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Reports <br /> Kathy Mahoney's monthly report was discussed at length. A copy of the report is attached to the printed set of these <br /> minutes. <br /> • Kathy was asked to review for the Trustees the effort she expends in serving on the CLAMS committee and she <br /> noted that it is the responsibility of Library Directors to serve and that CLAMS keeps advancing with <br /> technology. <br /> • CLAMS launching on-line patron library card registration. -card good for 30 days before converting to <br /> library card. CLAMS also launching new smart phone apps,which should make it easier for patrons to manage <br /> their own accounts. There is also a new NOOK app that will allow patrons easier access to library eools. <br /> • Trustees were pleased to Bear of this new CLAMS service for patrons. <br /> Tutorin ...Kathy advised'the Trustees a request was received to reserve the Conference Room every Tuesday and <br /> Thursday from I to 3 p. . for the duration of the school year for'a paid tutor to hold class for a group of about <br /> families. This was discussed at length': <br /> Concern over amount of time the Conference Room would be fed up. <br /> • Kathy aged it would block out a lot of groups from using the Conference Room. <br /> 0 Chip stated concerns should be addressed and we should have a simple one-page proposed policy drafted by <br /> Kathy for Trustees to review. Kathy will do this. <br /> Kathy said some libraries are charging the tutor a fee to use the room sine they are often charging fees to-the <br /> families. <br /> Conclusion: Kathy to write letter to the requester advising we are working on a policy and their activity is outside the <br /> scope and would not be feasible. <br /> Stafn i <br /> Jack reported that since the last Trustees meeting he attended a meeting with Joyce,Marilyn,Mile, and Kathy <br /> requesting funding for a part-time assistant. Jack in ortne l Joyce that without staff we will have to reduce hours. No <br /> one wants that-to happen. Joyce went to Finance Committee to ask for funding for staff; FinCom did not approve <br /> because 3 of the members felt it was not ars extraordinary emergency as they saw it. <br /> Jack said then we got word that one of our employees would be out on leave... possibly for a lengthy bine. Jack went <br /> again to Joyce and she is approaching Cable Committee to request$10,000 to purchase laptops and cart so that Library <br /> can use that money to keep a contract worker through June-2013. <br /> Jane Dolan noted for the record that she does not want to use donation funding for staffing. All Trustees agmed with <br /> this sentiment but also strongly feel they don't want to reduce the Library hours if at all possible. Jack noted that <br /> beeping the contract worker would help get us through the winter. <br /> Jane suggested sending a copy of the Strategic Plan to the Board of Selectmen. .Kathy said it could be distributed <br /> publicly once it's approved by the State Board of Library Commissioners. <br /> Motion: Carlo D"Este motioned to authorize Kathy Mahoney,to get$10,500 extraordinary emergency funding froft the <br /> donation account for contract worker through June-2013. <br /> Chip Bishop seconded the motion, <br /> VOTE: Yes-6;N0-1. <br /> Roll Call vote: John Kowalski,yes Sue McGarry,yes <br /> Sandra Lahart,yes Carlo D'Este,yes <br /> Chip Bishop,yes Jane Dolan, no <br /> Patricia Cache,yes <br /> Jane Dolan exited the meeting at 6:20 p.m. <br /> i ' <br />