tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83220410150558960562024-02-20T19:14:03.183-05:00MINUTES AND MEETINGSThe minutes of recent meetings of the Chazy Public Library Board of Trustees. Meetings Schedule.Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-10706618728279540782016-08-02T11:32:00.000-04:002016-08-02T11:34:31.073-04:00Minutes of the July 27th, 2016 Trustees' Meeting (Unaccepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
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July 27, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 pm by Debby Powers (President). Present were
Trustees: Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristin McAuliffe and Gloria
LaDue. Terry Tregan was absent. Also
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director), and guest Andrew Castrantas of
Storedtech.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends Report- No Friends were present. Town wide yard sale
is this weekend, July 30. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Andrew Castrantas of Storedtech went over his proposal for
computer support.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
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<b>Motion</b> made by Jill
to accept the minutes, seconded by Kristin, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of June 30, 2016 is $80,271.91. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Gloria, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Attendance at July events was very disappointing. Thoughts
for next year are, schedule the events during a Saturday story hour, or sponsor
the event and have them at school during school hours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3.
Trustees will set up at 5:30 and<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scoop ice cream.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will send Harry West a thank you note for planting
flowers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Computer and internet policy needs revising to
comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act if we participate in the e-rate
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<b>Old Business: </b> <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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2<sup>nd</sup> phone line for fax machine has been approved
through erate program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Second phase of application for equipment has been complete
and waiting for approval.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby has been in contact with Civil Service department and
working on paperwork for that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Discussion on recognizing Helen Sweet for her service to the
library with a photo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will contact a family member to get one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Discussion on whether we should participate in the POKEMON
GO craze.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will contact the Peru library as it is thought they are
participating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion </b>was made
to by Jill to use Storedtech for our computer support. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion 2<sup>nd</sup> by Gloria. Motion passes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, September
28 at 5:30 pm</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-74323758063227712442016-07-01T14:36:00.003-04:002016-07-01T14:36:44.139-04:00JUNE 29TH TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES (unedited)<div class="MsoNormal">
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June 29, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call</b>: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by
Debby Powers (President). Present were Trustees: Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Terry
Tregan, and Gloria LaDue. Kristin
McAuliffe was absent. Also attending
were Frances Fairchild (Director), and Judy McDonald (Friends of the Library
President).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Judy McDonald
reported that the signs for the annual garage sale fundraiser are out. Also
post cards and ornaments were sold at the Miner Farm Open House.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
May18, 2016:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Jill
to accept the minutes with one change (George Brendler’s term expired May 18, 2016)
seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of May 31, 2016 is $82296.06. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Gloria, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer programming: Karen Pillsworth 7/12, Nan Hoffman, 7/
20. Sweet Adelines, 8/3. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer Reading program scheduled for July 26-28. Currently
no one has enrolled in the program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: </b>Thank
you cards will be sent to Mary Lou Beauharnois for Cupcake Kids’ donation of
funds for picnic table building materials and to Richard West for building the
picnic table.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Computer and internet policy revision was
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer events signs are out.
Jill will get the events calendar posted on library Facebook page.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer story times: we currently have one volunteer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines/Strawhatter Program/Ice Cream Social is Aug.
3 (rain date Aug. 4). Trustees will do setup/cleanup and serve ice cream. Setup
is at 5, program is at 5:30.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Board self-evaluation check list (completed at last month’s
meeting).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Letterhead changed and emailed to trustees and director.<o:p></o:p></div>
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E-rate (Debby and Betsy): 2<sup>nd</sup> phone line for fax
and new server equipment<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion: </b>made by
Terry to accept the bid from Chazy Westport for E-rate category one (a second
phone line dedicated for a fax), seconded by Jill. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion: </b>made by
Terry to accept the bid from Vermont Connections of St. Albans for E-rate
category two (equipment and services), seconded by Jill. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby and Jill have begun to research Civil Service rules
regarding future director job classification. More research needs to be done.
