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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
January 21, 2010 
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. 
 
Attending: John Mara, Amy Sadkin, Lisa Krowitz, Noelle Bodkin, Deb Chapdelaine, Lenny Smetana, Jeanne Raboin 
and Barbara Reynolds 
 
1. Public Comment: Mike Kelly (former LPL Trustee) emailed his thanks and best wishes. 
2. New Business:  
 Motion made and passed to approve December 2009 minutes as amended.  
 Director’s Report (please see full report for details): 
1. Amy met with Barbara Reynolds on January 12, 2010 to discuss the recent budget cuts and 
future library needs for the 2011 budget. In addition to these items, Amy and Barbara, 
discussed State Aid cuts and how these affect the library, its staff, users and materials; along 
with how the reduction in technology funding has affected the library. Barbara has encouraged 
the library to do fundraising.  
2. Amy attended the Capital Planning Committee and spoke about the library’s primary need 
being technology. 
3. Circulation continues to increase since July 2007; meeting room usage down due to cut in 
evening library hours. 
4. Revised budget is on track; Amy will use up materials expenditures as soon as possible. 
(please see FY10 Library Expense Analysis Dec. 09 Month #6 for details); Recorded Books 
recently filed Chapter 11, LPL will be paying this expenditure monthly. 
5. Staff Update:   
 Technology/Reference position filled – Jennifer Mason will be starting February 
8 
  Kerry held a department head meeting January 6 to present a new employee 
assistance group, Amy passed this information on to the LPL staff 
 An LPL staff meeting was held topics discussed were: implementing new ILL 
procedures, ordering materials as soon as possible, using library cards for 
booking meeting rooms, new Operational Safety Policy and ideas for cultural 
events to participate in with the Friends. Staff supports the One Book, One 
Town Program and will begin planning for this. 
 Amy has introduced a new employee self-evaluation form 
6. Facilities Update: HVAC unit wasn’t working correctly, has been fixed; snow removal has been 
very good. 
7. Technology Update: Nancy Strom is the new town IT director; Beth is the library’s technical 
support. Nancy will be working with Beth to develop a new tech support schedule for the 
library. Kindles from grant have come in. 
8. Library Programs:  
 Kate is putting together a program with Bea Adams about her WWII 
experiences; Josh Romano’s history class will be participating. 
 Swing Dance classes have been booked; Bob Cole’s Watercolor 
class rescheduled to Spring 2010; June Dettenrieder will be giving 
Fancy Fiber Necklaces classes. 
 Simon Brooks, children’s storyteller on January 16; over 45 
parents/children attended. 
 Winter vacation week programming was a success. 
3. Library as a Disaster Recovery Center: Amy attended a meeting with Scott Glenny; forms will need to be filled-out in 
order to be registered with MEMA and FEMA; LPL would be a [lace to come for citizen re -imbursement. There is not a 
grant available for a generator. 
 
4. LPL Job Descriptions: Motion made and passed to accept the revised Junior Libra ry Assistant Lunenburg Public 
Library Job Description. 
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              Motion made and passed to accept the revised Senior Library Assistant Lunenburg Public Library 
Job Description. 
5. Friend’s Wish List Update:  
 Monies had been approved for the replacement garden and new fencing at the Friend’s 2009 Annual 
Meeting, this will not happen. (However Amy will call the Turkey Hill Gardeners for garden advice.) this frees 
up $5300.00 New phone system came –in under budget, saved $600; sinks came in at $750; window-
washing done for less than budgeted.  
 With the monies saved above Amy would like to purchase a Technology Cart: refurbished Dell laptop’s,  3 -
year warranty, 3 MS Office 2007 licenses (Home & Student); price will be approximately $6,000 with $1 -
1,500 per year maintenance. She will bring this to the Friends. 
6. Town Meeting: Motion made and passed that LPL will close for the May 1, 2010 town meeting. Votes:  
 1 abstention; 1 no; 4 yes 
7. Planning for Budget FY 2011: Amy and John invited to speak to Selectmen at next board meeting about the MBLC 
waiver. 
8. Other: 
 John sent letter to Selectman about Mike’s resignation and Trustee vacancy.  
 John’s and Deb’s terms will be up in June. 
9. Amy’s evaluation: Trustees will use same form; Personnel Sub-committee will send out to Trustees in March and 
then compile. 
10. Since the February Trustee meeting is the week of school vacation, the meeting is rescheduled to February 
25 at 6:30 pm. 
 
Meeting adjourned at 8 pm. 
 
Next meeting: February 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary, Lunenburg Public Library Board of Trustees

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Trustees of the Lunenburg Public Library 
February 25, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:37 p.m. 
 
