Minutes
for the 7/24/13 CPL Trustees Meeting
Present:
Tina Trombly, G. Brendler, D. Powers, F. Fairchild (Director), R. McAuliffe
(Friends’ President)
P. McMannis, E. Castine.
Excused: J. Meehan and K.
McAuliffe.
Meeting called to order by
President T. Trombly at 5:02 p.m.
Public Forum:
Rae reported that the
Friends will sell lottery tickets and hold the drawing on 9/11/13, at
their fall meeting. Town wide yard sale is set for this weekend,
7/27/13.
Emily reported that the
CEF Board will meet in our community room on 8/26/13 at 4:30. They
would like a tour of our library. Board members are encouraged to
attend. Board members will provide refreshments.
Review of Minutes:
George made the motion
to accept the minutes with spelling corrections, Debby seconded. Tina
will make the corrections and George will post on our website. All
in favor.
Treasurer’s Report:
George made the motion
to accept the report as presented. Tina seconded. Passed. Beginning
balance of $53571.71, ending as of 6/30/13 was $49250.33.
Director’s Report:
There was discussion about
displaying local artist’s works. We were all in agreement that
this should be encouraged. The artist needs to be aware of our
policies and that we are not responsible for their pieces. We will
not sell their product. Francie requested that I contact Lorna Earl
to set up another book reading/signing. I will call her. Holly
Middleton is not interested in doing a book signing. New patrons
continue to come in and ask for library cards. The Quilters group
sent us a thank you for the use of the community room. Summer Reading
program/Reading Camp/Story Crafters have been a success. Her
complete report will be attached.
Unfinished Business:
The magazine racks have
arrived and have been installed; this should help clear up the
clutter in the reading area. We may need to buy some pamphlet
holders, the ones we have are full. Carpet runners still need to be
purchased.
Gazebo
dedication is set for 8/24/13 at 6:00. It will be a small gathering.
The board will provide refreshments. We may have a musical group
play, this has not set. George mentioned that the performer at the
Story Crafters, Punk-a-Hontas, was very fun. George asked me to
contact Diane Sabourin as a contact to talk with the group. Andrew
West’s group was also interested.
Computer earphones have
been purchased.
New Business:
Kristen sent the board an
update of her progress in her recruiting of community members to help
with the children and family library activities. Her report will be
attached.
Policy changes concerning
the use of the community room; we will add that private groups are
asked to give a donation to the library for the use of the room.
Persons using the space will be aware of our policies. Debby asked
about the insurance coverage for this purpose. George will check
with our agent.
Emily Castine reported
that she keeps ordering books to enhance our collection, as money
allows. Debby stated that many of the titles are original and not in
the CEF system. Thank you Emily for your commitment to the library.
The garden workshop for
July was cancelled. Joann is planning for August, September and
October. Francie told us there will be a story hour on Saturday,
7/27/13 about worms. Rita Ward-Slatter donated a carload of
perennials and I planted them on Sunday. I will give her a thank you
card when I return her pots. George told us the Higgins will mow our
lawn and they weed the gardens. They have been a great help. I
mentioned giving them a tax form to help with gas and other expenses
they incur for the library. The girl scouts planted around the flag
pole and the front garden. They did a great job. George waters when
it is not raining.
Review of motions
Motion to adjourn at 5:55
by George. Next meeting will be 9/25/13 at 5:00.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina
Trombly
