MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)
June 24, 2015
Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library
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Roll Call and
Introductions: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,
Jill Beeman, and Kristen McAuliffe . Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director), Rae McAuliffe (FOL) and
guest Terry Tregan.
Public Forum
Friends of the
Library report: Rae presented Debby with
a check for $1500 to go
towards the computers
that were purchased. The Friends will be presenting a $500
scholarship to Paige
Barcomb at graduation June 26. Work on the town wide yard sale
scheduled for July 25
is ongoing. The friends were asked if they would like to help with
the purchase of a new
dorm size refrigerator for upstairs in the library. Rae said they would be
happy to help with the purchase, if a used one cannot be found to be donated.
Review of minutes for
May 20, 2015:
Motion made by Debby to accept the minutes with additions discussed,
seconded by George,
motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Checking acct balance as of May 31, 2015 is $67769.20
Motion made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by George, motion passed.
$300 of audio books were ordered using the Kern’s donation.
Debby has completed the Tax Cap report online that is due in
July.
Research is being done on the Government Efficiency Plan
that may need to be filed
next year.
Director' Report:
Activities ongoing. New to the schedule, Summer Reading Camp
July14-16.
Small (dorm size) refrigerator used upstairs is not working,
looking for a donation
or help from the FOL to purchase new one.
Correspondence:
George has signed annual automation contract with CEFLS.
There was a request for Community Service from the Probation
Dept
But the individual
has not contacted the library yet.
Committee Reports
Collections - Ongoing.
Policies - George will be updating Disaster Plan
contact list.
We will review policy for Community Service and add a
paragraph for
school mandated tutoring that is done on library property.
Public Relations/Programs -
Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6 pm. (12 attendees)
Stan Ransom, Saturday, June 13- (4 attendees)
Speedy Arnold, June 29 , 6:30. ($125)
Nan Hoffman, July 15,
6:30. ($250 from Stewart's grant)
Larry Ebere, July 23, 6:30. Weather permitting. Free
Town wide garage sale, July 25.
Bob Clark, book signing. Aug 1.
Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7. ($200)
Property Maintenance –
Shrubs and trees are doing well between retaining rocks.
Water pressure valve cleaned by Rene’s Repair at a cost of
$75. It is thought the
cleaning of the hydrants caused the issue. The Town
Supervisor said if it happens
next year the Town will take care of it. Mulch has been
spread, we are waiting for
Girl Scouts to plant flowers.
Old Business:
We have a possible candidate for filling Tammy Braun’s
position on the board.
Oath of office form and meeting dates were updated in
Trustee’s handbooks.
New Business:
Trustees will organize the annual book sale and hold it on
July 25 in conjunction
with the town wide garage sale.
The Long range plan and year at a glance have been updated.
Kristen brought up an idea to have a “Blind date with a
book” activity. She will do
more research on this.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.
Next meeting,July 22 at
5:30 .
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Beeman
Secretary