Attending: Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana, Noelle Bodkin, John Mara, Deb Chapdelaine, Lisa Krowitz, Jeanne Raboin 
 
Guests: Jennifer Mason, LPL Librarian 
             Alex Bogdan, Junior, Lunenburg High School 
 
1. Public Comment: Welcome to Jennifer (Jen) Mason, LPL’s new librarian. 
2. New Business: 
 Minutes from January 2010 meeting approved as amended. 
 Alex Bogdan – World Hunger Task Force 
o Would like to hold a video game tournament at the library 
o This is a public event and various high schools will attend 
o He has a team of volunteers to help him with the tournament, along with teacher supervisors and sponsors 
o The team will supply all equipment, refreshments, clean-up and chaperones. 
o Board gives permission to hold this event during hours that the library is opened; dates will be April 17 and 19 
 FY 11 Budget (see handout for more detail) 
o Director’s salary will increase by 5% 
o Departmental Meeting was held on February 22; Kerry will be level funding all Town departments, except 
School Department which will decrease 1%.  This will assure the library meeting State Aid requirements and 
we won’t need a waiver 
o $329, 791 is the minimum needed for State Aid; Kerry factored in a 5% decrease in State Aid 
o Kerry also spoke about retirement options for town employees; LPL has two staff at 5% longevity, 1 at 3.5% 
o Board discussed the FY 2011 Budgets at Level Service Request ($335,791), Minimum State Aid Request 
($329, 791) and 5% Less than State Aid Requirements ($313,303) 
o Motion made and passed to accept and submit the FY 2011 Minimum Sate Aid Request Budget ($329,791). 
 Director’s Report (see handout for details) 
o LPL survey: 97 responses; average age was 40-59 yrs. Amy will review with staff and then report findings and 
make recommendations to Board at a later date. 
o FY 10 Budget: Continuing to spend monies from Revolving Fund, All-Purpose Trust Funds and miscellaneous 
funds (LSTA grant) on library materials; should be closed by April. 
o Circulation rates continue to increase; study rooms decreased; People counter recorded 300 patrons on one 
Saturday. 
o Staff: New librarian Jen Mason has started; Robert Rand from Town Personnel Committee is 
reviewing/updating the Salary Admin Plan; LPL has 5 employees under this plan; titles will be changed to Sr. 
and Jr. Library Assistants; please see handout for recommended grade/step/salary changes. 
o Amy attended a CPR/First Aid course; when town offers again she will ask other staff to attend. 
o Community Service Club Volunteers have been shelving, inputting data and checking-in items; Sandy 
Mailloux has also been coming in to shelf read. 
o Facilities: Floors have been cleaned & waxed; Clean Carpets Inc., gave a free sport-cleaning to the rug in 
front of the circulation desk; LPL sign blew-off, Jim B. will be following up with Wass-Arthur about designing a 
more sturdy sign; Amy is waiting for information about the wrought-iron fence replacement. 
o Programming: There has been an increase in attendance; Amy would like to organize a fundraiser for next fall, 
looking for ideas, Jeanne will bring to the next Friends meeting. 
 Vita Waller Gift: Former Lunenburg resident left $5,000 to LPL. Motion made and passed to thankfully accept bequest 
and send letter to the estate’s lawyer informing the estate that the gift will be placed in the permanent endowment and to 
make the check to the Friends of Lunenburg Public Library. 
 Town Caucus: Monday, March 15 at 8 pm; there will be 3 open Trustee positions – Deb will be “retiring”, John will run 
again, and Mike Kelly’s position is yet to be filled.  
 Director’s Evaluation: No changes were made to the evaluation form; form due back by or on March 18, 2010 meeting; 
Len and Jeanne will compile and have the evaluation ready for the April meeting; Amy’s evaluation will be in May 2010. 
Amy will send job description to Trustees. 
 Annual Trustee’s Symposium is April 10, 2010 at the Fiske Public Library, Wrentham, MA. 
 
 
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. 
Next meeting March 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary, Trustees of the Lunenburg Public Library 
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Trustees of the Lunenburg Public Library  
March 18, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:34 p.m. 
Attending: Deb Chapdelaine, John Mara, Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana, Noelle Bodkin, Lisa Krowitz, Jeanne Raboin 
 
 
1. Public Comment: No public comment 
2. Minutes:  Ammend minutes to read: “Librarian director’s budget line reflects a 5% increase. Motion made and passed 
to accept minutes as amended. 
3. Staff Furloughs/Kerry/FY 10 Budget Reductions 
 Budget cut at special town meeting; Sandy’s retirement/sick leave buyout is applied to our budget and will go 
over budget at the end of the FY 10 year. 
 Library is now part of town furloughs (just clerical union; DPW and one person at police; Eagle House, Town 
Hall, Ritter Blding. voluntarily); staff would like to spread out over two weeks; two people out  school vacation 
week and two the following week; starting first week of April will be short one person every week (one person 
may be applying for unemployment due to the furlough); four (5) furlough days; union contract ratified by 
Kerry (will get 3 additional personal days next year, plus a floating holiday this year). 
 Early retirement: 2 staff NO; 1 NOT SURE; we may need to put a retirement line in our budget. Board will be 
sending a letter of discontent over the additional cuts to the budget to Kerry and Selectmen. $25-30,000 for 
each staff person will be tacked onto our budget when staff retires. 
 
