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Library director reports Main Street door opener broken; locksmith contacted

Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Director Sam Walters reported the library's Main Street door opener/closer has failed; he contacted Cooney's Locksmith in Butte to inspect and potentially replace the unit and said he would follow up.

Director Sam Walters told trustees that the library's Main Street door opener/closer has broken and that he has contacted Cooney's Locksmith in Butte, which maintained the device previously, to inspect and replace it. At the time of the meeting the locksmith had not yet visited the library and Walters said he would contact them again to arrange an inspection.

Trustees discussed general maintenance concerns tied to the age of the building, including sidewalk condition and other deferred repairs. No formal maintenance contract changes or capital funding decisions were made during the special meeting.