Reading Comprehensive 9

Meeting of the Milton Public Library Trustees

December 4

Present: Les Elder (chairperson), Nancy Johnson (treasurer), Jennifer Palmatier (secretary), Justin Mayrand (technical consultant), Megan Sprague (librarian)
Absent: Mary Erwin (trustee), Max Johnson (trustee)

Mr. Elder began the meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Treasurer’s Report / Budget Review

The library has $4,300.00 remaining in this year’s budget. This includes a donation of $2,300.00 by Robert Erwin, former trustee and president of the National Library Organization, and must be spent by December 31.

Ms. Johnson suggested that the trustees spend the $2,300.00 as follows: $900.00 will be allocated for books; $300.00 for supplies, and $1,000.00 for building repairs. All members present agreed.

Building Repairs and Improvements

Mr. Elder expressed concern about the recent electricity bills, which were quite high. The issue will be discussed at the January 14 meeting after the year’s budget has been reviewed.

Miscellaneous Business

Ms. Sprague noted that the library building should be kept locked when it is not officially open to the public, even if staff or cleaning crews are present in the building.

Mr. Elder ended the meeting at 7:00 P.M.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 18, at 5:00 P.M. in the Milton Public Library.