Board of Library Trustees

Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of Meeting October 23, 2014 Laconia Rotary Hall VOTED: Minutes of regular meeting August 28, 2014 approved. Motion:Smith; Second: Perley. Unanimous VOTED: August, September 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Danosi; Second: Perley. Unanimous [Finance] Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting in Laconia Rotary Hall. Chairman Bob Selig called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Kimberly Danosi; John Moriarty John Perley; Glenn Smith; Director Randy Brough Not Present: James Anderson; Craig McKeon; Superintendent of Laconia Schools; City Council Liaison Brenda Baer Finance Committee: August, September 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Danosi; Second: Perley. Unanimous Preliminary discussion of FY 2015/2016 budget. City Manager recommends an increase of no more than 2%. Finance Committee needs to meet to prepare budget proposal. Personnel Committee: Will meet soon. Glenn Smith and Kim Danosi will be joined by new member John Perley. Directors Report:  Vandalism in Gale Park has been an issue. Director is working with Laconia Police Department on prevention.  Children’s librarian and Teen librarian reports were read.  Volunteer luncheon was attended by @ 30 folks from CBH Landscaping, Opechee Garden Club, City of Laconia Parks & Recreation Dept. and Enchanted Earth Designs.  Sign-little to report.  Technology - Hoopla usage is steady after an initial surge. More publicity is needed. A story on active and satisfied Hoopla users will be produced for publication. Other new technologies were discussed, including 3-D printers, Go-to-meeting capability in Volpe Room, and makerspaces. Director and two staff will be attending NH Library Association Fall Conference. “Enhancing the Library Experience with Technology” on Nov. 7. Director will report to Trustees on programs held at this conference.  Work on Tutor area on upper level is completed. Meeting adjourned @ 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted,