Library Board of Trustees
May 13, 2008
A regular meeting of the Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees was held on May 13, 2008 at the King Philip Regional Middle School. In attendance were Robin Glasser, Library Director; Heather Pisani Kristl, Associate Director; and the following Trustees; Harvey Boulay and Mary Jo Gothorpe.
The meeting was called to order at 6.40 P.M.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the meeting minutes for April, 2008 was deferred.
Reorganization
Mr. Boulay proposed the following slate of officers: President, Mary Jo Gothorpe, Clerk, Harvey Boulay, Member, Kenneth Nelson. The Trustees VOTED to adopt the slate.
Director’s Report
Mrs. Glasser reported that the DOC inmates have been requested for additional work.
Staff evaluations are complete.
A grant has been submitted to Lowe’s Foundation for restoration work on the reading room mural. The budget for this project is $10,000. The Norfolk Historical Commission is proposing a collateral exhibit of old photographs to accompany the unveiling of the restored mural.
An application to the Norfolk Community League for support of the “One Book, One Norfolk” program (to be launched next February) will be submitted. We are also asking the NCL to support a museum pass.
Associate Director’s Report
Ms Pisani Kristl reported that self check usage in April was at 45%; the highest day was 63%. There were 39 meetings scheduled at the library.
Circulation for the month was 10,000 items.
Staff evaluations were completed. Ms. Pisani-Kristl attended a training session for serving gay and lesbian teens. . Donations in memory of Lorraine Foley now total $400.
School House Project
A separate building permit for the sprinkler work is being required. This will delay the work.
Friends of the Library Report
Mrs. Gothorpe reported that the Friends of the Library Annual Book and Bake Sale netted $17,000—a new record. The event was very well organized and went smoothly throughout.
New Business
Old Business
The Trustees will not present the warrant article at the Town Meeting convening momentarily. A public hearing was required and this was not done. Mr. Boulay will communicate with the Advisory Board and other relevant parties about the trustees concerns and proposal to reform the Compensation Schedule.
FY ’09 budget: recommended budget is level-funded.
Public Comment
None
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. at the Norfolk Public Library.
Adjournment
There being no further business it was moved and seconded and the Trustees VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 P.M.
Submitted by
Harvey Boulay
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