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Advisory board votes to recommend dissolution and ask council for final decision
Summary
At its meeting, the library advisory board voted to recommend dissolving itself and suggested that interested members join the Friends group; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote and will forward the decision to council for final approval.
The library advisory board voted to recommend dissolving the advisory board and encouraged interested volunteers to join the Friends group, but the final decision will rest with the town council.
Board members reopened a discussion held at a previous meeting about whether the advisory board remains necessary. Several members said the Friends group already handles fundraising and pre-meeting review of library matters, and that continuing two bodies can duplicate work. The board discussed whether to dissolve entirely or restructure; members noted that anyone still interested could join the Friends.
A board member moved that the advisory board recommend dissolution; another member seconded the motion. The board voted in favor with no recorded opposition and the motion passed. The staff liaison clarified that the advisory board’s recommendation would be sent to council, which would make the final decision.
Separately, the board approved the January meeting minutes by voice vote. With no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
