Library Commission (Oct 20, 2025): hiring procedure set; usage and youth programs up; investment manager change approved
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At the October 20, 2025 meeting at Bill Library the Commission designated Wendy Hellekson as its representative to the town hiring committee and formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee (Wright, Hellekson, Racich) to review Library Director applicants. Assistant Librarian Stacey Burt presented FY25 statistics showing overall circulation and youth program attendance increases, with decreased PC and Wi‑Fi use. The Commission noted the need to fill three staff positions (Library Director, Library Assistant, Library Associate). The Commission approved moving management of the William Holton Memorial Fund 2 to the Putnam US Large Cap Value manager, approved minutes and schedule items, discussed ADA compliance for the Gales Ferry meeting space, and reviewed a Friends of the Ledyard Library funding proposal and volunteer needs.
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- Approved motion to move management of the William Holton Memorial Fund 2 from the manager of the Cambiar Large Cap fund to the manager of the Putnam US Large Cap Value fund (mover: Ralph Hightower; seconder: Rolf Racich).
- Approved Library Commission Regular Meeting minutes (September 15, 2025) and Special Meeting minutes (September 22, 2025).
- Approved the Library Commission meeting schedule (dates listed as 1/26 - 1/27).
- Approved the Holiday Closing Schedule (July 25 - July 26).
- Recorded reappointments of Commission members Grenger, Wright, Rumery, and Bolduc; Town Council will vote on a nomination to fill the vacancy left by Ms. Candler.
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Library Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
- PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- Human Resources Update
- MEMBER COMMENTS
- REPORTS
- Treasurer’s Report
- Director’s Report
- Investment Working Group
- Friends of the Ledyard Library
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Motion to approve the Library Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 2025
- Motion to approve the Library Commission Special Meeting Minutes September 22, 2025
- OLD BUSINESS
- Any old business proper to come before the Commission.
- NEW BUSINESS
- Motion to approve the Library Commission meeting schedule, 1/26 - 1/27
- Motion to approve the Holiday Closing Schedule July 25 - July 26
- Reappointments of members
- Any new business proper to come before the Commission.
- NEXT MEETING
- Next Meeting
- ADJOURNMENT
- Agenda Item
- MOTION to approve moving the management of the William Holton Memorial Fund 2 from the manager of the Cambiar Large Cap fund to the manager of the Putnam US Large Cap Value fund Concentrated as suggested by the financial planner based on review of returns.
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