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Reports <br /> Kathy Mahoney advised the Trustees that new locks on all the doors at the Library were installed. <br /> Kathy Mahoney's monthly report with circulation statistics for September-2017 was reviewed and discussed. <br /> Personnel <br /> The Trustees were extremely concerned that the full-time Librarian and the part-time staff positions have still <br /> not been posted. Kathy explained repeatedly that the Town Manager is fully supportive in moving these <br /> postings forward but is awaiting Union approval of the job descriptions. Once the Union approves,then the <br /> positions can be posted. <br /> The Trustees individually expressed their disappointment. Joan Lyons voiced her frustration and said she feels <br /> it is totally unfair to prolong this process any further and just leave open-ended. Matt Auger agreed with Joan <br /> that there should be a time limit set as to when action is to be accomplished. Matt said with the seasonal part- <br /> timer completing her assignment at the end of this week the Library will have almost one-third of the staff <br /> positions open until this approval of job descriptions process is done. <br /> The Trustees felt strongly that some action had to be taken. Kathy indicated she would request an update on the <br /> process from the Town Manager and/or Human Resources after Town Meeting. <br /> Bum <br /> Amanda Hall questioned the amount budgeted for energy. Kathy responded that there is a formula they were <br /> given whereby she took the last 3 years' average plus projected an Eversource rate hike. Kathy said Eversource <br /> rate hike is unknown. <br /> Website <br /> Sandy Horsman asked if Kathy would be willing to demonstrate the website for the Friends. Kathy said it is a <br /> work-in progress. She said she is hoping to put features in that would save some manual work steps. Kathy said <br /> she should have a decent model soon. <br /> Library Trustees <br /> Corres ondin Secreta <br /> MOTION: Joan Lyons motioned to nominate Virginia Scharfenberg to serve as Corresponding Secretary. <br /> Motion was seconded by Sandra Horsman. <br /> VOTE: Yes-6; 1-Abstain. <br /> Roll Call Vote: Sandra Horsman,yes Matt Auger,yes <br /> Joan Lyons,yes Amanda Hall,yes <br /> Virginia Scharfenberg, abstain Mary LeClair,yes <br /> Allen Waters,yes <br /> Trustee orientation and education discussion <br /> Kathy repotted briefly on the new State Open Meeting Law that went into effect on Friday, October 6, 2017. In <br /> particular, Kathy noted specifically those changes in the law that would have an impact on the Board of Library <br /> Trustees. <br /> 2 <br />