TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2002

Meeting held at the Provincetown Police Station

Members present: James Cole (Chair), Marcia Fair (Vice-Chair), Arthur Pike, Maghi Geary (Secretary)

Members absent: Anita Berman

Others present: Debra DeJonker-Berry (Library Director)

1. Public Statements: None

2. Minutes: Marcia Fair moved to accept the minutes of March 4, 2002. Maghi Geary seconded. It was so voted, 4-0.

3. Director's Report: The Library Director asked for input on the Art Display Area Policy and the Library Programming Policy (See attached). Revisions were made, and Arthur Pike moved to accept both policies as revised, and Maghi Geary seconded. It was so voted, 4-0.

The Library Director reported that February’s circulation was up 14% over February 2001. The highest circulation in the month of February ever.

4. Chairman’s Report:

a. Marcia Fair reported that the Board of Library Commissioners voted to extend the time the Selectmen had to sign the grant agreement by three months, until June. At the Commissioners meeting, Town Manager, Keith Bergman answered the Commissioners questions and outlined the financial strains on our town.

b. The result of the Independent Review is expected for the next Trustees meeting.

c. The Town Meeting article will probably be Tuesday night, but there is a possibility that the article will come up on Monday. Arthur Pike agreed to lead the telephone campaign. The Library Director will be part of a panel at an upcoming Town Meeting Forum sponsored by the COA.

5. Capital Campaign Committee:

a. Marcia Fair handed out a new update of donors outlining contributions to date (see attachments). Marcia reported there will be two inserts in the Banner and an ad.

b. YearRounders: The Library Director reported that the event went well. The Library had three tables. Judy Wallace performed during the afternoon and orchestrated a fundraiser of CD’s by local musicians for the building fund.

6. Other Business: There was no other business.

7. Next Meeting Date: The Next Meeting is Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 7:00 at the Police Station. Maghi Geary moved that the meeting adjourn at 7:27 PM.

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These minutes were approved by a vote of the Provincetown Library Board of Library

Trustees members present at their meeting on , 200 .

Respectfully Submitted:

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Board of Library Trustees Signature Title

Maghi Geary, Secretary
6. Other Business - The Library Director brought forth a proposal from a member of the public to fund a rendering of the second floor of the New Library. The group felt it was premature because final plans are not yet complete. The Library Director will speak to the donor and ask him to wait.

Adjournment

Marcia Fair moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Arthur Pike seconded, and it was so voted 3-0. The next meeting is schedule for Wednesday, March 13^th at 5:30 P.M. at the Police Station.