Debby and Jill will update trustees. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Computer Support Services are needed. Stored Technology
Solutions (used by Peru Library) and Guru Tech Services were discussed as
possibilities. Debby will set up a meeting with representatives from the two
companies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Camera purchase for library events was discussed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion: </b>made by
Terry to authorize Debby to buy a camera for library events not to exceed $200,
seconded by Jill. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reminder of policy regarding community service volunteers
from Probation Dept.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, July
27, 2016 at 5:30 p.m</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Terry Tregan<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-22844357680380547312016-05-23T09:16:00.000-04:002016-07-01T18:55:27.963-04:00MINUTES OF THE MAY 18TH TRUSTEES' MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
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May 18, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:40 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Terry Tregan, Kristin McAuliffe and Gloria
LaDue. Also attending were Frances
Fairchild (Director), and guest Parker O’Mara.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Judy McDonald is the
new President for The Friends of the Library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Parker O’Mara introduced himself to the board. Parker will
be moving to Chazy this summer and has offered to volunteer at the library. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
April 27, 2016:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by Kristin, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of April 30, 2016 is $85,043.61. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer programming: Nan Hoffman, July 20. Sweet Adelines,
Aug 3. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer Reading program scheduled for July 26-28.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Computer and internet policy needs revising to
comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act if we participate in the e-rate
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Working on scheduling summer programs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A summer program calendar will be sent home with school
children once schedule is finalized.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Waiting for contract from Yard
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion </b>to accept
Annual Report with corrections, by Kristin, seconded by George. Motion passed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby is working on E-rate application with Betsy Brooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Planning document and Mission statement were reviewed by
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Board self evaluations were turned in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Yearly organizational
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May 17 school budget results: Proposition to support Chazy
Public Library with $37,500 passed 204 in favor 66 against.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gloria LaDue elected as Trustee to Library Board.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George Brendler’s term has expired effective May 18, 2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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New officers: Debby Powers-President, Kristin McAuliffe-
Vice President, Jill Beeman-Treasurer, Terry Tregan-Secretary, Gloria
LaDue-Member at Large. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
George to accept officers as listed, seconded by Jill. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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TD Bank and Raymond James will remain library banks,
Peerless and Selective will remain library insurance companies. Board meeting
dates were scheduled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Conflict of interest forms were signed and filed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, June 29
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-83075791485832045892016-05-07T17:27:00.000-04:002016-05-20T20:06:55.667-04:00April 2016 Trustees Meeting Minutes (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the Library. Annual meeting and membership drive
is scheduled for May 5 at Amazing Grace Vineyards. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of March 31, 2016 is $87,896.31. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Annual report was submitted April 18, 2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Trustees were given a copy of the Annual report to review
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At May meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer reading program scheduled for July 26-28, 2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Director recommended to the trustees several workshops that
are being presented in May.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Day of Caring: Group of Beekmantown students washed windows,
raked the yard and shelved books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby and Jill will
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Volunteer
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to comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act if we
participate in the e-rate grant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Working on scheduling summer programs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A summer program calendar will be sent home with school
children once schedule is finalized.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Air conditioner and
dehumidifier will be setup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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New blue library flag has been put up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby is working on E-rate application with Betsy Brooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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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. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Planning document and Mission statement will be reviewed by
Debby, Jill and Terry before next meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George will prepare the Report to the Community and
distribute before budget vote.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Trustees need to do self-evaluations before next meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, May 18,
Organization meeting at 5:30 pm</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-58443084344344496102016-04-28T08:54:00.001-04:002016-04-28T08:54:15.770-04:00March 30th Minutes (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 30, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristin McAuliffe and
Terry Tregan. Also attending were Frances
Fairchild (Director), Rae McAuliffe (FOL). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the Library. Annual meeting and membership drive
is scheduled for May 5 at Amazing Grace Vineyards.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
February 24, 2016:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Terry
to accept the minutes with corrections, seconded by Debby, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of February 29, 2016 is $88,558.08.
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Kristen, seconded by Jill, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby delivered budget to school for budget vote. <o:p></o:p></div>
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$500 was received from the Meehan family to be used to
purchase books and $600 was received from the Stewarts Holiday matching
program. Thank you notes will be written to both.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Annual report has been finished.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion </b>was made
by Terry and seconded by Kristen to pay for 2 trustees at $65 each <o:p></o:p></div>
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to attend the Library Trustees Association Annual Conference
in Plattsburgh on <o:p></o:p></div>
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May 7, 2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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United Way Day of
Caring application has been submitted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Board decided not to apply for a discount card to the
Adirondack Museum.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Updating computer and internet policy to
comply with Child Protection Act.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Working on scheduling summer programs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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New blue library flag has been ordered.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby is working on E-rate application with Betsy Brooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Sunshine fund
collection needs to be completed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We need a new board member to take George’s seat. Prospective
board members need to pick up petition forms at school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Annual review of Planning document and Mission statement
will be scheduled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, April
27 at 5:30 pm</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-65638308903622100772016-04-05T21:14:00.001-04:002016-04-05T21:14:44.505-04:00MINUTES OF THE MARCH 30TH TRUSTEES' MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
,MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Unaccepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 30, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristin McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director), Rae McAuliffe (FOL). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the Library. Annual meeting and membership drive
is scheduled for May 5 at Amazing Grace Vineyards.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
February 24, 2016:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Terry
to accept the minutes with corrections, seconded by Debby, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of February 29, 2016 is $88,558.08.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Kristen, seconded by Jill, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby delivered budget to school for budget vote. <o:p></o:p></div>
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$500 was received from the Meehan family to be used to
purchase books and $600 was received from the Stewarts Holiday matching
program. Thank you notes will be written to both.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Annual report has been finished.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion </b>was made
by Terry and seconded by Kristen to pay for 2 trustees at $65 each <o:p></o:p></div>
