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Votes and actions: minutes, reports and operational approvals
Summary
At its Aug. 3 meeting the Harwinton Public Library board unanimously approved the minutes and treasurer's report, accepted the Director's Report, approved software, furniture and membership purchases, increased the art commission, accepted donations, and adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The Harwinton Public Library Board of Directors recorded the following formal actions at its Aug. 3, 2026 meeting:
- Approve previous meeting minutes. Mover: Everett Lyons; Second: Andrea Fitzpatrick; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Approve Treasurer's Report. Mover: Everett Lyons; Second: Andrea Fitzpatrick; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Accept Director's Report. Mover: Everett Lyons; Second: Andrea Fitzpatrick; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Approve up to $800 from the annual fund for office-suite software. Mover: Debbie Janssens; Second: Everett Lyons; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Approve purchase of coffee table for $1,205. (Recorded in Director's Report.) Outcome: approved. - Approve $175 ARSL institutional membership from annual fund. Mover: Debbie Janssens; Second: Andrea Fitzpatrick; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Increase art-sales commission from 20% to 25%. Mover: Everett Lyons; Second: Debbie Janssens; Outcome: unanimous approval. - Motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Mover: Everett Lyons; Second: Debbie Janssens; Outcome: unanimous approval.
The board noted a Beck Family donation of $3,000 designated for large-print books and Thomaston Savings Bank's contribution of $2,000 toward the same purpose. A CT DEEP/State Library laptop program was described; the board approved pursuing laptop circulation (motion made by Everett Lyons, seconded by John Duffy) and agreed to review applicant eligibility and training plans.
