Board of Library Trustees Meeting, 6 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Library Meeting Room, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

Mail, Other Communications, and Requests to Use Library Facilities

       Executive Session

  1. Consider a motion to enter into executive session as per MGL c 30A s 21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.  (Requires a rollcall vote.)
    1. Consider a motion to return to open session.  (Requires a rollcall vote)

Monthly Liaison & Committee Reports

Building Project Steering Committee

Seekonk Library Trust

Friends of the Seekonk Library

Seekonk Meadows Advisory Sub-committee

Old Business 

Library Trustees Award – Senior Class Night, May 31, 2023

Discussion of 2023 Sharon St. Hilaire Award

New Business  [An asterisk indicates that the item may require a vote of the Board ]*

Reorganization of the Board *

Discussion of Town Meeting Warrant Article

FY24 Funding Request to the Friends of the Library*

Policy Reviews  

#120 Policy on Accepting Gifts*

#320 Display Space & Sign Policy* 

#330 Meeting Room Use Policy*

#340 Policy on Naming & Recognition*

Other Business Public Comments & Questions

Library Director’s Report

Trustee’s Comments, Concerns & Suggestions   

Set Next Meeting Date & Vote to Adjourn