7/11/2006 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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e ort Helene submitted copes of her monthly report for June,as well as the CLAMS circulation report for June. These reports were reviewed and discussed. Helene also commented that on July 5 following the July holiday the Library was unbelievably busy. with only 3 staff members on duty they handled $2,000 items in this one day. Over 1,000 items were checked out; and over 900 checked back in. These numbers astounded the Trustees. Helene then distributed a copy of Janet urke's monthly report for June, which was also reviewed and discussed. Helene said the Coombs School strongly encouraged the children to read during the summer, so this will probably be the busiest summer yet. Copies of Helene's and Janet's reports are attached to the printed set of these minutes. .Sheldon Gilbert joined the meeting at this point. Discussion Shelley advised the Board that he submitted ars e-mail to Town that he be considered for appointrnent to the Planning and Construction Committee. Although not told before, he was later told he has to submit a resume and it will be acted on July 24. David reported that according to Town Counsel under the Charter any new construction is under Platming and Construction Committee. David said this is going to be a good thing and everyone is grateful to Shelley for considering joining that Committee since he has the unique gasp on the library building project insofar as technical aspects are concerned. David noted that Library Trustees'job is to deliver library services to the town. Shelley said we're gong to need large private donations and grant money. Falmouth asked for the whole amount from the town and when money comes in thea they will repay the town. Shelley added that allows them to start while costs are lower. Carlo stated that maybe we should do something else to protect the $2.5 billion grant. Shelley responded that maybe another way is to get a loan and pay it off little by little as the money comes in. Shelley said longer we wait, more costs increase. Status of grants? Shelley responded that Board should talk to Torn for update on this question. Shelley also said that Martha Moore does have the expertise regarding foundation grants. Next Meetin ..*Tuesday., August 1 ,2006,at 6;30 p.m. in Library Meeting Room. ►d'ourn ent... Dianna motioned to adjourn the meeting; grin seconded the motion; and it was u'narumously passed. The meeting adjourned at 8-35 p.m. RespectU y submitted, . a v" e Al d n Gilhberti ecording Secretary