SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2025 (Hybrid Meeting)
4:30PM
Attendees: Kate Borduas (President), Kim Corthell, Kathy Little, Judy Johnson, Susan Powell, Richard Schrader (Director, non-voting), Catherine Morrison (Assistant Director, Non-voting)
Absent: Jonathon Anderson, Ellen Detlefsen, Peter Freilinger, Bryan Shumway
The meeting was called to order at 4:38 PM by Kate Borduas
Judy Johnson will also Cycle off from the Trustees. Need 9 Trustees. Kate Borduas to discuss with Kate Kearns regarding Trustee and new liaison.
Consent Calendar: Motion to accept was made by Kim, seconded by Judy is carried unanimously.
Library Director’s Report: Chip Schrader
Marianne Walters will be replaced. CRD looking forward to working with Development Coordinator.
Town Councilor’s Remarks: Jon Anderson
Jon wanted to acknowledge Elsa for making “We Go Scarborough” as the Town’s song.
President’s Remarks: Kate Borduas
Kate will be absent for October meeting.
Unfinished Business:
Facilities Committee (formerly known as Building Committee) - Bryan Shumway
Legitimize Long-term plans and realize crisis mode. Option for container as long as not detrimental to long-term plans.
Ellen Detlefsen joined meeting at 5:10PM
Facility Failures – Chip
Close library to facilitate high demand for Peter Brown lecture. Double booking of Chamber of Commerce and 4H meetings. Full parking lot for Die Well in Education series, and donated property was refused due to lack of storage. Several Movie matinees have wait lists.
Annual Fund Update -- Chip and Kate
Have collected over $60,000 towards $100,000 goal. Discussed inserting brochure highlighting various library events.
Solar panels and grant application – Chip and Kathy
Kathy discussed three options to provide electricity for shed.
Motion: to authorize Kathy to pursue Option #2 and report at next meeting with proposed contract. Motion to accept was made by Kim and seconded by Kate is carried unanimously.
Generator and HVAC status – Chip
HVAC installation set for March 21. Generator contract signed and submitted for fall installation.
New Business:
Branding Meeting
Jim will continue to provide strategic consultation with SPG but not part of committee.
Messaging/Brainstorming
Have one brand and modify for specific targets. Schedule board workshop to review action plan and identify goals to complete the strategic plan.
Strategic Plan: Current status and next steps
Kate to select date for workshop.
Items for Next Agenda:
- Annual fund update
- Solar panels and grant application
Adjournment:
Adjournment at 5:47PM made by Kathy.
Reminder: Next meeting is the third Thursday in April. April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Little, Secretary.