4. Finance committee will be hearing LPL budget presentation April 1. 
5. FY10 budget: Includes $8,399 for furloughs; $2,424 for buyouts.(This needs to be checked.) 
6. Director’s Report (Please see handout for details) 
 Circulation – down for the first time, probably due to reduced hours; meeting room use dropped significantly 
as well, especially school groups; Saturdays still at 300, continues to increase; people counter numbers 
down. Five (5) staff are now working Saturdays. 
 Staff Update: Amy met with Joanne McQuaid/Green Committee about the 6 donated meters. Amy 
participated in the Community Reading Day at TC Passios; Career Day at LHS.  
 Facilities: Lunenburg Facilities began interviewing cleaning companies for next year; two days for each 
department, 2x/week; a boy scout has been here cleaning table/chairs, etc. for merit badge; emergency door 
leak during storm, Jim B. will take care of the threshold problem. Front doors are not working correctly, Jim 
B. is working to keep the doors operational. 
 Programs: Kate/Bea Adams, “Living in Hitler’s Backyard” Karen/Buggy Tic Tac Toe; Carol Shiel donated $50 
to the Friends from her sales. 
 Other: The six (6) regional library systems will merge into one on July 1, 2010. LPL will become a member of 
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) rather than CMRLS. CWMARS will not change. ILL will remain the 
same for the next year; databases will be statewide rather than regional; continuing ed classes will be less 
frequent. Summer reading will be part of the national summer reading program rather than statewide.  
7. Library Security and Visitors: 
 Two Shirley residents are on a no-trespassing order for LPL and other areas in town; Jeanne Proctor has 
been working on the water fountain again, still getting vandalized; Amy suggesting security cameras; would 
cost $6-7,000 for 8 cameras that go to a DVR, closed loop video system; possible areas for cameras would 
be: outside bathroom, front door, front desk, community wing, children’s room, either end of grea t hall, one 
by fountain/garden and trash area. Amy will speak with library staff and then obtain quotes from a security 
company, also get information about IP cameras; she will also bring the purchase of this to the Friends.  
8. Director’s evaluation: Len and Jeanne remind Trustees to submit their evaluations as soon as possible; they will 
compile evaluations/comments and present to Trustees at the April meeting. Also to be discussed at the April meeting 
is the five-year strategic plan. 
9. Ballot for election: Dick Mailloux, John Mara, Kathy Murray (Mike’s remaining term).  Amy will ask if Kathy would like to 
finish out Mike’s term, then we need to go to Selectmen for joint meeting to approve this. 
Next meeting: Thursday, April 15 (Deb’s last meeting) at 6:30 p.m. 
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 
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Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library

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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
April 15, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. 
Attending: Noelle Bodkin, Deb Chapdelaine, Lisa Krowitz, John Mara, Kathy Murray, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana,  
 
1. There was no Public Comment. 
2. Minutes: Motion made and passed to accept March minutes as amended. 
3. Director’s Report (please see report for more details) 
 Circulation: Large increase appears to be leveling off; meeting room usage has picked up despite shortened 
hours 
 Library account balances were reviewed. 
 Municipal budget: appears over budget, in actuality will be short for payroll item 
 Utilities will be close; less than last year to date. 
 Staff update: Jen will be new CWMars rep; trying to hold staff meeting during the d ay; staff meeting 
discussed changes to ILL processing, accuracy in scanning items, procedures for circulating (the) Kindles, 
and upcoming furloughs and vacation schedules; Community Service volunteer came and did the table w 
/chairs in the Community Room and wiped down the shelves in the Teen Room; another Boy Scout volunteer 
will be coming for raking. 
 Facilities update: Amy contacted 3 security companies, waiting for quotes; gate around the swale was 
repaired on April 12; front doors still an issue, a diff. door problem – poles wouldn’t go down correctly, Jim B. 
fixed these. 
 Technology: higher speed Internet connected by C/W Mars; Jen assisted with this and also did computer 
updates and install Adobe Flash player on computers in Main Hall; Kindles are circulating. 
 Programs: Legos everywhere and the program was very successful; Kate had 7th grade students and is 
coordinating student book clubs; June’s necklace class was a success; Bob Cole for May; Tom Mulholland 
will be exhibiting work next and Doug Pulsifer will continue the Beginning Computer classes. 
 CMRLS Merger: cataloging and ILL questions will be handled at the state-level, LPL will lose net lender 
money, mini-grant money, fewer free staff development programs; LPL will be Central M Region area for the 
die-cuts; Amy will be on Executive Board for C/W Mars for 2 yr. term, Jen will continue attending the User 
Council meetings. 
 Unitil donated 6 scanners and provided kits to go out with the meters; these will circulate to the public for 1 
week with no renewals.  
 
4. Town Meeting: May 1, 2010 
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5. Strategic Plan: Motion made and passed unanimously to accept the strategic plan.  
6. Friends of LPL fundraising update:  
 The Friends are planning an endowment fundraiser for October 23, 2010. It will be an Oktoberfest 
featuring a beer and wine tasting with choices from Germany, Switzerland, etc. There will also be a 
silent auction featuring hand-painted trays by local artists paired with wine and/or beer and themed-
cookbooks. The Friends are working with Elena and Trudi’s Treats. We are also hoping to have local 
musicians.  
 Friends Book Sale is June 5, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
7. The Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library would like to thank Deb Chapdelaine for her many years of wonderful leadership, 
guidance, patience, grace, and good humor while serving as trustee. 
8. No old business. 
 
Motion made and passed to go out of monthly Trustee’s meeting. 
Motion made and passed to go back into regular meeting. 
Meeting adjourned at 8:06. 
Next meeting: May 19, 2010, 6:30 p.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
May 20, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. 
Attending: Noelle Bodkin, Lisa Krowitz, Dick Mailloux, John Mara, Kathy Murray, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len 
Smetana 
 
1. Public Comment: Kathy Herrick, Lunenburg Town Clerk swore in all of the newly elected Trustees. 
2. Minutes: Motion made and passed to accept minutes as amended. 
3. Town Meeting: this went very well and our budget was approved. 
4. Director’s Report (please see handout for details) 
 Circulation & Meeting Rooms: Circulation rates have leveled off; meeting rooms usage remains 
consistent with the policy change due to budget cuts. 
 People Counter and Computer Usage: April counts a bit low, this could be due to April 
vacation, although still higher than earlier in 2010. Computer usage remains heavy even 
with the vacation period. 
 Budget: Payroll budget may be over by $40.00, but this will be fine. Hoping for a little 
over $60,000.00 in library materials expenditure. CW Mars software expenditure for FY 
10 is $13, 561. 
 Staff Update: Discussion with Robert Rand about library staff positions; there is a 1 year 
wait until raises go through; those on salary admin will not receive a raise next year, 
AFSCME union people will receive 5%; Personnel plan will be presented May 11, 2010 for 
FY2012. 
 Amy is trying to have more staff meetings at different times; she is merging the 
reference collection into the circulating collection. The furlough weeks are over; there 
were 3 library staff on at all times during this period. 
 PC Reservation is faster but still having timing out problems and the new CMRLS delivery 
system is working well. 
 Facilities: the garden waterfall is working, many thanks to Jeanne Proctor. Friends are 
providing monies to do a weed & feed application for the library lawn. 
 Millennium Alarm Company Update: Cameras will soon be installed; library will have 
explanatory flyers available for patrons. The DVR is 500 GIG, motion detection cameras; 
1 year labor and service warranty, cameras are guaranteed longer. Friends gave $8,500 
for this project; the bid came in at $5,800. 
 Service contract: SJ Services out of Danvers were awarded the new maintenance 
contract; 2hrs., 2x/week, may be able to negotiate for 3x/week. This company will s tart 
July 1, 2010.  
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 Technology: Staff has new pc’s; older pc’s went to public area; PC's will be replaced after 
July 1 - they're funded from capital planning money for FY11. Jenn will coordinate with schools 
to add appropriate educational links to the public area desktops.  
 Programming: Tom Mulholland exhibit is currently on display; Eagle photos will be next; 
other programs children’s basic programming; Doug Pulsifer will not be doing summer 
classes; Cole will have class in June and then break for summer; Lindsay Savageau from 
Lunenburg Ledger will be providing a creative writing class. 
 Friends Book & Bake Sale is June 5, 10-2. Set-up for books in Wednesday & Thursday of 
this week; please come and help if available. 
 Library Sign: Amy will ask Kerry for Building Maintenance to take care of fixing the sign. 
 
5. LPL Main Hall Technology: Amy was able to obtain an all-in-one computer that can be used for 
library and town announcements such as meetings, programs, etc. It will be located next to the 
circulation desk; a shelf and outlet cover will be built for this. 
6. Bea Adams: The Friends of Forbush Library sent a letter and monetary donation thanking Bea for 
her program; Bea gave the donation to LPL. 
7. LPL Trustess Board Re-organization: John Mara and Jeanne Raboin were re-elected by unanimous 
declaration as chair and secretary respectively. 
 Committees –  Budget: Kathy, John and Amy 
          Personnel: Dick, Len and Jeanne 
 Policy: Noelle, Lisa and Amy 
 Endowment: Lisa, Len and Amy 
 
8. Open Meeting Law: Changes as of July 1, 2010 – subcommittee meetings must be posted 24 
hours in advance of the meeting; must also provide report minutes and send to Town Hall. 
9. Amy Sadkin, LPL Director’s Performance Review and Evaluation: Motion made and passed 
unanimously to accept evaluation as discussed and to be presented to her by chair and one (1) 
additional Trustee. 
10. LPL Director’s Contract: Motion made and passed unanimously to offer Amy Sadkin a 3 year 
contract with the LPL Trustees Board Chair to negotiate salary and terms.  
 
Motion made to adjourn at 8:02 pm 
Next meeting: June 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
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Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library

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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
June 17, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. 
Attending: Lisa Krowitz, John Mara, Dick Mailloux, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana, Noel Bodkin, Kate Murray 
1. Public Comment: John read a thank you note from Deb Chapdelaine. 
2. Amy presented a letter from Jennifer Mason concerning her position at the LPL. 
3. New Business 
 May 20, 2010 Minutes: Motion made and accepted to pass minutes as amended.  
 May 20, 2010 Executive Session Notes: Motion made and passed to accept. 
 Director’s Contract: Amy has accepted contract as amended. The contract will go to Lunenburg Town Hall.  
4. Director’s Report (please see Amy’s report for more detail) 
 LPL was a regional net lender in FY10, monies from region will be applied against CWMARS FY11 fees. 
 Amy reviewed the budget with the Trustees. 
 Staff: Jen attended two meetings about the current catalog and changes to interlibrary loans; she will also be 
attending NELA. Patty attended a meeting on using the new Evergreen cataloging syste m. 
 Staff met about the library opening/closing procedures, return to original schedules and policies for July 1 
and increased vigilance by staff in checking all areas before locking library for the evening. Staff also 
discussed the Endowment list and sharing of information from meetings/conferences attended. 
 New computers have arrived, but have not been installed. 
 Facilities: security cameras installed and collecting data, signs have been posted in building and garden 
area. Friend’s money set aside for carpet cleaning and upholstery, therefore not necessary to use 
Endowment funds for this project. New cleaners started, will be at library Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 
The lawn has been “fed” and Maryann Sudolnik and Bea Adams continue to maintain the flower urns by the 
main entrance. Simplex replaced and relocated a pipe from the boiler room, DPW covered the cost.  
 Technology: Computer monitor near main desk will soon be installed, just waiting on some parts; library 
looking into Comcast being run into the system. 
 Programs: please see Director’s Report for this list.  Highlights: Kate hosted a Board Games session for 7 th 
graders who didn’t attend the NYC class trip; Babysitter Connection program and Red Cross Babysitting 
course will be offered this summer; for the younger kid’s the Lean Green Clean-up Machine and the Jen 
Morris program will be happening in June. 
 Other: Patty and Amy completed moving the Main Hall collections with the help of volunteers.  
 Friends Book & Bake Sale brought in $2042. 
5. Personnel Posting for a Junior Library Assistant; there is budget for two high-school age students to go through the 
year.  
6. Calendar of Trustee Meetings for FY2011: meetings will remain at 3 rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. 
7. LPL Friends Annual Meeting: Friday, July 23, 6 0p.m. It will be a potluck, all Friends members and Trustees invited.  
8. Endowment/Friends Request List: Laptop (1): Gateway for $599, software from town for free; Lawn Weed & Feed for 
the year $1,200; Indoor Painting – Wallace Room walls & closet, entrance hall, kitchen and study rooms (chair rail & 
painting); Art Hanging System needs to be stained and installed; Chairs (2) upholstered; Portable defibrillator, perhaps 
through a grant and CPR training (free for municipal employees through the Fire Dept. ). 
9. Open Meeting Law: there will be meetings throughout the state to discuss the changes to this law.  
10. State Ethics Test: to be in compliance, Trustees are required to take online test and then send sheet to Kathy Herrick.  
11. Review of Director’s contract and evaluation procedures. 
12. Former hours to resume July 1, 2010. 
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. 
Next meeting: September 16, 2010 
Respectfully submitted, 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary, Trustees of the Lunenburg Public Library 
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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
September 16, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. 
Attending: Noelle Bodkin, Lisa Krowitz, John Mara, Kathy Murray, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana  
Absent: Dick Mailloux  
 