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to attend the Library Trustees Association Annual Conference
in Plattsburgh on <o:p></o:p></div>
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May 7,2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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United Way Day of
Caring application has been submitted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Board decided not to apply for a discount card to the
Adirondack Museum.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Updating
computer and internet policy to comply
with Child Protection Act.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Working on scheduling summer programs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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New blue library flag has been ordered.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby is working on E-rate application with Betsy Brooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Sunshine fund
collection needs to be completed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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We need a new board member to take George’s seat. Prospective
board members need to pick up petition forms at school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Annual review of Planning document and Mission statement
will be scheduled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, April
27 at 5:30 pm</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-15953075908126161492016-03-31T07:13:00.002-04:002016-03-31T07:13:45.200-04:00Minutes of the February 24th Trustees' Meeting (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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February 24, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Roll Call and Introductions</b>: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, and Jill Beeman. Kristin McAuliffe and Terry Tregan were excused. Also, attending were Frances Fairchild (Director), Rae McAuliffe (FOL), Judy McDonald and guest Betsy Brooks (CEF Automation Director).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the Library. No activities planned. Meeting scheduled for end of March.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Betsy Brooks presented a circulation report for the CEF Library System. Chazy Public Library is doing very well when compared to other libraries in the system over the last 5 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Betsy explained the E-Rate program as a Federal grant that provides money for wireless equipment and managed services. There are several steps in the application process, Betsy will be helping Francie with the application process and Debby has offered her help as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for January 20, 2016:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby to accept the minutes with corrections, seconded by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of January 31, 2016 is $90,481.85.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby presented the 2016-2017 budget. George made the <b>motion</b> to accept the budget,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill seconded. Budget passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Sweet Adelines serenaded Francie on Feb 14<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George and Terry wrote Thank you notes to Christmas donors.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Blank tax forms have been received from the IRS, we will share with the post office.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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LTA membership renewal has been submitted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing, $984.98 available.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– The list of policies will be updated on the webpage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Working on scheduling Martin Podskoch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have had positive feedback on the new library hours, mostly the later hours on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Becky Favreau is doing a great job cleaning the library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby will order new blue library flag.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sunshine fund collection needs to be completed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We will take a $75 ad in the Chazy Music Theatre program for the March show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We need a new board member to take George’s seat. Prospective board members need to pick up petition forms.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, March 30 at 5:30 pm</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-20583435673475361212016-02-25T11:17:00.000-05:002016-02-25T11:17:02.496-05:00January 20, 2016 Trustees' Meeting Minutes (accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
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January 20, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:34 pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristin
McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the Library. No report.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
November 18, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by Kristen, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of November 30, 2015 is $55,087.59.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of December 31, 2015 is $91,647.25.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tax levy money received $37,500, $2350 was received from the
holiday drive, and $796.33 received from the quilt raffle. $500 donated from Lee and Kay Kern for book
purchases. Debby will prepare the budget for the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nan Hoffman has been scheduled for July 20, 2016 at a cost
of $250. Working on other activities, we have $600 from Stewart grant for these
activities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Thank you notes will be sent to Laura Shambo, Jim West, and
the Kerns.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> – Ongoing, $984.98 available.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Trustees have received 2015 NYS Trustee
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Book signing by Kristen Hotaling on Dec 10 was successful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George and Debby attended the CEFLS workshop on Building a
board Dec 7.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Karen Clark of Chazy won the quilt on Dec 17.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jim West repaired the side door closer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Director evaluation has been filed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
George, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Jill, to change library hours. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion was passed, new hours eff Feb 1, will be T & TH
12:30 pm –7 pm,<o:p></o:p></div>
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WED 10 am-5 pm, SAT
9 am-2 pm., which is still 25 hours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion </b>made by
Terry, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Jill for George to get information from CEFL on the
E-RATE application.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Sunshine fund collection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Blue library flag needs to be replaced, Debby will order a
new one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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$1000 will be put in the budget for tech support.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
Kristin, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Terry to go into executive session, 7 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion </b>made by
Kristin, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Debby to come out of executive session, 7:20 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
George, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Jill to offer Becky Favreau the janitorial position
at a rate of $11/hr for 2-3 hours a week.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, February
24 at 5:30 pm</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-15136296546445760672015-11-25T12:17:00.000-05:002016-01-22T19:52:11.615-05:00Minutes of the November 18th, 2015 Trustees's Meeting (Unaccepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
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November 18, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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. Kristen McAuliffe was absent.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also attending Frances
Fairchild (Director). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
October 28, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby to accept the minutes with corrections,
seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of October 31, 2015 is $56,412.88.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is $754.98 in the Kern donation available for book
purchases.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Director has attended 2 workshops that pertain to the
Early Literacy Community Asset Analysis at CEFLS. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Press Republican is coming to the library November 19<sup>th</sup>
to do publicity on the Quilt Raffle.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Friends Wagon Ride on November 6 was well attended.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have tentatively scheduled Nan Hoffman for a concert in July
2016.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Many of our computers are not working, only one public
computer is available.<o:p></o:p></div>
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John will be working on them this week.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will send a Thank You note to Champlain/Rouses Point
Rotary for the donation of a children’s book titled, “Andy & Elmer’s Apple
Dumpling Adventure” by Andrew J. Shoup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>– Open Meeting Law Policy was reviewed. George
will be updating it to say Denton Publications instead of North Countryman, and
will include Social Media as an option to give the Public our meeting schedule.
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Children’s yoga is scheduled for Nov 21.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Terry explained the Early Literacy Community Asset Analysis
to the board as a state wide initiative to promote early literacy to children
not yet attending school. The focus <o:p></o:p></div>
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right now is on staff development. Our Director will
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George and Jill will sell raffle tickets for the Quilt at
Stewarts Nov 21, 10AM-1PM. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Letters for the Holiday Drive are ready for mailing.
