Ric reported on proposed changes to the Meeting Room policy that will be presented to the Metropolitan Library Commission this month. The changes involve allowing alcoholic beverages to be dispensed at events with prior approval of the Executive Director and that the space must be vacated by library closing time, unless prior approval is granted by the Executive Director. Some discussion ensued regarding the possible need to pay overtime to staff to close the building when approved meetings go past closing. Ric was requested to check with Able for legalities, which he has already been doing and also to check with each of the municipalities regarding city ordinances. Anne suggested we ask groups to buy liability insurance for themselves and if the event is ours, we are already covered by insurance. It was suggested that in the insurance policies of room users, the library be listed as an additional insured for the event.
