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                        Monday, June 2, 10:00 am

Hybrid Format/recorded

Present:  Mary Beth Culver, Lucia Corwin, Galen Johnson, John Saroff and librarian Michelle Dufort

Call to order:  10:00 am

Public Comment:  none

Approve minutes of last meeting:  approved

Treasurer’s Report:  Everything is in good shape, although the donations are down.  Expenses for repairs were higher than budgeted, but the porch work is now complete.

Librarian’s Report:  Michelle has met with Keith Stack of M&K Builders for a thorough inspection of the work that is needed on the building.  The list includes replacing the asphalt roof and dealing with drainage/soffit issues, replacing rotted clapboard and exterior painting. There was discussion of a Capitol Fund Drive and other ideas floated for possible financing, including exploring grant possibilities and discussion with the Town of Grafton. 

We also discussed hosting the Select Board at the library for a get-to-know you meeting, especially since the Board is new and may not be familiar with what the library offers.  It was decided that this might be easier to schedule with a subcommittee of the both boards, rather than announcing a full Open Meeting with all members.

The furnace has been inspected and cleaned.  The VLCT insurance required electrical work is now complete and Wade Masure from VLCT has signed off on the insurance required items.  Mr. Masure noted that the hand rail on the ramp is not fully ADA compliant, as the cross-section dimension of the railing should be no more than 2.25 inches.

It was decided to take the collection of dolls that have been boxed up since 2008 to Windham Antiques for an appraisal.  Michelle will look for book sellers to appraise the old books in the attic that are not part of the current collection and have been there for twenty years or more. Moving more books out will clear space in the attic—an item also suggested in Wade Masure’s VLCT building inspection.

John will put together an updated projects list for the next meeting, after Michelle sends him updated notes. 

 

New Business:  The board went into executive session to discuss Michelle’s evaluation.  The board approved the decision to raise Michelle’s hourly salary by 8% from $24.54 per hour to $26.5 per hour, starting with the new fiscal year on July 1, 2025, as her evaluation was excellent. 

 

Next Meeting:  June 23, 2025, 10:00 am

 

Adjournment: 11:25 am