TRUSTEES MEETING ROXBURY FREE LIBRARY, September 9, 2014
Present: Elizabeth Carney. Sandra Carrillo, Carl Ellis, Jane Pincus, Donald Breivogel-Williams, Ryan Zajac Community: Tawnya Kristen, GMTA, and Kim Livillera, Roxbury Planning Commission
Draft Minutes, Budget and Librarian’s Reports A motion was made by Carl Ellis to accept the following agenda items – draft minutes, treasurer’s report, and library director’s report. Vote: 4 yes, 0 abstentions, 0 no. Approved
Logo Discussion tabled
Presentation and Discussion of Possible GMTA Service: Mainly focused on whether there’s a need for public/GMTA transportation to and from Roxbury to stores, hospitals and social visits in surrounding areas.
*See discussion below.
Personnel Policy: A motion was made by Jane Pincus to accept PERS 001 as amended. Vote: 5 yes, 0 abstentions, 0 no. Approved
Description of Library Director’s Position: A motion was made by Carl Ellis to accept PERS 002 as amended. Vote: 5 yes, 0 abstentions, 0 no. Approved
Donation Policy Discussion: Postponed to gain further information re: tax-deductible issues.
Upcoming meetings: We will meet in Executive Session on October 14th, at 5 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
*GMTA Discussion: What are the needs of Roxbury citizens for public transportation? Right now, GMTA provides volunteer drivers for the elderly and disabled. Various agencies and services already provide help for peoples’ medical, social and shopping needs, but in this rural town, can more be done? Northfield now has regular bus service to Montpelier and around town. It takes a while for community members to get used to a new kind of transportation service. It might be useful to take a survey of Roxbury townspeople (perhaps at Town Meeting) to discover if added transportation would be desirable. Car pool, van pool opportunities can be developed. There’s a website called connecting commuters.org, and people can also use the Northfield Front Porch Forum to reach others.