Virginia Snopek - Trustee Chair Person
Dianne Barry
Carol Battersby
Linda Casey
Leah Condon
Nancy Evren
Gwen Morrissey
Bridget Roy
Renee Still

Trustee Meetings

Held in the lower level of the library.

The next meeting is set for Tuesday, February 7th. The group will be meeting promptly at 6:00 p.m.

PROPOSED LIBRARY

  • One story design with maximum accessibility
  • Central Reading Hall with clear views to all areas
  • Expanded book collection area, orderly, logical, clearly signed
  • Expanded Circulation Desk Area with sufficient room for patrons and staff
  • Expanded Children’s Library Area with Program Room
  • Young Adult Room
  • Reference Area with collection of both print and electronic reference sources with sufficient workspace
  • Group Study/Local
  • History/Genealogy Room
  • Periodical Reading Area with sufficient display areas and room for browsing
  •  Sufficient seating, computers, and work stations throughout
  • Multipurpose small Conference and quiet Study Room with seating for twelve
  • Audiovisual Area that can adjust to new technologies
  • Display Areas for new books
  • Self Checkout Bays
  • Small Area with comfortable seating for patrons to relax and access wireless internet with own devices
  • Display Cases for Community and Library postings
  • Multipurpose Meeting Room for 60 people, accessible after hours
  • Ample parking for patrons-40

PRESENT LIBRARY

  • No handicapped accessibility between floors
  • Crowded, with no clear views to all areas
  • 30,000 items crowded in space designed for 5000 items
  • Circulation Desk immediately adjacent to entrance;significant patron traffic flow issues
  • No separate Children’s Program Room
  • Young Adult section in hallway
  • Reference Area limited to a free standing bookcase, no usable table space; often unnoticed due to cramped quarters
  • Microfiche reader, most local history/genealogy in storage
  • One periodical rack with one chair adjacent to handicapped entrance door
  • Patron access computers share space with staff workspace
  • No Study/Conference Room;
  • Two tables serve for patron use ,programs, and meeting space
  • Cramped, separate Audiovisual Areas; no room for expansion
  • Very limited Display Area
  • No room for Self Checkout Bays
  •  No room for separate area with comfortable seating for patrons to access wireless internet with their own devices
  • Display Area limited to 1 small bulletin board and on Circ Desk
  • Children’s Room is closed whenever it is needed for Meeting Room
  • Limited parking – 12

Meeting Minutes and Documents

 

January 2009 Trustee Meeting Minutes
Posted on May 07 2009
Board of Trustees >>

Granby Free Public Library Trustee Meeting Minutes 
 
 

Meeting Date:  January 5, 2009 

      Present: Virginia Snopek, Nancy Evren, Dianne Barry, Leah Condon, Gwen Morrissey, Renee Still, Jennifer Crosby 

Absent: Carol Battersby, Amy Kimball, Bridget Roy 

Visitors: none 
 

The meeting began at 6:43 pm.  Minutes from our previous meeting dated December 1st, 2008 were read; Gwen made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections; Dianne seconded this motion; all in favor.  

Virginia opened the meeting by mentioning an article from boston.com that Mark Bail had posted on his blog relating to the importance of libraries, especially during economic downturns. 

The library has downloaded an updated version of the Open Meeting Laws from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. 

Next, an update on the surveillance security award was given.  Alan Shaw sent a certified letter asking for copies of all bids.  Virginia asked Town Administrator Chris Martin how to proceed.  Under certified mail, Virginia forwarded copies of all bids received to Mr. Shaw.   

Jenn spoke with 3 people regarding the installation of the back doors.  Dianne made a motion, seconded by Leah that Jenn contact Norman Lepage to award him the contract estimated at $1,000. 

Virginia next updated us on the bids received for the Young Adult bookshelf project.  Virginia asked Jenn to contact one of the bidders to check out the quality of his workmanship.  Discussion followed as to how to proceed.  It was suggested that a knowledgeable third party accompany Virginia and Jenn. 

The School Building Committee will hold a meeting January 7th at 6 pm in the High School library to update everyone on their recent meeting with the Mass. School Building Authority.  SBA contacted Granby to discuss the school campus design.  It was stated that we will be awarded a minimum base of 59.2%, not including points earned for “green” initiatives, etc. if this project is accepted.   They termed our design an “outlier” and noted that we will not gain points for our unique design. 

Virginia received an email from MBLC director Robert Maier regarding President-elect Obama’s capital project economic stimulus program.  The deadline to submit construction projects to the state is Thursday January 8th. 

Chris Martin discussed with Virginia the fact that the Mass Historical Society has grants we should apply for should we end up staying in the Carnegie Building.  Discussion amongst the trustees followed as to how and when to proceed. 
 

Librarian’s Report:  Jenn received the Library Incentive Grant (see attachment) which gave us an initial payment of $5,690.19 to purchase books.  A second payment will be awarded later. 

Jenn would like to complete the purging of the audiocassettes and VHS by the end of the fiscal year.  The CD-ROM collection also needs to be updated.  The Teen Advisory Board asked if they could have a fundraiser so they can purchase area rugs and small chairs for their new space.  It was suggested to Jenn that no work, including painting, be done until the bid is awarded.  The bulletin board needs to be removed before painting can begin. 
 
 

Jenn will call to set up a date for the computer hook-up and wireless installation. 

Virginia, Bridget, and Jenn will begin working on cleaning up the reference area January 24th. 

A call was made to Waste Management to reschedule the December Holiday party but Jenn has not heard back from them.  Jenn has not heard back from the Granby Historical Society either regarding the chairs and reference materials.  Renee will arrange a date to go with Janice to the Holyoke Creative Arts for donated craft supplies. 

STAVROS (the handicap accessible compliance organization) will be going around visiting area municipalities to check on their ADA compliance. 
 

The next Trustees meeting will be Monday, February 2nd at 6:30pm.   

Warrant items in the amounts of $1,266.10, $505.33 and $282.67 were unanimously approved. 

A motion was made by Nancy and seconded by Dianne that we adjourn the meeting.  All in favor.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. 

Respectfully Submitted, 
 

Nancy C. B. Evren

Secretary

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