Trustees will decorate the library<o:p></o:p></div>
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after Thanksgiving. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill and Kristen will meet to do Director Evaluation before
January meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The discussion for changing Library hours has been tabled
until January.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George has ordered 3 Christmas wreaths from Laura Shambo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We reviewed the by-laws in the Trustee Handbook. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>, January
20<sup>th</sup>, 2016!! at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-48137622382419638092015-11-19T15:24:00.001-05:002015-11-19T15:24:43.438-05:00OCTOBER 28TH, 2015 TRUSTEES' MEETING MINUTES (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
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October 28, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:32pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristen
McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the
Library Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fall wagon ride is
scheduled for November 6, 6-8pm, high school students will be reading stories and
snacks will be served at the library. The Friends will be serving refreshments
on Dec 2, at school for the NHS induction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
Sept 23, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby to accept the minutes, seconded by Kristen, motion
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of September 30, 2015 is $59942.47.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is $885.99 in the Kern donation available for book
purchases.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Director will be taking Wednesday, Nov 25th and
Saturday, Nov 28<sup>th</sup> off for Thanksgiving travel. Kay Kern will be
subbing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Children’s yoga has been scheduled for the 3<sup>rd</sup>
Saturday of each month.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The trustees plan on selling tickets for the quilt raffle at
Stewarts Thanksgiving weekend and at Sacred Heart craft fair , November 21.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Still no action on the Early Literacy Asset Analysis,
Kristen and Terry will be looking into this. It is our understanding that the
deadline for this has passed and no one has asked us for information. The
trustees are not sure if we need to put any time into it. We may just do a
small survey of our patrons with children’s yoga announcement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Sympathy card and a book donation were sent to the Director
for a family funeral.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Policies </u>– No activity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Story time scheduled for Nov 14 and children’s yoga Nov 21.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
All-in-one computer has been ordered through CEFLS.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Parking issues with the neighbors seem to be resolved.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Staff door to stairs in the library should be locked at all
times. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby presented new letterhead with current board member
names. George brought up the idea for future discussion that logo on letterhead
may need updating. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill & Kristen
will get together to prepare Director evaluation. This needs to be done by the
January meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The annual furnace cleaning has been scheduled for Nov 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby will be organizing the Holiday letter drive, she will
let the other trustees know when they can help her with envelopes.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Board members will decorate the library for the holidays.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We have 5 computers not running.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Next meeting<b>, November
18 at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-89967494897857990562015-11-04T16:11:00.000-05:002015-11-04T16:11:22.236-05:00The October 28, 2015 Meeting Minutes<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Unaccepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
October 28, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:32pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristen
McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the
Library Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fall wagon ride is
scheduled for November 6, 6-8pm, high school students will be reading stories and
snacks will be served at the library. The Friends will be serving refreshments
on Dec 2, at school for the NHS induction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
Sept 23, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3.0pt;">
<b>Motion</b> made by Debby to accept the minutes, seconded by Kristen, motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Checking acct balance as of September 30, 2015 is $59942.47.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There is $885.99 in the Kern donation available for book
purchases.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Terry, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Director will be taking Wednesday, Nov 25th and
Saturday, Nov 28<sup>th</sup> off for Thanksgiving travel. Kay Kern will be
subbing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Children’s yoga has been scheduled for the 3<sup>rd</sup>
Saturday of each month.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The trustees plan on selling tickets for the quilt raffle at
Stewarts Thanksgiving weekend and at Sacred Heart craft fair , November 21.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Still no action on the Early Literacy Asset Analysis,
Kristen and Terry will be looking into this. It is our understanding that the
deadline for this has passed and no one has asked us for information. The
trustees are not sure if we need to put any time into it. We may just do a
small survey of our patrons with children’s yoga announcement.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Sympathy card and flowers were sent to the Director for a
family funeral.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Policies </u>– No activity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Story time scheduled for Nov 14 and children’s yoga Nov 21.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
All-in-one computer has been ordered through CEFLS.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Parking issues with the neighbors seem to be resolved.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Staff door to stairs in the library should be locked at all
times. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby presented new letterhead with current board member
names. George brought up the idea for future discussion that logo on letterhead
may need updating. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill & Kristen
will get together to prepare Director evaluation. This needs to be done by the
January meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The annual furnace cleaning has been scheduled for Nov 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby will be organizing the Holiday letter drive, she will
let the other trustees know when they can help her with envelopes.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Board members will decorate the library for the holidays.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We have 5 computers not running.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Next meeting<b>, November
18 at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-7053324998046211522015-10-08T19:52:00.003-04:002015-10-30T15:15:48.190-04:00MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 23RD TRUSTEES MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
September 23, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:31pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristen
McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A new picture of the board was taken with new trustee Terry Tregan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Friends of the
Library Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
FOL held a meeting on
September 22. At this time they have decided not to hold<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
their Annual
Christmas Tea. They are planning on holding a wagon ride in November,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
and will be hosting
the National Honor Society tea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Review of minutes for
July 22, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3.0pt;">
<b>Motion</b> made by Terry to accept the minutes, seconded by Debby, motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Checking acct balance as of July 31, 2015 is $61,812.31.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Checking acct balance as of August 31, 2015 is $58029.92.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Kristen, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Free passes to the Wild Center were used by 19 families.
