2019-11-13 TOWN OF BERLIN
BERLIN-PECK MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD �
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2019
ATTENDANCE:
Members Present
Donna Moore, Chairman, Robert Lewis, Vice Chairman, Kay Murray, Chris
Fasciano, Lisa Bush, Sharon Powell, Elaine Borselle, Carol Welz
Staff Present
Director Helen Malinka
Members Absent
Lillian Ulan
Call to the Order
Chairman Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. _
Audience of Citizens
None
Review of the Minutes
Kay Murray moved to approve the minutes for October 9, 2019, seconded by
Vice Chairman Lewis, passed unanimously.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Director Malinka reported the passport revenue is climbing. The notary service is
being used and hopefully the word will get out around town that the service is
available at the library. The Finance Department denied the request for the sale
of postage stamps at the library.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
None
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS:
- Governance Committee — Director Malinka explained that the security camera
policy given to the board at the last meeting is to protect the library, library
patrons and the staff. Director Malinka asked the board if the policy is sufficient
or if they would like to make changes. The board will look at the policy for one
more month and give feedback at the next minute.
- Outreach Committee - None
- Finance & Foundation Committee - None
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
Director Malinka reported that a patron, Barbara Ritchie has been delivering
books to homebound residents and has been nominated for the "Edith Nettleton
Volunteer of the Year Award." Residents were asked to write letters in her favor.
Best of luck to Barbara.
The Little Free Library at the Berlin Train is getting use.
The Social Worker started working and appointments can be made to see her
and or walk INS are welcome. She is shared with Plainville and New Britain.
Boscov's fundraiser made $480.00
NEW BUSINESS
- Baubles � Bling sale - Director IVlalinka is looking for volunteers for the
sale. There are time slots posted via email. The sale dates are 12/5/2019
& 12/7/2019
- Pop-up libraries —The reference staff suggested doing a pop up library,
which consists of a box of books, calendars, and information where people
wait for periods such as hair salons, barbershops, auto service stations,
coffee shops, etc.
- Budget prep starting — Director Malinka explained the proposed budget
to the board. There is a line for Sunday hours, which is being requested
again. She is also trying to increase the audiovisual budget due to
increase in_ prices and the interest in DVD's by older generation Berlin
residents.
- The February meeting was voted and approved changed to:
February 19, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT: '
Sharon Powell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm, secon.ded by
Kay Murray, unanimously approved.
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