C. H. Booth Library Minutes
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
March 12, 2013
Present: Dan Cruson, Tom D’Agostino, John Godin, Colleen Honan, Bill McCarthy, Jennifer Reilly, Mark Principi, Moira Rodgers, Martha Robilotti, Michelle Rosenthal, Peter Stern , John Trentacosta, and Beryl Harrison with Kim Weber, Young Adult Librarian
Absent: John Benson George Collins, Carolyn Faxon, Mary Kelley, Paul Sirois, Janet Woycik
Meeting called to order at 6:59 pm by Martha Robilloti, President
Consideration of Minutes: Dan Cruson moved to accept the minutes of the February meeting. Mark Principi seconded, and the motion was unanimously accepted.
Public Participation: Two members of the Friends were present as observers: Julie Starkweather and Peter Bagger.
President’s Announcements: None
Treasurer’s Report: Bill McCarthy, Treasurer, discussed the budget with attention to variances.
Appraisals were received for the gift from Jean Mann, the ceramic artist. Cost of insurance will be explored.
Report of the Library Director: The Director's report was sent by email. Acting Director, Beryl Harrison, reported on Library activities. Kim Weber, the Young Adult Librarian presented a PowerPoint presentation on the results of the recent survey she conducted while finishing her MLS degree. The survey focused on customer satisfaction. Library patrons who responded to this survey expressed a high degree of satisfaction with the service provided by the staff. Areas that were less satisfactory to patrons were technology and library hours.
Committee Reports:
Policies and Personnel: No report.
Fund Raising: John Godin reported that there will be a meeting on April 7 and 2 pm for those interested in helping with the road race. A particular area of need is in securing additional sponsors.
Building, Grounds, and Interior: Tom D'Agostino reported that the review of Security systems is still underway.
Long Range Planning: None
Friends of the Library Liaison: Pete Stern reported that there will be a book collection day on April 7.
Art Liaison: Michelle Rosenthal reported that there are scheduled exhibits for the Candlewood Camera Club, SCAN and High School artists.
Historical Liaison: Dan Cruson reported on the ongoing efforts to digitally archive the ephemeral expressions of sympathy sent to Newtown following December 14th.
Nominating Committee: No report
Old Business: None
New Business: None
A motion was made by John Godin to enter executive session. Dan Cruson seconded the motion. Motion passed, and executive session was entered at 8:04 PM
8:34 Exited Executive Session.
A motion was made by John Godin to increase the hours of said employees through the end of the fiscal year, with hours to be reevaluated by the new director. The motion also increased the~salary for another employee based on the recommendation of Beryl Harrison.
Moira Rodgers seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Move to adjourn by Moira Rodgers, seconded by Michelle Rosenthal. Approval was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Reilly
Secretary
CH Booth Library Board of Trustees
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