SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of the Meeting
February 20, 2025
4:30PM
Attendees: Kate Borduas (President), Kim Corthell, Ellen Detlefsen, Kathy Little, Judy Johnson, Susan Powell, Richard Schrader (Director, non-voting),
Absent: Peter Freilinger, Jonathon Anderson, Bryan Shumway, J. David Dittmer
The meeting was called to order at 4:36 PM by Kate Borduas
Consent Calendar: Motion to accept was made by Ellen, seconded by Susan and carried unanimously.
Library Director’s Report: Chip Schrader
Mail Issues. Approximately 85% of Town has been negatively impacted. Chip and Kate to follow up. Ellen Detlefsen to provide contact for mail building on Mussey that has been helpful in the past.
Town Councilor’s Remarks: In Jon’s absence, Kate commented that the 125TH anniversary event along with the performance of the Wentworth chorus was most enjoyable. IRS representative came into library and thanked Chip for accommodating AARP. Saving the community money by providing this service.
Building Committee Remarks:
Kate recommends that we need critical mass to keep the project going forward. Peter and Kate to follow up.
President’s Remarks: Kate Borduas
Kate is feeling better and thanks everyone for their efforts and patience.
Unfinished Business:
Read the annual appeal and monthly details of annual appeal to establish a National Standard.
Motion: Accept the Annual Appeal procedure as presented was made by Judy, seconded by Kim
and carried unanimously.
Facility Failures – Chip
Library closing early on March 22 for the Wild Robot event. Demand exceeding capacity of Meeting Room. Kate recommends trial run to ensure equipment reliability.
Generator and HVAC status – Chip
Signed contract to acquire diesel generator. HVAC installation in April.
Peter Freilinger entered meeting via zoom at 5:12 PM
New Business:
Jim Damicis meeting on February 26th at 3:00 PM. Kate to provide further details.
Meeting with Tom Hall and Norman Kildow:
Kate relayed that the town suggests strengthening our messaging and providing more “PAZAZZ”. Appreciates that we are pacing our goals and advocating for ourselves while the town pursues their goals. Chip to follow up with Town’s auditor to merge the libraries audit with the town.
Nominating Committee
Three positions to fill: David Susan and Judy. Send recommendations to Peter.
Reminder: March 19, 6:00pm: Healing Begins with Truth: Understanding Colonization, with Wabanki
REACH: www.wabanakireach.org/ACH
Strategic Plan:
Kim and Chip update action items per SPG guidance
Kim will send draft trustee action plan to implement the SPL Strategic Plan.
Items for Next Agenda:
- Solar panels and grant application
- Trustee’s strategic action Plan
- Annual Appeal (AA) fund update
- Building committee update
Adjournment:
Adjournment at 5:50PM made by Kate, seconded by Susan and carried unanimously.
Reminder: Next meeting is the third Thursday in March. March 20, 2025 at 4:30pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Little, Secretary.