MINUTES OF
THE MEETING
June 26,
2013
Trustees of the Chazy Public Library
Roll
call and Introductions:
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 pm by President Tina Trombly.
Present were Trustees; George Brendler, Debby Powers, Kristen
McAuliffe, Jim Meehan, also present was Library Director Francie
Fairchild and Friends’ of the Library members; Rae McAuliffe and
Claire Papin.
Public
Forum.
As regards
the Friends of the Library: Rae McAuliffe stated that there would be
no
book sale
this year as a fund raiser. Lottery tickets will be sold. The
drawing will be at the Friends’ meeting on Sept. 11, 2013
The Friends
continue to foster mutually beneficial relations and supporting
events with the Chazy Public Library.
Review
of minutes of
January 23, 2013: George Brendler moved to accept the minutes as
read, second by Trustee Powers. Motion passed.
Treasurer's
Report: Motion by
to accept the treasurer’s report as presented by Kristen McAuliffe.
Second by Trustee George Brendler Motion passed. Beginning checking
act. balance was -- $58631.88. Ending checking balance was -
$53,573.71
Director's
Report –
Monthly
Report not yet submitted. Items mentioned were: Adult computer
skills class, Internet links for Trustees, Gardening classes, Story
time. Action
Director will submit report (pending).
Correspondence
Note
of appreciation was sent to Jeff and Mary Higgins.
Unfinished
business
Flag pole and
light installation completed.
Book signings
– have gone well and intentions are to continue these activities.
Gazebo light
(donated by the Higgins) was installed, landscaping will continue as
intended with landscaping of other areas of the library grounds. The
gazebo plaque was viewed by the board. Details of the dedication
will be decided at the July meeting, tentatively Aug. 24, 2013.
Library
website has been updated
New
business
Kristen –
will head an effort for children's activities such as Story Time and
offer assistance to individuals that may be interested in
participating and organizing an event to bring in the community.
Director
Fairchild was asked to obtain a CCRS summer reading list and check
for in-house titles to facilitate the CCRS students efforts to
complete these activities and demonstrate the benefit of the Chazy
Public Library. (Action
– Director)
George
referred board members to the Year at a Glance of the past year and
the Directors objectives.
The board
agreed to purchase large head phones.
After
discussion regarding a financial audit a motion was made by George
Brendler to forgo an audit. Kristen McAuliffe seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously by the board.
Committee
Reports
Collection
Development –Additions have continued to made to the book
collection (ongoing) .
Policy
Committee – No report
Public
Relations – No report
Legal
Affairs – No report
Garden
Committee – Volunteers encouraged. Reagan West will be contacted to
explore if the girls scouts would like to have this as an activity
(Action-
Deb Powers)
Fund Raising
– No report
Review
of June minutes for motions
Next meeting
July 24, 2013 Chazy Public Library Board Room. Trustee Trombly will
not be able to attend
Motion to
adjourn by George Brendler, 2nd by Jim Meehan. Approved. Meeting
adjourned at 05:52 pm.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jim Meehan
Secretary