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Grafton Public Library
Minutes of virtual trustee meeting – May 28, 2020
Present: Jay
Macejowski, David Whittall, Lucia Corwin, Mary Beth Culver, Sue Allen,
librarian Michelle Dufort, Susan and Tom Senatori
Call to order 6:06 pm
Public Comment – Susan and Tom Senatori
joined us to express their interest in, and continued support of the
library. They especially thanked Michelle for her updates and
services.
The minutes of April 23rd
were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – we are in sound
shape despite the national economic difficulties. We are not in as bad a
position as we were in 2008. The remainder of our FY20 income from the
TIAA investment accounts will be deposited to checking in the first week of
June. We will be assigned to a new portfolio manager for TIAA due to
Barbara Friedman’s retirement.
Librarian’s Report – Although Vanessa
will be leaving her position at the Nature Museum, she is interested in
continuing the book group. The library will continue the policy of having
the participants purchase their own copies of the selected book. The
weekly Spanish Language Program has gained several new participants.
Thanks to Dick Warren, the Trivia Game continues. We will look into other
Grafton groups to see if they would be interested in participating with
questions. Patsy Ellis or Bill Watson will be approached for summer
programming plans. The library has accepted a $200 grant for a summer
performance. However, because of the Covid Virus, we may have to
decline. We could approach Troy Wonderlee to see if he might be
interested in an on-line program. We need to find out if he charges a
fee. Chris Wallace asked that the graduating class to allowed to put up
pictures with information about each graduate on the library lawn. The
trustees agreed wholeheartedly.
Old business
Building and Grounds – Ray Lisai painted the porch and the
plant urns. He will look at painting the back stairs. Jay will look
at a loose board on the deck. In order to see if we can afford a new rug,
Jay will find out who did the work in the past for an estimate.
Michelle shared the past evaluation forms for job
performance. The trustees will look at the form to see if it can be
streamlined. Each member will make notes and we will return to it next
month. The evaluation will be completed by the end of the summer.
Every member of the board will fill out the form then meet in an executive
session in August. Two trustees will meet with Michelle for her
evaluation.
· New business –
Our curbside service continues. When the policy ends,
it will do so by a vote from the board. The board discussed a phased reopening
policy following the VT ACCD requirements. All aspects for a reopening
were discussed such as number of people in at one time, time limits to make a
choice, Michelle being the sole handler of the books, sanitation requirements,
sneeze shield, sanitizers, masks, and gloves. Michelle will draft a
version of reopening plans Phase II.
· Meeting was adjourned at 7:30
pm.
Next
meeting: June 25, 2020 6pm, Virtual Meeting On Zoom
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucia Corwin, Secretary