Thursday, February 23, 2012

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Special Meeting of the Trustees of the Chazy Library

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 p.m.

Chazy Public Library



Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Emily Castine. Present were Trustees Brendler, Powers, Trombly and Swan. Also present was library director Francie Fairchild. The purpose of the meeting was threefold: To accept an offer for purchase of the Hubbell Building, to accept a bid from a cleaning contractor and to consider a ceiling tile bid for the lower level board room.

First item of business

Trustee Swan moved to accept a written offer for purchase of the Hubbell Building, contingent upon building inspection and due diligence. Anticipated closing date: on or before April 15, 2012. All items of the proposal were presented and reviewed. Trustee Trombly seconded the motion and it passed. President Castine signed the contract on behalf of the Trustees.

Second item of business

Trustee Powers moved that we accept a bid by Sonya Clarke to do weekly cleaning at the new library at a rate of $9 per hour for 1 ½ to 2 hours per week. The motion was seconded by Trustee Brendler. Motion passed. Trustee Swan will follow up on the matter.

Third item of business

Trustee Brendler moved to proceed with installation of new ceiling tiles in the storage and board rooms on the lower level. After a brief tour of the lower level and an explanation of the project, the motion was seconded by Trustee Powers and the motion passed. Cost: $2312.00

Trustee Swan made a motion to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,



Angela Swan

Secretary