Discount pass to ECHO in Burlington were used by 3 families. Debby and Francie
will be attending a workshop in<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
October for a new way to request MACR records for
bar-coding.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The quilters group that uses the Community room on Thursdays
donated a quilt to the library for us to raffle off. Debby will look into
getting tickets printed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Still no action on the Early Literacy Asset Analysis,
Kristen and Terry will be looking into this.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
$2500 will be received from the Betty Little grant. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
George will talk to the neighbors about their cars being in
our parking lot when events are scheduled in the Community Room.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill will send Stewarts a Thank you note for donating ice
cream to our social in August.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby sent a sympathy card to Sonya Clark.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
George signed the CEFLS contract for Horizon services.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Policies </u>– <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Director’s pay schedule was reviewed and the board decided
not to make any changes at this time.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Email list for publicity is done, just needs some weeding
out of duplicate names.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Story times for the Fall have been assigned.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hopefully children’s yoga will start up in October.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Some minor repairs that need to be done. We will check with
the school’s Key Club and <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
National Honor Society to see if they are interested in
tackling any of these as a Community Service Project.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Trustee’s book sale took in $151. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Will be purchasing all-in-one computer for staff use for
$600-700.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
George took 20 boxes of used books to Schroon Lake library
for their book sale.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Francie will be back to full time evenings and Karen will
fill in as substitute in an emergency.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We need to look for a maintenance person for yard and other
work.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Kristen will be contacting the school Library Club and Key
Club to see if they can<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Donate some time to the library.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The LTA Trustee Institute will be held in Plattsburgh May 6
and 7, 2016. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Next meeting<b>, October
28 at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-12359960461459385202015-09-24T09:38:00.003-04:002015-09-24T09:38:33.807-04:00Minutes of the July 22nd Trustees' Meeting<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
July 22, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:35pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jill Beeman, Kristen
McAuliffe and Terry Tregan. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Motion</b> was made by Debby, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Kristen to nominate
Terry Tregan for election <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
to fill the unexpired
position left open by the resignation of Tammy Braun. Motion passed.
Terry signed her oath of office and George filed it.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Friends of the
Library Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Town wide garage sale
is planned for July 25. The Friends will not be hosting a table <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
at Chazy Old Homes
Day this year. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Review of minutes for
June 24, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 3.0pt;">
<b>Motion</b> made by Kristen to accept the minutes, seconded by Debby, motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Checking acct balance as of May 31, 2015 is $64,820.92.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Kristen, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Motion </b>was made
by Jill, seconded by Terry, To give John Brendler $300 for IT work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion was passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The gazebo and storage shed will be added to our insurance
policy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Activities ongoing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Attendance to events has been disappointing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There have been requests to have children’s yoga on a
regular basis. Kristen is working<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
on this for the Fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Motion</b> was made by Debby, seconded by Kristen to purchase Clean
Slate Maintenance software for $335.93. This is a one year subscription that is
installed on all computers.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill will send a Thank you note to the Girl Scouts for
planting flowers on the property.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We turned down the Community Service request from the
Probation Dept as the person <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
never contacted us.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We received a notice from CEFLS that we will receive Senator
Betty Little $2500 “bullet aid. We have
tagged this money to purchase a new computer for the Children’s area.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<u>Policies </u>– Updates were prepared by George and given
to all Trustees for Volunteer policy and Disaster Response Team list.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Larry Ebere, July 23, 6:30. Weather permitting. Free<o:p></o:p></div>
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Town wide garage sale/Book sale, July 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bob Clark, book signing. Aug 1. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines/Straw Hatters/Ice Cream Social, Aug 6, 6pm.
Rain date Aug 7. ($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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Some minor repairs that need to be done. We will check with
the school’s Key Club and <o:p></o:p></div>
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National Honor Society to see if they are interested in
tackling any of these as a Community Service Project.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Small refrigerator was donated by the Beeman family for
upstairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Long range plan updated by Debby and Jill was posted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:19pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting<b>,
September 23 at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-42835419246995174722015-06-28T17:51:00.003-04:002015-07-23T08:06:05.210-04:00Draft minutes of the June 24th Trustees' Meeting<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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June 24, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the
Library report: Rae presented Debby with
a check for $1500 to go<o:p></o:p></div>
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towards the computers
that were purchased. The Friends will be presenting a $500<o:p></o:p></div>
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scholarship to Paige
Barcomb at graduation June 26. Work on the town wide yard sale<o:p></o:p></div>
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scheduled for July 25
is ongoing. The friends were asked if they would like to help with <o:p></o:p></div>
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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. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
May 20, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Debby to accept the minutes with additions discussed,
seconded by George,
motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of May 31, 2015 is $67769.20<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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$300 of audio books were ordered using the Kern’s donation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby has completed the Tax Cap report online that is due in
July.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Research is being done on the Government Efficiency Plan
that may need to be filed<o:p></o:p></div>
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next year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Activities ongoing. New to the schedule, Summer Reading Camp
July14-16.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Small (dorm size) refrigerator used upstairs is not working,
looking for a donation<o:p></o:p></div>
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or help from the FOL to purchase new one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George has signed annual automation contract with CEFLS.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There was a request for Community Service from the Probation
Dept <o:p></o:p></div>
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But the individual
has not contacted the library yet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Policies </u>- George will be updating Disaster Plan
contact list.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We will review policy for Community Service and add a
paragraph for <o:p></o:p></div>
