on the second floor by Chris Seaman starting on July 20th. There will also be photography exhibited in September in the meeting room.
Historical Liaison: Dan Cruson commented on the fine work Mary Thomas has done with textiles in the library collection, in particular the wedding dress exhibit.
Nominating Committee: No report
Old Business: None
New Business: None.
Move to adjourn by Bill Lavery, seconded by Colleen Honan. Approval was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Reilly
Secretary
CH Booth Library Board of Trustees
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