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Minutes South Burlington Library Board of Trustees
Thursday, June 13, 2019 @ 5 p.m. Location: Library Meeting Room
Members Present: Lee Freeman, Diane Bugbee, Stacey Pape, Jay Pasackow,
Nancy Fawley, MargaretAnn Cross, Bonnie Finnegan
Members Absent: Linda Darlington, Patrick Leduc, Mark Coel, Penne Tompkins
Staff Members Present: Jennifer Murray
Friends of the Library
Present: Katherine McConnell, Sue Raatikainen, Barbara Harrison
Guests: Penrose Jackson
Vice Chair Stacy Pape called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m., and a quorum was established.
Additions or deletions to the posted agenda:
None
Comments and questions from the public not related to the items on the agenda:
None
Consent Agenda. Approval of the May 9, 2019, regular board minutes, the Friends
of the Library Report and Director’s Report.
Upon a motion made by Trustee lee Freeman and seconded by Trustee Jay Pasackow, the
Trustees voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda.
Friends of the Library Report:
Katherine McConnell reported on election of new officials and notes that the Friends will meet the
fourth Thursday of every month at 9 am at Wheeler House. July 27th is the ice cream social. The public
is invited to attend.
Advocacy Committee Report:
Lee Freeman reported that all members concur that ongoing advocacy efforts should continue apace.
Design Committee Report:
Jennifer Murray reported that construction of the new 180 Market Street building is pending
necessary permits. Budgeting and material cost evaluations are ongoing. Stormwater funding issues
have been verbally agreed to between the School Board and the City Council as of this time, 5:22 PM
on Thursday, June 13th, 2019.
Director’s Report:
Jennifer Murray reported that the Passport to Vermont Libraries program is in effect. Patrons can
collect their passport to be stamped at different Vermont Libraries throughout the state. The Summer
Reading Program is also in effect. Young Vermonters can register to record their reading over the
summer for chances to win prizes, starting on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Participants can fill out a raffle
ticket for every book that they have read for a chance to win activity-based prizes (e.g., bowling).
Collection strategies are also under discussion with staff regarding ongoing acquisitions. Suggested
reading panels for the shelves are planned for late August of this year. (An example would be a card
on the bookshelves reading “If you liked Alice Walker, you might also like Toni Morrison.”) The City Art
committee has met regarding exterior art for the 180 Market Street building. A small number of
finalists has been selected. A final decision is pending as of this report’s writing.
Other Business
Bonnie Finnegan reported that the Director’s evaluation is planned by members of the City Council
and the Trustees of the Library Board. A meeting is planned for June 24th.
Jennifer Murray reported on the drafting/revision of the Library’s Mission Statement. Revisions are
ongoing, with feedback from Trustees and Staff.
Adjourn
There being no other business, Vice Chair Stacey Pape adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Next meeting: 7/11/19 at 5:00pm
Respectfully submitted by Lee Freeman