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school mandated tutoring that is done on library property.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations/Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6 pm. (12 attendees)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stan Ransom, Saturday, June 13- (4 attendees)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Speedy Arnold, June 29 , 6:30. ($125)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nan Hoffman, July 15,
6:30. ($250 from Stewart's grant)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Larry Ebere, July 23, 6:30. Weather permitting. Free<o:p></o:p></div>
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Town wide garage sale, July 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bob Clark, book signing. Aug 1. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7. ($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – <o:p></o:p></div>
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Shrubs and trees are doing well between retaining rocks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Water pressure valve cleaned by Rene’s Repair at a cost of
$75. It is thought the<o:p></o:p></div>
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cleaning of the hydrants caused the issue. The Town
Supervisor said if it happens <o:p></o:p></div>
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next year the Town will take care of it. Mulch has been
spread, we are waiting for<o:p></o:p></div>
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Girl Scouts to plant flowers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We have a possible candidate for filling Tammy Braun’s
position on the board.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Oath of office form and meeting dates were updated in
Trustee’s handbooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Trustees will organize the annual book sale and hold it on
July 25 in conjunction<o:p></o:p></div>
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with the town wide garage sale. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Long range plan and year at a glance have been updated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristen brought up an idea to have a “Blind date with a
book” activity. She will do<o:p></o:p></div>
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more research on this.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting,<b>July 22 at
5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-48084736021509933102015-06-27T07:21:00.001-04:002015-06-27T07:21:19.111-04:00MINUTES OF THE MAY 20TH TRUSTEES MEETING (accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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May 20, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,
Jill Beeman, and Tammy Braun. Absent
was Kristen McAuliffe . Also, attending
were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the
Library report: Friends of the Library held
its annual membership meeting on May 7
at the library at 6pm. There was a guest speaker, Ellen Adams, curator of the
Alice T. Miner Museum. A slate of officers was created. Debby is doing the <o:p></o:p></div>
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Maps for the annual yard sale in July. They plan to have a
table at Old Homes Day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At this time they have decided to take a year off from the
book sale.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
April 29, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by Tammy to accept the minutes, seconded by Debby, motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of April 30, 2015 is $70,552.76<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made to
accept Treasurer's report by Tammy, seconded by Jill, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have received $5000 from the Jean Marleau estate, the
money will be deposited into<o:p></o:p></div>
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the Raymond James account.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Focus groups are needed for the Early Literacy Community Asset
Analysis, Francie will try to meet with Kristen and Tammy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The community room has several activities scheduled in the
coming month.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Francie is going to contact Tom Tetreault about the Summer
Reading Camp,<o:p></o:p></div>
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She is also trying to get the teacher’s summer reading lists
from school. We have<o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer volunteers to help with shelving of books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Director is taking a week (25 hrs) vacation in June.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Debby sent a Thank You card to Beeman Trucking for moving
rocks to parking lot<o:p></o:p></div>
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To form a retaining wall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6pm. ($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Speedy Arnold, June 29, 6:30. ($125)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Nan Hoffman, July 15, 6:30. ($250 from Stewarts grant)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Larry Ebere, July 23, 6:30. Weather permitting. Free<o:p></o:p></div>
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Town wide garage sale, July 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Bob Clark, book signing. Aug 1. George will confirm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7.($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Policies-</u> Dave
Kimmel will update policies on our website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - Debby will create a Summer calendar to give to
elementary students to take home at the end of the school year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – George is looking at
plant/tree options for rock<o:p></o:p></div>
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Retaining wall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Motion</b> to Pass
Resolution to override tax levy limit for 2015-2016 budget fiscal <o:p></o:p></div>
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Year, made by Jill. Seconded by Debby. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Yearly Organizational
items</b>:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Proposition to raise by tax levy $37,500 to support the
Chazy Public Library <o:p></o:p></div>
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Passed 350 to 206 votes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby Powers elected as trustee with 395 votes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
Tammy Braun, seconded by Debby<o:p></o:p></div>
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to accept slate of officers as presented:<o:p></o:p></div>
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President-George Brendler<o:p></o:p></div>
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Vice President-Kristen McAuliffe<o:p></o:p></div>
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Treasurer-Debby Powers<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary/P/R-Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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With members of the following committees: Collection
development, Policies, Public Relations/Programs to remain the same.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary casts one vote to accept.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Motion</b> made by
Jill, seconded by Tammy to accept calendar of meeting dates. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tammy Braun resigned her position as a trustee for
personal/family reasons effective May 20.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting, <b>June 24
at 5:30</b> .<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-14963192437515048012015-05-04T16:43:00.002-04:002015-05-21T21:14:01.204-04:00Minutes of the April 29th Trustees' Meeting (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 29, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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,
absent was Tammy Braun . Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Friends of the
Library report: Friends of the Library
will hold its annual membership meeting on May 7 at the library at 6pm. There
will be a guest speaker, Ellen Adams, curator of the Alice T. Miner Museum.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
March 25, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Motion made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of March 31, 2015 is $72,769.62.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion made to accept Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded
by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We will be getting $5000 from the Jean Marleau estate, the
money will be deposited into<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
the Raymond James account.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Focus groups are needed for the Early Literacy Community Asset
Analysis, Francie will try to meet with Kristen and Tammy.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The community room has several activities scheduled in the
coming month.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill made a motion to approve the Annual Library Report,
seconded by George, motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Jill needs to get request to Stewarts for ice cream kits for
Sweet Adelines event on August 6.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Karen Pepper is taking a leave of absence for the summer, we
expect her back in the Fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
CEF inquiry about our interest in movie licensing, we are
not interested at this time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Collections</u> - Ongoing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6pm. ($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nan Hoffman, July 15,
6:30. ($250 from Stewarts grant)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7.($200)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Speedy Arnold, June 29 , 6:30. Unconfirmed at this time.