1. Minutes: Motion made and passed unanimously to accept minutes from June 17, 2010 as amended.  
2. Schedule of Trustees meetings for FY 2011:  
 Trustees meetings will continue to be held on the third (3 rd) Thursday of each month, at 6:30 pm, 
September-June (no meetings July and August). 
 Len Smetana will stand in as Trustee chair for the October 21, 2010 meeting. 
3. John asked that all Trustees update their contact information. 
4. Director’s Report (please see report for more detail) 
 Budget/Capital Planning: Amy reviewed the FY10 budget and also provided an overview 
of the FY11 Direct Energy invoice. Two requests were submitted to the Capital Planning 
Board: reupholstering 50% of the furniture for $12, 750 and replacing carpeting in Main 
Hall for $15,000 (please refer to 10 year capital plan); also submitted 15 desktop pc’s 
and staff color laser printer for FY12. New library cards (key tag and full size) and bar 
codes ordered. From now on patrons with over-due items will be alerted by email only. 
FY11 Estimated Cherry Sheet State Aid is $12, 138. 
 Staff Update: Amy reviewed the following at the August and September all staff 
meeting: closing procedures, circulation desk priorities, new cleaners schedule, Kindle 
checkout procedures and new titles, museum pass checkouts, programming, technology 
requests and work orders, and new computer replacement plan. Staff will also be 
trained on the new Evergreen system. 
 Facilities: HVAC air filters changed in August. Friends will pay to have two (2) study 
rooms and the Community Room to be painted; this will come out of the Endowment 
Fund. Friends will also purchase a CD spinner for the CD collection.  
 Technology: Computer by circulation desk installed, Jen will be inquiring into how to 
connect this to the local cable channel. 
 Programs: End of Summer Block Party and Radical Reptiles drew many attendees in 
August. Fall programming includes: new story hours, sewing class, beginning guitar and 
computer classes. Friends Oktoberfest, to benefit the Endowment Fund will be October 
23, 7-9 pm in the Community Wing. There will be a silent auction and beer/wine for 
tasting; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 
 Budget Data: LPL returned $4,000 in salaries to town; total library materials FY10 $62, 
459. Unpaid bill of $716.81 to Direct Energy covered by Stat Aid.  Please see Budget for 
additional information. Alex Widstrand was hired as the Junior Library Assistant; 
estimated salaries for FY11 $233, 199. 
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 Library account balances: Motion made by John Mara and seconded by Noelle Bodkin to 
transfer negative balance of the Dickinson and Taylor Book Funds to the Billings Cultural 
Trust for FY10. Passed. 
 People Counter: total visits in FY10 approximately 90, 950. 
 Other: Jeanne and Amy attended the Open Meeting Law presentation at Town Hall over 
the summer. LPL staff has been entered into the Town’s emergency phone system; the 
portable defibrillator has been purchased and mounted; price of $1,817.44 paid for by 
Friends from Endowment Fund. 
The Town purchased a public fax machine for the library. Jen might be able to rewire 
and place next to printer; Friends will buy paper and toner, Town pays phone line; cost 
would be $1/page for outgoing only with a blank header. 
4. Staffing/Reclassification: Re-class request from Jen Mason: from Step 1, Level 4 ($15.91) to Step 
1, Level 6 ($18.39). Motion made by Jeanne Raboin and seconded by Noelle Bodkin to reclassify 
Jen Mason’s position starting September 27, 2010 to Staff Librarian –Technical Services Librarian. 
Passed. Kerry Speidel will get a copy of the vote; Amy will send email to Kerry and copy Trus tees.  
Salary Admin Committee (Robert Rand): there will be no raises this year; Amy requests 
to send step increase for the 3 Senior Library Assistants, (retroactive to their anniversary 
date); this is a standard action, so Trustee vote not required.  
Second Junior Library Assistant position will soon be posted. 
5. LPL 5-year Anniversary is on December 6, 2010; will celebrate with an Amnesty Day (fine-free), 
birthday cake and cider. 
6. LPL Calendar: Discussion about the days LPL will be closed for December 2010 and  May 2011; 
Motion made by Kathy Murray and seconded by Lisa Krowitz to close on May 7, 2011 for Town 
Meeting and close December 23, 2010 if Town Hall decides to close. Passed.  
7. LPL Endowment Fund: Friends request that Trustees review and send suggested chan ges to Amy. 
8. Director’s Personal Goal: Learn more about researching, writing and applying for grants; signed 
up for a 3-day Leominster Library Grant Workshop on September 22, October 6 and 20, 2010.  
 
Motion made by John Mara and seconded by Len Smetana to a djourn meeting at 8:30 pm. Passed. 
Next meeting: October 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
Trustees, Lunenburg Public Library 
 
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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
October 21, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. 
Attending: Noelle Bodkin, Lisa Krowitz, Dick Mailloux, Kathy Murray, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len Smetana 
(Acting Chair) 
Absent: John Mara 
 
There was no public comment. 
1. Review of September 16, 2010 minutes tabled until October 21, 2010 meeting. 
2. Director’s Report (please see report for details): 
 Circulation: Circulation continues to increase; first three (3) months of 2010 saw a 3% increase over last 
year, an 8% increase over 2 years ago and a 14% increase in 3 years. 
 Budget (please see FY11 Library Expense Analysis for details): Rollstone Bank completed 5-year 
pledge; a donation of $100 was received from Mrs. Norman Cross in memory of Mary Emily Smith -
Peterson. 
Library expenditures from Revolving Fund to date: $1,680.47. 
 Staff Update: C/W Mar’s rates for next year are expected to be 6.5% less than this year due to the 
switchover to Evergreen; the new formula will be based on circulation and holdings rather than port f ees; net 
lender credit has been eliminated. 
Jen attended the NELA conference; Kate and Karen attended a state-wide Summer Reading program up-
date; MA will be the 49th state to offer this summer reading program. 
Kerry Speidel, Lunenburg Town Manager, notified Amy that the budget adopted at the Annual Town Meeting 
in May 2010 included a wage freeze for all non-union employees; therefore, the request to provide SalAdmin 
staff a yearly increase will not go through. 
 Facilities: Parking lot lights are being replaced; Lakeview aerated and reseeded the front lawn (paid for by 
the Friends); Community Room will be painted October 25-26, Study Rooms 28-29 by Peg Paints; library 
front doors continue to be an issue, Jim from facilities has called in a lock smith to dril l a deeper hole for the 
deadbolt – the problem seems to have been eliminated. 
Friends will pay for the service agreement for the new phone system. 
 Technology: Jen and David Lapointe installed the public fax, service started the first week in October.  
Installation of new server continues, with most of the work being done Friday’s; town has hired Jen and Lars 
to work with town technology on this installation. 
New staff pc’s installed; some of the old pc’s are being taken by the Town, LPL keeping others for ba ckups.  
 Programs: Halloween Costume Swap was very successful; Spooky Science and Book Times for Babies have 
high signups; Kate’s YA Book Clubs are progressing nicely, as are the sewing programs; she will also be 
hosting a New Moon movie and party for Halloween. 
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Louis Arnold’s Beginning Guitar Classes, Doug Pulsifer’s Computer Classes and the Knitting Group have 
been successful. 
 Other: CD spinner arrived and staff will be moving the CD collection to this and using the vacated space for 
DVD expansion; video collection was also weeded and the “classic” videos moved to the end of the unit, the 
free space will be used for the updated Scifi collection. 
 
