4/12/2016 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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Building and Grounds Subcommittee(continued) Conclusion: Mark Wright congratulated Joan Lyons on all her efforts. The Subcommittee will provide the Trustees with list of suggested building and grounds needs prioritized and costs. Kathy Mahoney said she would then go back to Catherine Laurent to discuss and prioritize projects. Trustees and Friends will be covering cost on many of the projects,but some of the smaller maintenance and repairs are completed by the DPW. Kathy will let Catherine(and IT Department if necessary)know what is identified as priority items. Kathy will building update and plan with her standard monthly report to Town Manager. Kathy will ask Catherine for an update on security cameras since money due for next phase was not approved for the Capital budget. Discussion Staff Training Kathy stated they haven't had library staff training for a while. She said AED and CPR training by Town should be scheduled since Certification about to expire. Also,Duffy training could be given at the library. LibraU Policy Book...Kathy said she would like to get policy book updated...need new policies and some policies to be updated. Summer food service pro rg am...Kate Milde asked whether this is going to be done.Kathy said there is a meeting on this on Friday; and it is something they do want to do. Meals provided for children through Project Bread. Kate Milde asked whether Plymouth 400 Exhibit returning this year. Carlo D'Este said he will check to see whether anything going to be done this year. He said he believes they are talking about adding a couple of panels to existing exhibit. Kathy Mahoney advised that National Volunteers Week is being celebrated this week. Library has about 40 volunteers and they are all getting gift certificates to Gelhfi's Chocolates. Kathy said they are looking at having a special volunteers appreciation concert here at library sometime in the. future, probably the fall when they are all in town. Kate Milde commented that she is looking at having her children do volunteering,along with her. Comment from Audience Attendee Marcia Maclnnis stated that the State budget is coming out on Thursday and asked are there any recommendations we tell them to support library funding. Kathy Mahoney responded that the important thing is that State representatives realize message of what libraries are doing and what services that are now required to be provided. Kathy handed out a copy of the State Legislative Agenda. Next Meeting ...4 p.m. on Tuesday,May 10, 2016 in Library Conference Room. 4