Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Library of things policy

Approved by all.

A trustee made a motion to approve the library of things policy. Another trustee seconded it.

Front steps repointing quotes

Work canceled until next spring.

The front steps need to be repointed again (mortar joints fixed). Three quotes are needed. A trustee called 4 people and got one quote of $2000.00. The trustee called the contractor to cancel the work until next spring.

Deficit funding for books, supplies and programs

The Friends of the Library (FOL) joined the meeting at 6pm. The trustees discussed the deficit funding they are seeking for books, supplies and programs. A follow-up meeting with the Friends is needed to cover planning, budget support, a survey update and a wish list. The wish list includes a new website, interior design work (front room furniture and finishing, a Children's Room tree, a books-end display), and garden beds and a fence.

FY26 budget with Select Board

The minutes list the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting on the 29th. Trustees listed questions for the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association (NHLTA) about the roles of the trustees and the BOS on the budget, and who has the final say.

Emergency door stairs quotes

The stairs at the emergency door need to be updated. Three quotes are needed. Munch was contacted and a quote is pending.

New back door and key system

A new back door and key system needs three quotes. A trustee will look at what the library needs.

Emergency alert system quote

A trustee contacted the Chief and got a quote from Burns for an emergency alert system. The item is to be added to the budget.

Radon plan

Trustees are to discuss a radon plan (radon is a naturally occurring gas that can build up in buildings). They will check with other local libraries about radon abatement, meaning how they reduced radon.

FY27 budget plan

The trustees presented the BOS with a full budget plan. The minutes say the BOS agreed the full budget is involved in the budget. The trustees plan to work with the town on solutions and bring them to the next meeting, but the town did not come. A trustee got monthly details from the town. Questions remain about how accounting will work in the future, which the trustees said the MOU (memorandum of understanding) can cover.

Draft MOUs for BOS and Friends

The trustees plan to draft an MOU (memorandum of understanding, a written agreement) for the BOS and another for the Friends of the Library.

Interior project quotes on hold

The Children's Room update and the sitting room update are both on hold. A quote exists for each and would need to be updated. The quote for all design, furniture and treatment is $45,000.

Community garden beds

New garden beds are needed for 2027 because the current ones are rotted.