Board of Library Trustees Meeting, Wednesday, August 19 ~ 2:00 PM

As per Governor Baker’s Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, sec. 20, this will be an online meeting with Zoom. The public may see and listen to the meeting via ZOOM. The meeting ID # is 740 450 5287. People who have questions about viewing and/or listening to this meeting or should contact Peter Fuller, Library Director by calling (508) 336-8230, ext. 56101 or by emailing, pfuller@seekonkpl.org.
The public is also welcome to submit questions and comments prior to the meeting by emailing the Mike Durkay, Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees at trustees@seekonkpl.org. Members of the public who wish to address the library trustees at this meeting must submit a request to the Chairperson no later than 12:00 PM on Monday August 17.

Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
    a. June 2020 regular meeting
    b. July 15 regular meeting
    c. July 15 executive session
    d. July 29 special session (interview)
  3. Mail, Other Communications, and Requests to Use Library Facilities
    a. Take any actions pertaining to requests received by the Board– Discussion & Vote
  4. Monthly Liaison & Committee Reports
    [This section may include votes to take action pertaining to the requested by library-related organizations and Board sub-committees.]
    a. Seekonk Library Trust – Report & Discussion
    b. Friends of the Library — Report & Discussion
  5. Old Business
    a. Appointment of Kate Hibbert to the position of Library Director – Discussion & Vote
    b. Extending the contract for Communication Services (Libby Post) –Discussion & Vote
    c. Update on work with Tappè Architects — Report & Discussion.
    d. Update on State funding for library construction — Report & Discussion
    e. Sharon St. Hilaire Public Service Award— Report & Discussion
    f. Update on reopening the library under Phase 3 & contingency plans to fallback to an earlier phase if required — Report & Discussion
  6. New Business
    a. Search for a new Associate Director— Report & Discussion
    b. Sign ordinance memo– Discussion & Vote
    c. Vote to leave Seekonk Meadows Committee [Bylaw 9a] inactive–Discussion & Vote
  7. Policy Reviews
    a. Policy # 40 Library Patron Records– Report & Discussion
    b. Policy # 50 Customer Services [no changes recommended] — Questions & Discussion
    c. Policy # 60 Ethics [no changes recommended] — Questions & Discussion
  8. Public Comments & Questions –Questions & Discussion
    [This section may include votes to take appropriate actions to address concerns raised by members of the public.]
  9. Library Director’s Report – Questions & Discussion
  10. Trustee’s Comments, Concerns & Suggestions – Questions & Discussion
    [This section may include votes to take appropriate actions to address concerns raised by a library trustee.]
  11. Other Business
    [Items that the chairperson could not reasonably anticipate more than 48 hours before this meeting and require immediate consideration because of potential adverse effects on safety, security or the orderly functioning of the library.]
  12. Set Next Meeting Date & Vote to Adjourn – Discussion & Vote