MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)
March 25, 2015
Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library
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Roll Call and
Introductions: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,
Jill Beeman, Kristen McAuliffe,
and Tammy Braun . Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Kay Kern.
Public Forum
Friends of the
Library report: No report this month.
David Morrow of Security Concepts of Plattsburgh gave a
proposal for installing a
security system in the library. There has been some concern
for librarian safety.
Review of minutes for
February 25, 2015:
Motion made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by Tammy. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Checking acct balance as of Feb 28, 2015 is $76,240.84.
Motion made to accept
Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.
Director' Report:
Saturday Story times have been going well. Activities for
Summer Reading Program are being scheduled.
Tammy and Kristen need to meet with Francie for the Early
Literacy Survey. Annual report to the state has been turned in.
Motion to purchase Security system as proposed for $1080.10
with an additional key fob for $44.25 and annual monitoring fee of $215 was made
by Tammy. Seconded by Jill, motion passed. Debby will contact David Morrow to
schedule installation.
Correspondence:
Jill will send a Get well card to Carolyn Harding .
We will send a request to Stewarts for 2 ice cream sundae
kits for the Sweet Adelines
event on Aug 6.
Committee Reports
Collections - No activity to report.
Programs -
Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6pm.
Nan Hoffman, July 15,
time tba.
Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7.
Karen will create a summer calendar flyer to distribute.
Policies-
Motion to accept new Salary/Benefit policy revised 3/25/2015 made by
Tammy. Seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.
Public Relations -
Property Maintenance – Side door is being repaired.
Dehumidifier will be purchased for spring.
Motion made by George to purchase a backup sump pump,
seconded by Debby. Motion passed.
Old Business:
George has created a Report to the Community pamphlet. It
will be ready for distribution before budget vote.
New Business:
George will get a quote for carpet cleaning to be done this
spring.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.
Next meeting, April 29 at 5:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Beeman
Secretary
