Information for Meeting of Library Trustees
Monday October 03, 2022 6:30 PM EDT

Town:Brookfield, MA 
Board:Library Trustees
Time:Monday October 03, 2022 6:30 PM EDT
Location:Merrick Public Library
2 Lincoln Street, Brookfield MA 01506
Agenda:
BANISTER MEMORIAL HALL, MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Felton-Heller House
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
October 3, 2022

ATTENDANCE: Chair, Shelby Hill (SOH), Secretary, Erica Robert (ER), Sally Brown (SB), Barbara Clancy (BC), Carol Plumb (CP), Rebecca Morin (RM) 
Monday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. call meeting to order at the library 6:35 p.m.
Review minutes from Monday, September 12, 2022. Motion to accept by 2nd, all in favor. 
Ratify Library Payroll FY22 warrants FY23 September 15 and 29, 2022.
Ratify Library Expense FY23 September 15 and 29, 2022.
Ratify Library Utilities FY23 September 15 and 29, 2022.
Ratify 18 Common Street Expenses FY23 September 15, 2022.
Ratify Library Books FY22 warrants dated  FY23 September 15 and 29, 2022.
Motion to approve to ratify all payments by , 2nd, all voted in favor. 
Library
Jack Mahan, from Amherst repaired the slate roof the week of July 15 to Saturday, July 23.  Advanced Energy Concepts repaired the HVAC system, recommended by Matt Bansfield, on Thursday, August 11, in 30 minutes the system was working again.  $170.00 for time and replacement of capacitor. 
Brenda is meeting Lee, Insurance adjuster, Roof Consultant and Ben from Service Master.

Brenda is working on the Financial Report for MBLC.  Deadline is October 7. I should have it for Monday, October 3 for signature. Brenda has notarized documents prepared to send the MBLC. 
New Policy to edit: Materials Reconsideration  form and materials selection and usage policy.
Mark Shimansky began repointing library September 19, 2022.
We received $2,250 from the Jeppson Memorial fund for Brookfield. Unrestricted use.
Library Annex
Meeting room policy has been emailed to key holders. Several signature pages have been submitted but not all yet.
Matt and I will schedule Advanced Energy Concepts for replacing the hot water heater.  Matt will purchase at Home Depot and get reimbursed through 18 Common Street expense.
Matt Bansfield will clean the gutters on both the buildings and will invoice us for half the amount.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.  When making such a request, please include a description of the accommodation that you will need, including as much detail as possible, along with your contact information.  Email requests to:  brookfieldlibrary@gmail.com or call 508-867-6339.  In order to meet you request, please provide seven days’ notice prior to the date that the accommodation is needed.  Although every attempt will be made to provide the accommodation with less than seven days’ notice, it may not be possible.
Next Trustees meeting is Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.  
Motion to adjourn at pm motion, 2nd,  all voted in favor.
Scheduled By:the automatic scheduling system
Posted At:Sep 13, 2022 6:00 AM EDT
Last Modified:Sep 27, 2022 4:51 PM EDT
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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