($125)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Larry Ebere, July 23, 6:30. Weather permitting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Town wide garage sale, July 25. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policies-</u> Hard
copy of new Salary/Benefit policy was given to Trustees for their handbooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - Debby will create a Summer calendar to give to
elementary students to take home at the end of the school year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Side door is being repaired.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dehumidifier and backup sump pump have been purchased. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will contact Girl Scouts about planting flowers around
flag pole.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Report to the Community pamphlet is complete. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby has completed the Tax Cap form online.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Carpets have been cleaned. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Security system has been installed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Volunteer window cleaners were a no show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Public hearing for the budget is May 12, at 7pm, in school
auditorium.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Budget vote is May 19, 9AM-8PM, school auditorium.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting, <b>May 20
at 5:30</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-2966200586029615262015-05-01T08:24:00.002-04:002015-05-01T08:24:46.871-04:00Minutes of the April 25, 2015 Trustees' Meeting (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 25, 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of the
Library report: No report this month.<o:p></o:p></div>
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David Morrow of Security Concepts of Plattsburgh gave a
proposal for installing a <o:p></o:p></div>
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security system in the library. There has been some concern
for librarian safety.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
February 25, 2015:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Motion made by Debby
to accept the minutes, seconded by Tammy. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of Feb 28, 2015 is $76,240.84.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion made to accept
Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Saturday Story times have been going well. Activities for
Summer Reading Program are being scheduled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tammy and Kristen need to meet with Francie for the Early
Literacy Survey. Annual report to the state has been turned in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Jill will send a Get well card to Carolyn Harding .<o:p></o:p></div>
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We will send a request to Stewarts for 2 ice cream sundae
kits for the Sweet Adelines <o:p></o:p></div>
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event on Aug 6.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - No activity to report.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Programs - </u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kevin Sabourin, Wednesday June 10, 6pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nan Hoffman, July 15,
time tba.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sweet Adelines, Aug 6, 6pm. Rain date Aug 7.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Karen will create a summer calendar flyer to distribute.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policies-</u>
Motion to accept new Salary/Benefit policy revised 3/25/2015 made by
Tammy. Seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Side door is being repaired.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dehumidifier will be purchased for spring. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion made by George to purchase a backup sump pump,
seconded by Debby. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George has created a Report to the Community pamphlet. It
will be ready for distribution before budget vote.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George will get a quote for carpet cleaning to be done this
spring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting, April 29 at 5:30.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-613826076974186002015-03-06T20:26:00.004-05:002015-03-26T16:46:22.275-04:00Minutes of March 4th Emergency Meeting (unaccepted)<br />
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)</div>
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March 4, 2015</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library</b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Roll Call and
Introductions</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was
called to order at 7:05pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jill Beeman and Kristen McAuliffe. Tammy Braun was absent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Meeting immediately went into executive session.</div>
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Came out of executive session at 8pm.</div>
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Motion was made by Jill to pay any and all substitute
librarians as part time employees<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at an
hourly rate. Seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.</div>
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Motion was made by Kristen , seconded by Debby to have Jill
do the monthly payroll.</div>
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Motion passed.</div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm.</div>
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Next meeting March 25 at 5:30.</div>
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Jill Beeman</div>
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Secretary</div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-1907953101769114512015-03-06T20:25:00.000-05:002015-03-26T16:46:40.691-04:00Minutes of February 25, 2015 Trustees' Meeting (unaccepted)<br />
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)</div>
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Feb 25, 2015</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library</b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Roll Call and
Introductions</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was
called to order at 5:30pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jill Beeman and Kristen McAuliffe. Tammy Braun was excused.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rae McAuliffe (FOL).</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Public Forum</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friends of the
Library report: Potluck supper was well attended, potential new members.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are planning a
Spring Tea to attract new members. There will be a slate of officers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To vote on at that
time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Review of minutes for
January 21, 2015:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Motion by Debby to
accept the minutes seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of Jan 31, 2015 is $78,574.50.</div>
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We have plenty of money available to purchase books.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Motion to accept
Treasurer's report by Jill, seconded by Kristen.</div>
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Budget was discussed, Motion was made to accept the budget
by Kristen , seconded by Jill. Requesting $37,500 from taxation and a total
budget of $42,725 for the 2015-2016 budget.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Director' Report:</b></div>
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Francie will attend CEF workshop on February 26 on Early
Literacy Community Asset Analysis. The Annual report for the state is due
Monday, March 2. Francie will let the board know when there is a copy for
review. George reviewed the Property Tax Cap </div>
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Information. Forms were emailed to the Director on Feb 25.
The Tax Cap form is due in May before the budget vote, and the Tax Freeze form
is due by July 21 at the start of our fiscal year.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Correspondence: </b></div>
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No activity </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Committee Reports</b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - No activity to report.</div>
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<u>Programs -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kristen is working on some youth activities.
