Board of Library Trustees

Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of Meeting January 22, 2015 Volpe Room VOTED: Minutes of regular meeting December 4, 2014 approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Danosi. One abstention; rest in favor VOTED: To re-adopt current LPL investment policy. Motion: Anderson; Second: Danosi Unanimous VOTED: December 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Smith. Unanimous [Finance] Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting in Volpe Room. Chairman Bob Selig called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: James Anderson; Craig Clark; Kimberly Danosi; Liz Rosenfeld; Glenn Smith; Director Randy Brough Not Present: John Moriarty; John Perley; City Council Liaison Brenda Baer Officers (Donna Murray; Kathryn Owens) from Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management Services provided a review of Laconia Public Library’s investment policy, portfolio, and performance. Board voted unanimously (Motion: Anderson; Second: Danosi) to re-adopt current LPL investment policy. Finance Committee: December 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Smith. Unanimous Technology Updates:  Eight Snap Circuits, Jr. kits have been purchased. Snap Circuits is a learning game/tool designed to teach electronics. Programming featuring the kits will be instituted in the next few weeks.  Director is researching programmable robotic toys that require basic coding to perform fun and interesting tasks.  Director is in conversation with Lakes Region Community College Librarian Cyndy Davis about cooperating with the College in introducing makerspace/coding programming to the community. Director will meet with LRCC staff to gauge interest and to inform them that the library has funds available to compensate instructors. Other Business:  Homebound Services: Six library staff have divided delivery responsibilities formerly assumed by one staff member.  Five new chairs have been ordered and should be delivered in the next month or so. Director is considering attending American Library Association Annual Conference in San Francisco from June 25- June 30. Travel and lodging estimates will be provided at the next (March 26) Board Meeting. Other meetings: May 28; June 25. Meeting adjourned @ 6:50 pm. Motion: Anderson; Second: Rosenfeld Respectfully submitted,