Larchmont Public Library

Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meeting

October 9, 2024 

The Larchmont Public Library Board of Trustees met on October 9, 2024, attended by Library Trustees Jill Brennick (JB), Galit Lopatin Bordereau (GLB), Barbara Flickinger (BF), Barbara Liptack (BL),  Celeste Sharpe (CS), and Linnet Tse (LT), Friends of Larchmont Library Director Ellie Berlin (EB),  Library Director Laura Eckley (LE), Interim Library Director Liam Hegarty (LH), Head of Reference  Paul Doherty (PD), and Library Staff Assistant Janet Regan (JR). Library Board Chair Lauren Gottfried  (LG), Town of Mamaroneck Liaison Sabrina Fiddelman, and Village of Larchmont Liaison Dana Post  (DP) were absent. 

LT called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 

Minutes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes for the 9/11/24 Library Board Meeting. 

Friends

EB reported on the success of the FOL’s fall programming schedule and upcoming programs  through the end of the year.  

Committee Reports

Finance

Schedule of Bills and Performance Report: The Board unanimously approved the schedule of  bills and the additional list of bills dated 9/11/24.  

Facilities

LE provided an overview of the building survey provided by LAN and the water report provided  by Catizone. LE further reported that all HVAC work approved by the Board at the September  meeting has been completed. LE reported that repairs to the ceiling approved at the September  meeting has been completed. 

Following discussion the Board unanimously approved a proposal for $4,950 from LAN  Associates to conduct an infrared scan of the 1995 section of the Library’s roof.  

Following discussion the Board unanimously approved exterior drain cleaning at a cost not to  exceed $3,000.  

Director’s Report

 LE reported on the success of the Library card registration event at the farmer’s market and a  recent reader’s advisory program held by Reference Librarian’s Caroline Cunningham and Alex  Neceda. LE further reported on upcoming programs including a jigsaw puzzle swap and a winter  clothing drive for the United Way. LE reported that PD had overseen the bi annual patron count  and visits to the Library continue to increase. 

Additional Items

The Board unanimously approved the 2024 list of equipment to be discarded. 

Following discussion the Board unanimously approved a filming request from LMC.  

The Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at 7:10pm.  

The Board voted unanimously to exit Executive Session at7:25pm, 

The Board voted unanimously to approve the hire of Liam Hegarty as Interim Library Director,  effective 10/14/2024, for a period not to exceed 90 days, at a rate of $500 per day.  

LT thanked LE for her 13 years of service to LPL and wished her well in her future endeavors.  Meeting adjourned at 7:27pm. The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on 11/13/24 at 6:30pm. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Liam Hegarty 

Interim Library Director