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Ledyard Library Commission (Nov 17, 2025): $1,200 approved for Bill Library Association 990; evaluation form and policies approved

LedyardNov 17, 20252 min read

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The Library Commission met on November 17, 2025 at the Gales Ferry Community Center. Members welcomed Incoming Library Director Jessica Franco and new member Gillian Thorne. The Commission approved up to $1,200 to pay an accountant chosen by the Bill Library Association to prepare its Form 990; approved, in concept, the State of the Library Evaluation Form; and approved the Display and Program and Material Review and Reconsideration policies. The Commission also approved the October 20, 2025 minutes. Staff reported new youth services and library associate hires. The Friends’ Snowflake Festival is scheduled for November 22, 2025. The next meeting is set for December 15, 2025 at the Bill Library.

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Approved up to $1,200 for the Bill Library Association's choice of accountant to prepare the Form 990 (Vote: Aye 8; Excused 1).
Approved, in concept, the State of the Library Evaluation Form (Vote: Aye 8; Excused 1).
Approved the Display and Program policy and the Material Review and Reconsideration policy (Vote: Aye 8; Excused 1).
Approved the Library Commission regular meeting minutes of October 20, 2025 (Vote: Aye 6; Abstain 2; Excused 1).

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Nov 17, 2025, 12:00 AMGales Ferry Community Centerscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
MEMBER COMMENTS
REPORTS
Bill Library Association, Diane Holmberg, President
Treasurer’s Report
Director’s Report
Investment Working Group
Friends of the Ledyard Library
Library Director’s Assessment Work Group..end
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Library Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
Any Old Business proper to come before the Committee
Approval of the Display/Programs and Material Review and Reconsideration policies
NEW BUSINESS
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Jessica Franco, Incoming Library Director, and new Committee Member Gillian Thorne, were welcomed to the Commission.
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
Diane Holmberg, Bill Library Association President, made a presentation and requested that the Library Commission pay for the accountant that will prepare the 990 tax return.
Ms. Burt Library status report and indicated that new youth services assistant and a new library associate have joined the staff.
Next Meeting date: December 15, 2025 at the Bill Library at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION to approve the Display and Program policy and Material Review and Reconsideration policy.
State of the Library Evaluation Form
NEXT MEETING
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Ledyard Library Commission (Nov 17, 2025): $1,200 approved for Bill Library Association 990; evaluation form and policies approved

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