The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Marjorie Clarke. Present were Director Kathy Cockcroft, Karen Berger, Kelly Conway, David Drumm (for the Friends), Nita Hansen, Carol Merritt, Patricia McGarry, Kathleen Woolam, and Carol York..

Public Forum: No one was present for the Public Forum.

Minutes: Minutes of the November 14 meeting were approved with omission of "Friday and Saturday" from the Friends report on a motion by Karen Berger and a second by Nita Hansen.

Director's Report: The Canton Education Foundation presented the $3000 Opera Grant at the performance of the CT Express production, "Antipasto, A Taste of Italian Opera." Approximately 75 people attended the performance. Story times were presented to 110 children. Heather Baker, new Children's Librarian, is making some changes in the Children's area. The area previously devoted to new books will in future hold picture books when the project is completed. Kathy reported the library's webpage now has a new server, providing more memory. Despite an error by another library of an additional 753 items added to Canton's numbers, the statistical report showed an increase over last year even after the correction was made. The Director's report was accepted on a motion by Nita Hansen and a second by Kelly Conway.

Communications: Kathy reported that Kelly Conway was "courageously eloquent" in her presentation to the Board of Selectmen regarding the need to increase salaries for the full-time personnel. Canton Parents as Teachers program is encouraging Arab families in town to participate. A copy of a letter in English from a local Arab child showed his appreciation of a tape of Arabic to English. Kathy anticipates ordering more Arab/English materials.

Financial Report: Kathy reported that the library is now integrated into the Town MUNIS system and she can now produce her own reports in house and send reports directly to Town Hall. The monthly report shows 50% of the 07-08 budget remaining. The largest unexpected increase is due to staff changes. The purchase of six new computers will be delayed until spring due to the change to VISTA software. The copier is broken and new one will arrive in January. . The financial report was accepted on a motion by Kathleen Woolam and a second by Karen Berger.

Committees-Friends: David Drumm reporting for the Friends that they will be trying a daytime meeting on Mondays at 10:30 at the request of those who do not go out at night. To date the sale of the von Schneden books has earned $520. The Library received a check for $10,500 from the Friends which included the proceeds of the memorial donations in C. C. Murphy's name.

Old Business: Marjorie handed around the report produced from the survey data already entered in the computer. Approximately 200 surveys have been received. The period for receipt of surveys will be extended for one month into January. Kathy reported that Sarah McCusker has been hired for Technical Services and Danielle Ambrose and Ann Barrett have been hired as Aides. The CIP budget has been submitted with request for new carpeting and painting, and roof replacement. Two new chairs, one of which was purchased with the June Greenbaum memorial money, have been installed in the Library. The Board reviewed the proposed 2008-09 Budget. Kathy has added a new factor in requesting money for Publications, namely, a $7.00 per capital expenditure, an approach the Board approved. The budget for 2007-08 showed an increased expenditure from $455,600 to $493,604 due to the changes in personnel. This increase for new personnel is also reflected in the request for $491,205 for 2008-09.

New Business: There was no New Business.

The meeting was adjourned at at 9:05 on a motion by Kelly and a second by Carol Merritt

Respectfully Submitted,