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Lunenburg Public Library 
Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library, Meeting minutes January 21st, 2021 
Remote meeting via conference call and video link. All votes were done by roll call.  Meeting was recorded. 
  
Attending: Kate McCarron, Muir Haman – Director LPL, Bob Conroy, Harry Kubetz, Dick Mailloux, Laura Boussom, Maia 
Wentrup, Michael-Ray Jeffreys 
Absent: Donna Saia 
 
The LPLBT meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chairperson Harry Kubetz.  
 
 
Public Comment 
• No public comment. 
o Harry did a roll call for attendance. 
o Harry read the requirements for remote meetings. 
o Laura mentioned a Facebook post about giving thanks mentioned Debbie and the library staff. 
 
Agenda Items 
• Approval of Minutes 
o Kate made a motion to accept minutes of December 17 as amended.  Seconded by Laura. Motion passed 
unanimously. 
 
 
• Director’s Report 
o It’s the end of the 7th month of the fiscal year – about 58% of the year is completed. The budget is on 
schedule, salaries are steady. We are entering into the higher cost months for electricity and heating. 
o The CWMARS network membership has been paid. Have some catching up to do on library materials. 
o We have been paying for the strategic plan consultant. 
o Annual membership fees and subscriptions are coming up in the spring. 
o FY22 budget: Muir got the target budget from the town mgr. Budget requests were submitted. Muir has a 
meeting on Monday morning to discuss those. 
o The Finance meeting is coming up in February.  
o Debbie Laffond attended annual CWMARS resource meeting. 
o Muir submitted the continuity of operations outline plan. This documents lists processes for town-wide 
operating during the pandemic or any other emergency situation. 
o Programs are still going on virtually at the library including a Creepy Christmas program and a home 
downsizing program. We are aiming for at least one adult program per month on Zoom. A series of programs 
on travel is coming up to be presented along with some other libraries. 
o STEM programs have been presented about once a month.  
o Laura asked about programs being recorded and posted on YouTube. Muir said some programs are but it’s 
dependent on the permission of participants. 
o The library has purchased a GOPro camera to help create content. It was funded from the library materials 
budget. 
o Muir has been working on a technology plan for upgrades, etc. 
o In-Library browsing has been averaging around 200 patrons per month.  The plan is to continue along with 
curbside pickups. The browsing still keeps the library below the 25% capacity limit. 
 
• Trustee Handbook Review 
o Muir recommended we re-read/review the Trustee handbook.  

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o He reviewed the new trustee checklist and some highlights from the Trustee handbook such as ‘Ten 
important things you should have’, ‘Trustee’s Responsibilities’ and ‘Eight Essential Tips for Success’ . 
 
• Strategic Plan Subcommittee Update 
o The selection of Barbara Friedman as consultant was finalized. The Subcommittee ha s met with her 3 times. 
They have gone over focus group questions and will be going over survey questions that will be sent out 
after the focus groups. 
o Dick noted that she has exceeded expectations on pulling together information and being proactive in time 
between meetings. She has also helped keep meetings focused. 
o Harry thanked the subcommittee members for their time working on this. 
 
• Friends of LPL Update  
o No January meeting. The pop-up book sale is still going on weather permitting. 
 
• Board Comments 
o Dick signed up for Kanopy today – to watch the movie Wave for the upcoming Zoom discussion. He noted 
that it was a great service. 
o Harry thanked Michael-Ray for helping to move up Muir’s salary increase to January. 
o Michael-Ray met with the town manager and our state representatives and said the initial indications from 
the state are positive revenue-wise. Town revenue is on target. 
 
• Adjourn 
o Motion to adjourn by Dick, seconded by Kate. Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. 
 
• Attached Documents 
o January 21st 2021 Agenda 
o January 2021 Director’s Report 
o January 2021 Adult Services Report 
o January 2021 Youth Services Report 
o January 2021 Teen Room Highlights 
 
 
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