3. Friend’s Update: Book and Bake Sale attendance and revenue were down; however, the bake sale brought 
in the most money!  
Oktoberfest: This Saturday, October 23, 2010, 7-9 pm in the Community wing (see September’s minutes for 
more information).  
4. Approval of Use of Building after Hours: Discussion of policy about use of building after hours.  
Motion made by Lisa Krowitz and seconded by Noelle Bodkin to approve use of the library for a Friends of 
Lunenburg Public Library “mini-golf” fundraiser. Passed, with one abstention.  
5. Calendar Dates: November 4, 7:30 at Town Hall – 5-year Financial Forecast 
              November 6 MAFTL Meeting: Lisa Krowitz and Beverly Guerin (president of Friends) will 
attend. 
              November 30, 7 pm, Special Town Meeting 
 
Motion made by Len Smetana and seconded by Dick Mailloux to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm. Passed.  
 
Next meeting: November 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library 
November 18, 2010 
Meeting called to order at 6:39 p.m. 
Attending: Noelle Bodkin, Lisa Krowitz, Dick Mailloux, John Mara, Kathy Murray, Jeanne Raboin, Amy Sadkin, Len 
Smetana 
Guest: Steven Flaherty, Lunenburg High School Student Council 
Public Comment: Steven Flaherty proposed a school social meeting sponsored by the LHS Student Council to be held 
at Lunenburg Public Library either the 1st or 2nd week in December. Social would be chaperoned by student council 
advisers. Board agrees to this proposal and Steven will work with Kate McCaron to organize the event.  
 
1. Minutes: Motioned made and passed unanimously to accept September 16, 2010 minutes.  
                               Motioned made and passed, with one abstention, to accept October 21, 2010 minutes as amended. 
2. Director’s Report (please see report for more detail) 
 Circulation is slightly lower for October 2010 at 9,833 (FY11 Oct) 
 Jillian Fleet, a student from Lunenburg High School, hired as new Junior Library Assistant.  
 Budget: Salaries are on target; utilities a little over (probably due to parking lights and air conditioning); 
the library’s municipal rate will increase due to the new sewage rates; North Middlesex completed final 
pledge to the Friends of LPL of $3,333.33 and the State Aid installment of $6, 068.79 will arrive soon. 
 Staff: The LPL staff have been attending Evergreen training; staff meeting November 16, shared 
conference and workshop information and also reviewed the Appropriate Behavior Policy, new museum  
pass information and computer Q&Q. 
 Facilities: Peg Paints repainted community room, community kitchen and hallway and 2 study rooms – 
she did an excellent job! This was funded through the Endowment Fund. IKON copiers - Friends of LPL 
agreed to pay for a 1-year maintenance agreement to cover copier repairs. 
 Technology: New computers – Jen has been working long hours to install and troubleshoot; CW Mars 
set-up PC Reservation. Video screen will go up soon. 
 Programs: LHS is now giving class credit for attending Kate’s TAG (Teen Advisory Group) book club! 
Due to it’s overwhelming size, Book Time for Babies has been divided into 2 groups. Buzz Lightyear 
program was a success. 
 Other: Friends Oktoberfest netted a little over $800 for the Endowment; the Library Mini golf Event has 
been moved to Spring 2012. 
 Amy distributed the FY2012 MBLC Legislative Agenda 
3. Policy Sub-Committee Recommendations: Discussion about the new Lunenburg Public Library Meeting 
Rooms Policy; motion made and passed unanimously to accept new poli cy. 
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4. Town Manager’s 5-year Plan and Preliminary FY 2012 Budget  
 Presented a level-service budget 
 Tax rate state average is 9% decrease. 
 Amy recommends library pay CW Mars membership out of operating budget and restore cuts to 
operating hours made in FY10. 
 Amy would welcome budget options/recommendations if level funding isn’t realized.  
 Level Service would be: 
i. CW Mars  
ii. Additional paraprofessional staff person; 19 hours at $13/hour, no benefits.  
iii. Add Friday hours: 4 hours, 10 am-2 pm. Cost - $100/hr: $80 for staff, $20 for utilities. 
iv. New copier 
v. New front doors 
vi. Increase staffing hours 
 Budget request due December 22, 2010. Will create a draft, pass on to Kerry with note saying still needs 
approval by Trustees. There will be a budget subcommittee meeting before nex t Trustees meeting. 
 
