Minutes of the Meeting
Fitzwilliam Town Library Board of Trustees
1 October 2018

Present:  Barbara Green, Richard Mays, Ann McEntee and Library Director Kate Thomas

Barbara Greene called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM in the Quick Meeting Room of the Library.

The Trustees reviewed and signed the Library Manifest and the Library Expenses Spreadsheet.

The minutes of the September 10th, 2018 Trustee meeting were reviewed; Richard Mays put forth a motion, seconded by Barbara, that the minutes be approved.  Motion carried.

The Trustees agreed to table the 2019 proposed Budget and CIP request discussion until the full Board of Trustees can meet Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 at 5:00 PM.  Barbara will contact Dick Goettle to request that he send the revised proposed budget to the Trustees prior to next Tuesday’s meeting.

Barbara asked for clarification of the bid requests for library branding and logo.  Kate Thomas responded that she has recently sent email requests to three different companies but has yet to receive their bids.

The Trustees commended Richard on his two years of diligent efforts in overseeing the creation and installation of the library’s new sign.

Richard announced that he would not be running for re-election as a Trustee in 2019.

Kate presented the Library Director’s report.  The library welcomed 1195 patrons during the month of September; 167 people attended 19 programs.  Circulation of materials was down 3% (compared to the month of September 2017). Kate stated that the part-time groundskeeper, Dale Harkins, has improved the beds considerably.  She would like to increase the 2019 grounds budget to ensure regular maintenance during next year’s growing season.  The Website (WordPress platform) is now functioning.  She encouraged the Trustees to participate in the Wednesday Chess, Checkers and Backgammon Club. 

Ann McEntee put forth a motion, seconded by Richard, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 PM.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann McEntee