HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 11/4/2020EI E__D Minutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meeting
--�� OFFICE November 12, 2020
1 rierida: Panay bfeef-Pilz, Marianne Mackie, Jean Mallon, Jennifer Hill,and Director,
Cathgrme Goyn Nancy read a statement for conducting Open Meetings during the State of
;I.rne �nc��+�; n1 iIntormation was posted along with the agenda on the Town's website. The
meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Attendance was taken via roll call.
Secretary's Report: The Minutes of the October 8, 2020, meeting were reviewed. Motion was
made by Jean to approve the Minutes; seconded by Marianne. Motion was unanimous via roll
call vote.
Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report for October was reviewed. A Motion made by Jean
to approve the Treasurer's Report; seconded by Jenn. Motion was unanimous via roll call vote.
Librarians' Reports: Catherine reported that approximately 1,100 patrons visited the library
since her last report. The addition of computer use appointments has proven very popular. The
new self -check in the Children's Room is also very popular especially with the children. In
addition, adult patrons seem to be using the existing self -check near the circulation desk.
Catherine made note of the great job that the COVID Ambassadors are doing screening,
checking in, monitoring the length of an individual's stay, and checking out the patrons. The
Ambassadors have made the second phase of re -opening run very smoothly. The flow of
visitors varies, and to date, no patrons have had to wait to enter the library.
Old Business
Job Descriptions —Catherine worked with the Human Resources Department to incorporate the
changes suggested by the Trustees at the last meeting. A Motion was made by Marianne to
approve the Job Descriptions for Library Technician— Children's and Circulation, and Library
Page; seconded by Jean. Motion was unanimous via roll vote.
New Business
Catherine reported that a preliminary fiscal year 21-22 budget was submitted to the Town
Manager's office on November 6. The budget is contingent on state funding. Currently, we are
able to meet the Municipal Appropriations Requirement (MAR).
Executive Session: A statement was read to allow the Trustees to enter into Executive Session
and Not Return to Open Session Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A,
Section 21, Exemption 2, To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with
nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with
nonunion personnel; and the chair so declares. Nancy declared, and the vote to move to
Executive Session as unanimous.
The open meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 4:30 p.m.
Minutes approved at the December 10, 2020, Meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Jean Mallon, Library Trustee