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Approved Minutes South Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees
The South Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11,
2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Library Board Room, and by Zoom participation.
Members Present: Theresa Eiermann, Kevin Morgenstein Fuerst, Lauren Ballard Hatch, Anne Gilson
LaLonde, Holly Painter, Stacey Pape, Rebecca Stazi, Donna Swartwout, Penelope Tompkins, Margery
Vagt
Members Absent: Ted Lenski
Staff Members & Guests Present: Kathryn Plageman, Sue Raatikainen
1. The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
2. Library exits were reviewed.
The chair provided instructions on emergency exit from the building.
3. Additions and deletions to the posted agenda
None
4. Comments and questions from the public not related to items on the agenda
None
5. Approval of regular board minutes of December 14, 2023
Upon a motion made by Trustee Anne Gilson LaLonde and seconded by Trustee Holly Painter, the
Trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the December 14, 2023 Board of Trustees
Meeting.
6. Staff Introduction – Kathryn Plageman, Circulation Librarian
The Chair introduced Kathryn Plageman, who currently serves as the Circulation Librarian. Kathryn has
worked at the SBPL for 23 years. She described the time during the pandemic as very rewarding giving
out books to patrons. In the new space, she sees new people everyday and people are amazed at the
size of the space and the clock. Kathy said she loves reading and talking with people who come to the
library. The door to her office is never closed!
7. Report Outs
A. Chair Report
The Chair reported that Director Jennifer Murray is out sick. Jennifer expressed appreciation for the
holiday gift. The Trustees expressed how lovely the Display of Things is when you enter the library. The
Chair reported that snacks for the teen space have been distributed. At a future meeting, the MOU with
the City will be reviewed. The Chair reported that the City is reviewing the personnel & regulations
manual. It was also noted that the it has been hard to find subs to schedule and volunteers to assist at
the library. This is a good idea to promote. Given the size of the building it is important to have
appropriate levels of staffing. The Chair and all of the trustees reiterated how fortunate we are to have
such an incredible library staff. Other items to be discussed were tabled for the next meeting, when
Jennifer is present.
B. Friends of the Library Report
Bookshop: $683.76 in December
Booksale: April 11-13, 2024 (National Library Week)
Story walk: To be installed late summer/ early fall
Friends 2024 Concert Series, 12-1 in the Auditorium
VSO Ensemble, cello and flute, Jan 27
Va-et-Vientiane, Franco-American Roots, Feb. 24
Evans/Asbell Jazz Duo, Mar. 23
Caribbean Rain, Jamaica folk tunes, April 20
C. Committee Reports
Communications Committee
No meeting in December; no report.
Finance Committee
No meeting in December; no report.
Governance Committee
No meeting in December; no report.
South Burlington Public Library Foundation
Foundation Director, Penne Tompkins reported that the annual appeal to date has raised $10,700. The
goal was $10,000 and 100 donors contributed to the appeal (some new and some repeat). The
foundation is working on a strategic plan and donor relations (maybe a quarterly newsletter). Trustee
Rebecca Stazi suggested sending the Read Local clings to donors to say thank you.
D. Director’s Report
No report at this time
8. Other Business:
None
9. Adjourn
Seeing no other business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:05 pm.