Otis Library Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 PM, Meeting Room, Otis Library
Members present: Sue Brofman, Stephanie Skinner, Stacey Schultze, Tom Burke, Don Chaffee, Steve Barry, Katelyn Chaffee and two community members.
Sue Brofman called the meeting to order. The group voted Sue as Chair of the committee. The group voted Katelyn as the secretary.
Sue gave a brief overview of the overall project/small population grant and how we got to where we are today.
Sue reviewed the timeline including the task of finding a Library Consultant who will need to be hired by the end of December. Sue and Stephanie are interviewing another candidate tomorrow (11/22/24) and will report back to the committee. The committee will have a chance to meet the candidate either in person or via zoom once they are selected.
Working groups were identified as follows:
• Public Input & Public Relations: Tom, Steve & Katelyn
• Construction: Don & Stephanie
• Fundraising: Stephanie & Katelyn
• Grants: Stacey, Steve and Celeste Watman (Library Trustee)
Sue will float between the working groups as needed. Working group members will look for other key community members to volunteer.
The committee had the opportunity to ask Sue and Stephanie questions about what the grant includes and other details including possible site locations.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katelyn Chaffee, Secretary
Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 4th 6pm