MINUTES OF
THE MEETING (Accepted)
Septemer 25, 2013
Trustees of the Chazy Public Library
Roll call and
Introductions:
The meeting was called to order at 5:07p.m. by President Tina
Trombly. Present were Trustees; George Brendler , Debby Powers,
Kristin
McAuliffe, Jim
Meehan Also present was Library Director Francie Fairchild. Friend’s
of the Library (FOL) members; Rae McAuliffe
and Pat McMannus, and Betsy Brooks of Clinton, Essex and Franklin
(CEF) Library System were attending
Public Forum.
As regards the Friend’s
of the Library: Rae
reviewed the FOL monthly meeting topics included the Christmas Tea,
which will be organized by Trudy Burger.
Betsy Brooks in her role
as Automation Librabian at CEF discussed how those efforts are used
and complement those of the independent communtiy libraries. She
mentioned; the CEF survey results, CEF training for librarians, CEF
public relation efforts, they recommend inventorying library assets,
and encourage the cultivation of libraries as information centers and
not only a location for physical collections, and emphasis of this to
the public. Betsy was very complimentary of the Chazy Public Library
facility
Review of minutes
of July 24 , 2013: George
Brendler moved to accept the minutes as read, second by Trustee
Powers. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Checking acct. balance June 30, 2013 was - $51,536.54; July 31, 2013
was - $48,042.62. Motion by
to accept the
treasurer’s report as presented by Jim Meehan. Second by Trustee
Kristin
McAuliffe.
Motion passed.
Director's Report
–
Director’s Monthly
Report not yet submitted. Items mentioned were; library visitors
with a connection
to items on display and the recognition of appreciation by these
visitors. Director has not yet completed the log of daily/weekly
activities which would be used in the director's
absence Action
Director will submit report (pending), log (pending).
Correspondence
None
Unfinished
business
Kristin
–efforts for childrens'
activites such Storytime are well received with individuals
volunteering to
conduct a session.
Hometown
Cable has been very good to video Library events. To recognize our
appreciation George Brendler made a motion to donate to help with
Hometown Cable expenses. Jim Meehan seconded the motion. Motion
passed. $200.00 was approved.
Inventory of
Library contents was tabled until spring 2014.
Music
program – Mr. Frank Langr
of CCRS will plan a concert for spring, Martha Gallagher is
tentatively to be scheduled for April, with our contribution of
$150.00 to the concert.
New
business
Kristin
McAuliffe
volunteered to act a liaison to CCRS for enhancing the effectiveness
of our library’s efforts to assist in providing services of value
to the CCSR students and staff, such as the summer reading list,
which was not secured this previous summer and Common CORE reading
lists.
Kristin
McAuliffe brought to the Board’s attention the possibility of
working with early child intervention programs in our area to
facilitate early screening of children prior to entering the public
school system by offering the library as a location for a preliminary
screening by organizations that provide these services. The Board was
unanimous in its agreement that this could be of value to pursue.
Garden shed
progress is significant. The concrete is in place with donations of
fees, service or supplies by: Jim West Construction, Deso Concrete,
Chazy Hardware. Work continues. A plaque recognizing the generosity
of these efforts is planned.
Brief discussion of the
need for more head phones took place no decision
made,
Committee Reports
Collection Development
–Kern collection was discussed.
Policy
– No report
Public Relations – No
report
Legal Affairs – No
report
Garden Committee –
Joann Trombly will be conducting a fall session, date to be
determined
Maintenance-
George Brendler
briefly reviewed the ongoing effort and expenses. Friends of Library
will provide funds to purchase the runner for the Public Library.
Board decided to not pursue alternatives to the current electric
utility provider.
Fund Raising –
Christmas gift request for donations will be pursued. Betsy
Brooks
stated that CEF could assist with providing labels
Review
of September minutes for motions
Next meeting October 30,
2013 New start time 05:30. Chazy Public Libary Board Room
Motion
to adjourn by George Brendler, 2nd by Jim
Meehan. Approved. Meeting
adjourned at 06:45 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jim Meehan
Secretary
