MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)
April 27, 2016
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 Terry Tregan. Kristin McAuliffe was absent. Also attending
were Frances Fairchild (Director), Rae McAuliffe (FOL) and guest Gloria Ladue.
Public Forum
Friends of the Library. Annual meeting and membership drive
is scheduled for May 5 at Amazing Grace Vineyards.
Review of minutes for
March 30, 2016:
Motion made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by Terry, motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Checking acct balance as of March 31, 2016 is $87,896.31.
Motion made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.
Director' Report:
Activities ongoing.
Annual report was submitted April 18, 2016.
Trustees were given a copy of the Annual report to review
and will vote for acceptance
At May meeting.
Summer reading program scheduled for July 26-28, 2016.
Director recommended to the trustees several workshops that
are being presented in May.
Day of Caring: Group of Beekmantown students washed windows,
raked the yard and shelved books.
Correspondence:
Debby and Jill will
be attending the LTA meeting in Plattsburgh, May 6 and 7.
Committee Reports:
Collections – Ongoing.
Policies – Volunteer
policy was reviewed. Computer and internet policy needs revising
to comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act if we
participate in the e-rate grant.
Public Relations/Programs -
Working on scheduling summer programs.
A summer program calendar will be sent home with school
children once schedule is finalized.
Property Maintenance – Air conditioner and
dehumidifier will be setup.
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Old Business:
New blue library flag has been put up.
Debby is working on E-rate application with Betsy Brooks.
Gloria Ladue has turned in petition form to Chazy school
office so she is eligible to run for trustee at budget vote on May 17.
Planning document and Mission statement will be reviewed by
Debby, Jill and Terry before next meeting.
New Business:
George will prepare the Report to the Community and
distribute before budget vote.
Trustees need to do self-evaluations before next meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Next meeting, May 18,
Organization meeting at 5:30 pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Beeman
Secretary
