Information for Meeting of Library Trustees
Monday March 14, 2016 6:30 PM EDT

Town:Brookfield, MA 
Board:Library Trustees
Time:Monday March 14, 2016 6:30 PM EDT
Location:Merrick Public Library
2 Lincoln Street, Brookfield MA 01506
Agenda:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY, BANISTER MEMORIAL HALL
Monday, March 14, 2016
Call meeting to order 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:  Sally Brown (SB) , Barbara Clancy (BC), Barbara Steadman (BLS) , Jerry Rudzinski (JR), Matt Bansfield  (MB) , Carol Plumb (CP)  , Brenda Metterville (B) . 
Quorum needed 4 Trustees.
Review, edit minutes from, Monday, February 22, 2016,  motion by , 2nd , all in favor.
Ratify Library payroll FY16 warrant dated, February 11, February 24 and March 9, 2016.  Motion by, 2nd , all in favor.
Ratify Library Expense FY16 warrant dated, February 17.  Motion by MB, 2nd BC, all in favor, aye.
Ratify Library Book FY16 warrant dated, February 18 and March 2, 2016.  Motion by BLS, SB, all in favor. 
We have received Don Hayward’s estimate for the window restoration.  A copy of the estimate is available for perusal.  Dave Cole will send an estimate by the 18th of March.  We are waiting for Peter Hamm’s estimate.
Matt continues to work on upgrading the lighting to as few watts as possible.  We should be calling electricians to install one switch for each side of the gallery to put the lighting on and off.
The fence on the corner of properties owned by the library (2 Lincoln Street), (Common Street) Heller and (4 Lincoln Street) Holdcraft is being removed due to rotting and falling over onto library property.  The work is being completed by Arthur, library Custodian.
The Robert Wilder, Sr. historic collection is being introduced to the library.
Brenda will be on vacation from March 15th to the 24th.  Staff coverage is complete.  
MEMOs;
STM/TM  Friday, June 3, 2016
March 9, 2016, BOS  A representative from the MA Atty General’s Office will be at the Tuesday, April 5, Board of Selectmen’s meeting to discuss the AG’s Abandoned Housing Initiative (AHI).  The presentation is set for 6 p.m..  All are welcome.
Still no response from Jerry regarding letter sent in December 2015.
Other business?  
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by  2nd, at  p.m.
Scheduled By:the automatic scheduling system
Posted At:Feb 09, 2016 5:00 AM EST
Last Modified:Mar 09, 2016 3:13 PM EST
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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