MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)
September 25, 2014
Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library
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Roll Call and
Introductions: The meeting was
called to order at 5:35pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,
Jill Beeman and Kristen McAuliffe. Tammy Braun was excused. Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).
Public Forum
David Kimmel was supposed to do a presentation on improving
the library website. That has been postponed until the next meeting, October
30.
Friends of Library report: The Friends took in $405 at their
book sale September 20.
They are planning a family community event in November, and
their Christmas Tea in December.
Review of minutes for
July 24, 2014:
Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by Kristen
McAuliffe.
Treasurer's Report:
Checking acct balance as of August 30, 2014 is $ 52,969.81
We have plenty of money available to purchase books.
Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Jill Beeman, seconded
by Kristen McAuliffe.
Director' Report:
Time management log: Plenty of information that needs to be
reviewed. Nanette Ridgley has been
volunteering and is being very helpful.
George and Debby are planning on attending the Library
luncheon at Lake Forest
on November 7th.
Correspondence:
George sent pictures and information regarding our summer
activities to Nora of the state library.
Committee Reports
Collections - No activity to report.
Programs - Kristen
is working on the Story Time schedule. Discussion on scaling back programs next
summer, as attendance was disappointing. Lots of ideas for future events.
Policy - No activity to report.
Public Relations - We will try to do a better job
with publicity in the future. Developing a survey to see what people would like
to see at the library was discussed. Kristen will work on this. George has
looked into getting information in the next CCRS newsletter.
REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY: We will wait and get it out next
Spring before the budget vote.
Property Maintenance - Several spots that need
touching up. Furnace cleaning is scheduled.
George will be spraying the hornets nest.
Old Business:
A small radio and thermal blankets have been purchased for
the disaster kit.
Woodmen will be getting us a new flag. Plaque for the
weathervane has been ordered.
A chair truck is being ordered. We are holding off on the
berm at this time.
New Business:
New Kyocera all in one printer has been purchased and
installed by Symquest.
Discussion on Early Literacy Station ,it has been
recommended that we get 2 for the children's section, any action has been postponed till next
meeting so
trustees can learn more about it. Debby will be purchasing
mouse pads.
We have a new carousel , there was discussion as to where to
place it, no decision made.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.
Next meeting October 30, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Beeman
Secretary
