Ossipee Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting July 27, 2020
Attendees: Library Staff: Maria Moulton, Jen Allen, Polly Sheffer, Julie Matson
Trustees: Doris Ann Allenson, Patricia Pustell, Terry Wheeler, Jane ter Kuile
Meeting was called to order at 1:20 pm by the Chairperson, Terry Wheeler
Purpose of this special meeting was to discuss and create a policy for requiring masks for staff and patrons during COVID-19.
A discussion of policy and procedures took place.
The following policy was created and voted upon.
Ossipee Public Library Mask and Occupancy Policy during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Anyone over the age of 3 must wear a mask upon entering the Ossipee Public Library. If a person doesn’t have a mask, one will be provided. No more than 8 patrons will be allowed in the building at one time.
Library trustees under RSA 202-A:6 (management of public library property) have the authority to mandate that people entering a town building or library wear a face covering. They may also set limitations on the number of patrons allowed in the building at any one time.
- The Library will continue to offer outside pick up and outside copy/fax service for individuals who cannot wear a face covering.
- If a patron refuses to wear a mask in the building, the patron will be asked to leave the building.
A motion was made to accept the Ossipee Public Library Mask and Occupancy Policy for the 2019 Covid Pandemic. Motion made by Terry Wheeler, Seconded by Patricia Pustell.
Passed unanimously.
Motion to Adjourn. Made by Patricia Pustell, Seconded by Doris Ann Allenson
Adjourned 1:48 pm