5/9/2017 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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Uhrat director's Report The Library Director's report for the month of April was reviewed and discussed, particularly regarding the following: Building and Grounds Kathy advised that the Fire Department is going to purchase the pads for the AED devices. Mark Wright said pediatric pads are very important for the Library AED devices in view of the number of children who come to the Library. Kathy said the issue of whether or not these AED machines can handle pediatric pads is being investigated by the staff of the Fire Department who are the authorities on how to use these devices. Mark said lie wanted it placed on the record that we need the capability for pediatrics. ,loan Lyons stated it is good that the Town is taping control. Kathy said DPW will have a vendor to do all the check and maintenance on the equipment once it is placed back in service. Mary LeClair noted that it is very important that the Libr+ar�y staff is instructed to call 911 immediately. Kathy said they are and that the unit is not in service now and a.sign is posted that 911 is to be called.. B ud et Kathy advised that at the May TA Department Leads meeting the Town Manager said he will be meeting with each Department Bead to go over each department budget to give him the opportunity to learn more about the budgets. Carlo D'Este suggested that Kathy invite him to tour the Library. Mark Wright exited the meeting at 5:0p.m. Tcchnolo .'website Kathy named the 4 website design firTns that she and the Assistant Library Director identified and she showed on the screen the different library websites provided by the various vendors. Kathy said.while they have basically narrowed the preferred vendors down to 2, she is not prepared to make a recommendation to the Troustces at this point. She said in view of cost factors,she feels there is more fact-finding that needs to be done. The Trustees were impressed with the library websites that Kathy selected thus fart as"models'". Also,the vendor's product is tailored to be viewed on all equipment—for example, cell phones, etc. Communications Memorial Garden Carlo D'Este said the Library is in need of something such as a teak bench to be placed in the memorial garden so that name plates could continue to be added to memorialize those individuals who were dedicated to the library. Carlo said this is something the Trustees should address. Carlo exited the meeting at 5-.40 p.m. 2