Motion made and passed unanimously to adjourn at 7:46 pm. 
        Next meeting: December 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin, Secretary 
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Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library  
December 16, 2010  
 
Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm 
In attendance: John Mara, Amy Sadkin, Lisa Krowitz, Dick Mailloux, Len Smetana and Noelle Bodkin. 
Absent: Kathy Murray and Jeanne Raboin 
 
1. Public Comment: No Public comment 
2. New Business: November 16, 2010 minutes approved as amended 
3. Director’s Report:  
 Circulation is up again (10,256). Meeting room usage is down slightly. People counter recorded 
more than 8000 people/month. Computer usage is estimated at 650 logins/month (PC Reserve 
was down for some time; hence the estimated figure). 
 Salary expenses for Nov. are under budget due to Bonnie’s absence with a broken arm and Jillian 
Fluet joined one month later than planned. Amy expressed concern about staffing levels during 
periods when staff are absent due to illnesses. A minimum of two staff members on site at all times 
has been maintained but during high traffic times this is sub-optimal. The option of soliciting trained 
library staff from other libraries to fill in on a per diem basis ($11-12/per hour) was discussed. Amy 
will look into this. 
 Utility expense is under budget. Book leasing expense looks over budget but is a once a year 
payment and will pan out by the end of the fiscal year. 
 A Dept. Head meeting was held at LPL on 11/22/2010. Town Manager encouraged submission of 
budgets that represent how the department can best serve the needs of the community. 
 Amy met with the Capital Planning Committee on 12/2/2010 to discuss FY2012 requests. She was 
encouraged with regards to her greatest priority, technology updates, but not so reg arding furniture 
reupholstering and carpet replacement. They suggested that she consider repainting one side of 
the building/year. 
 Mass. Library System’s change to an autosort system on 7/1/2011 requires barcode placement on 
the right front cover of all ILL materials. Libraries that do not comply will be charged $0.04/item and 
the items may not be processed as quickly. A barcode duplicator can be purchased for $600 -700 
that will bring our previously barcoded items into compliance. This was deemed a worthwhile 
expense. 
 Evergreen update: With the switchover to this software in the fall every patron’s fine history will be 
deleted. A printout of patrons who owe over a given amount can be requested prior to the 
switchover.  
 Staff update: On 12/14/2010 Karen Weller instructed the staff on the use of the new AED . 
 Programs: The 5 Year Anniversary party/Fine Free Day was a success and netted many ove rdue 
items. $154.10 in fines was waived. Kate’s Make Your Own Holiday Ornament program held at and 
co-sponsored by LHS had 19+ attendees. Gingerbread House Decorating was a hit with the 
children. Regular book/Lego clubs and computer classes are all well attended and will continue into 
2011. 
 Amy sent a letter of intent to MBLC for a $7500 “On the Same Page” LSTA grant for FY12 to fund 
the One Book One Town Reads program. 
 A donation of $881.95 was received and deposited into the Endowment account by the Friends of 
LPL in memory of Margaret Trocano. 
 Due to the closure of all town offices on 12/23/10 LPL will be closed on that day and Union 
employees will be paid. Patty and Jen normally work on alternating Saturdays and so will be paid 
for 12/25 and 1/1 accordingly. 
 The local cable TV channel offered to provide 1 hour/month of library related coverage. 
Suggestions included a tour of the library, recording of library programming and tutorials on the use 
of library resource reservations. 
 Given the forecast of snow Amy asked for direction regarding possible closure o f the LPL next 
week. It was determined that closure or delayed opening of the library will be at the Director’s 
discretion. The public will be notified by an update on the website, local radio and , when possible, a 
notice on the front door. 
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4. Budget Subcommittee met and reviewed three budget proposals prepared by Amy: FY12 LPL Trustee 
Request, FY12 Level Funded and FY 12 Minimum state Aid (See handout for details). The FY12 LPL 
Trustee Request ($391,550) reflects an increase in payroll and utility expenses due to proposed increased 
staffing levels and opening hours (4 additional) in response to patrons’ requests to open the library on 
Fridays. The FY12 Level Funded (329,791) would require a waiver to maintain accreditation, reduction of 1 
staff member and CWMRS would need to be funded from State Aid. FY12 Minimum State Aid ($346,594 ) 
would involve no change in staffing levels and opening hours; accreditation would be maintained.  The Town 
Manager had suggested at the Dept. heads meeting a possible budget cap of  $369,098 for the LPL which 
would cover the increased staffing levels but not increased opening hours. Sal. Admin. plans and union 
contracts are variables that could alter any of the above budgets. Dick proposed a motion to approve the 
operating budget for LPL FY12 as presented by the Director for a total of $391,550 with the understanding 
that she may make necessary adjustments to accommodate utility and salary variables but the final budget 
should not exceed $391,550. Len seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. 
5. Other business: An inquiry was made regarding the progress of the installation of a TV at the circulation 
desk. Amy reports that Jen has had some difficulty with this but is still working on it.  
 
 
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. 
 
Next meeting: January 20th at 6:30pm 
 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Jeanne Raboin 
Secretary 
Trustees of Lunenburg Public Library