Town of Springfield
Library Board of Trustees
May 11, 2015
Minutes
Present:
Russ Moore Director, Patricia Magrosky Chair, Kerstin Burlingame, Matthew Pincus, Steve Matush, Kevin Coen, and Josie Hingston.
Patricia called the meeting to order at 6:37pm
Additions to
the Agenda: No additions to the agenda.
Public
Comments: Steve asked when the no smoking ordinance went in to effect. The ordinance went into effect May 9,
2015. Patricia shared that the Staff had
thanked the trustees for the treats.
Minutes from
April 13, 2015: Kevin moved to accept the minutes as presented. Kerstin seconded. Minutes were accepted unanimously.
Old Business:
Geek the Library
the board made final plans for Wednesday night’s event. Patricia said that all the tables are full;
there should be about 11 vendors.
Patricia suggested that everyone try to invite 5 people. Matthew asked about last minute
advertising. Josie suggested the light
board by the police station. Josie and
Kevin posted and shared the event on Facebook.
Patricia will go to Shaw’s and pick up the last of items that will be
needed. The event will be from 6pm-8pm
on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at the Library.
Patricia will arrive at 4:30pm and others will arrive by 5:00pm. The Board than made a map of the Library
showing where the vendors and geeks will be stationed.
FOSTL Liaison
Report: Steve said that the
“Friends” are focusing on their annual book sale. This will be Friday and Saturday July 17th,
and 18th. Friday the sale
will be from 10am- 7pm and Saturday will 8am-4pm. Kevin asked that the Board pick their date to
help out at the next month’s meeting.
New Business:
Non-Resident
Borrower Fee Kevin moved that the non-resident borrower fee be raised from
$45.00 to $50.00 per year. Kerstin
seconded the motion. Discussion: Matthew
asked why raise the fee. Josie explained
that the per capita tax on a non-resident is actually $51.09. The motion to raise the non-resident borrower
fee to $50.00 per year, effect July 1, 2015 was accepted unanimously.
Next Meeting
Date and Adjournment: The next
meeting will be Monday June 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Justine Steele