We are hoping to schedule the Sweet Adelines with an ice cream social with
Stewarts in early August, the Sabourin program in early June. Nan Hoffman is
scheduled for July 15, at 6:30.</div>
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P<u>olicy</u> – Updated pages were inserted into the Trustee
Handbooks for Staff Contact sheets and meeting dates.</div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We are still trying to figure out a way to get students in
the library club at school involved in our library activities. George will send
Linda Martin some pictures for the school’s spring newsletter.</div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Side door needs to be looked
at, as it is not closing properly.</div>
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Dehumidifier will be purchased for spring. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></div>
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More research will be done about a panic button.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New Business:</b></div>
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Work is being done on the Report to the Community pamphlet.</div>
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A motion was made by Jill to purchase a half page ad in the
Chazy Music Theatre program. Seconded by Kristen. Motion passed.</div>
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Debby will need to get a petition signed to run for new
term.</div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.</div>
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Next meeting March 25 at 5:30.</div>
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Respectfully submitted,</div>
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Jill Beeman</div>
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Secretary</div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-41231938506513221612015-03-03T16:54:00.000-05:002015-03-03T16:54:16.828-05:00JANUARY 21, 2015 TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES<br />
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)</div>
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January 21, 2015</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library</b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Roll Call and
Introductions</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 by George Brendler (President). Present were Trustees:
George Brendler, Debby Powers, Tammy Braun, Jill Beeman and Kristen McAuliffe. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).</div>
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Picture of Board was taken.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Public Forum</b></div>
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Friends of Library report: Christmas Tea was a success. $675
was collected from basket raffle. Also got a new member. A pot luck dinner is
scheduled for Feb. 3 at 5:30 at Kathy Rynkowski’s home.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Review of minutes for
November 20, 2014:</b></div>
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Kristen moved to accept minutes with corrections, seconded
by Debby. Motion passed.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of December 31, 2014 is $ 80,555.17.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holiday letter drive
brought in $1615 to date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lee & Kay
Kern donated $300 asking</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that the money be
used for audio books. Debby and Francie are doing Thank you notes </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for holiday
donations.</div>
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Motion to accept Treasurers report by Jill, seconded by
Tammy. Motion passed.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Director' Report:</b></div>
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Discussion about 501c status, we do not want to pursue that.
We will remove any mention of using donations as a deduction from our
paperwork. </div>
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Motion was made by Tammy that we will not sell books to the
public, other than our annual book sale. Seconded by Kristen, motion passed.
Francie will be attending a workshop for the Early Literacy Community Asset
Analysis in February. Hopefully Tammy or Kristen will be able to attend with
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stewarts grant application has been
submitted. Paperwork has to be filed for Property Tax Cap.</div>
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Thank you notes will be sent to John Brendler for help setting
up new computers, Betsy Brooks for her help purchasing the new computers,
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laura Shambo for Christmas wreaths.
A Get Well card will be sent to Karen Pepper.</div>
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<u>Programs -</u> Nan Hoffman has been scheduled for July 5.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion about an author meet and
greet. </div>
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<u>Policies</u> – George will update Staff contact list,
change in meeting dates.</div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - George will send some pictures to
school for their newsletter. </div>
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Kristen will try to meet with the school’s Library Club to
get some involvement from them.</div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> – Door chime was installed by
Tammy and her husband. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></div>
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Three new Dell computers were installed. New phone was
purchased.</div>
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David Kimmel still working on upgrading website.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New Business:</b></div>
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Money was collected from Trustees for Sunshine Fund.</div>
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Discussion about installing a panic button for safety. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion
was tabled for next meeting, after we get more information</div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 7pm.</div>
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Next meeting is February 25, 2015 at 5:30 pm</div>
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Respectfully submitted,</div>
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Jill Beeman</div>
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Secretary</div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-10489749287047420812015-01-23T15:43:00.003-05:002015-01-23T15:43:16.250-05:00MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014, TRUSTEES MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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November 20, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:30pm by George Brendler (President). Present were
Trustees: George Brendler, Debby Powers,
Jill Beeman and Tammy Braun. Kristen McAuliffe was excused. Also attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of Library
report: Fall wagon ride was a success.
Christmas Tea is scheduled for <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sunday, December 7th,
11-2 with families invited to bring Gingerbread Houses for display. Ann Lorenzini will dedicate her painting at
1pm. Francie will contact Rob Fountain for publicity.
Debby, Francie, George and Emily attended luncheon at Lake Forest. George attended advocacy workshop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
October 30, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by George.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of October 31, 2014 is $ 47,190.635<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Jill Beeman, seconded
by George Brendler<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Changing hours of operation was discussed. At this time the
board feels Francie <o:p></o:p></div>
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should just leave a
note on the door if she has to run local errands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Community service worker is working out well. Francie has
her doing cleaning <o:p></o:p></div>
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and shelving books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Pilot Program for Early Literacy Survey seems to be more
than we can handle at <o:p></o:p></div>
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this time. Francie was encouraged to see if we can opt out
of participating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Thank you needs to be
sent to Woodman for the new flag.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Invites to Francie
and Emily for the painting dedication will be sent out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - <u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Programs - </u> Looking into book signings for Spring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nan Hoffman has been scheduled for July 15th for reading
program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policy</u> - <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - Getting info out for December Tea and
Dedication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> - Dehumidifier has been disposed
of. It was causing breaker<o:p></o:p></div>
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to kick off. Will replace
with a new one for about $250.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Self evaluation sheets were filled out and filed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> fund drive, all
letters are ready to mail.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Betsy has been contacted to order 2 new all-in-one computers
to be purchased<o:p></o:p></div>
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by funds from Friends of the Library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George will purchase 2 wreaths to decorate the outside of
the library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He will also put up the tree in the gazebo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A motion was made by George to change meeting dates to
Wednesdays at 5:30pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion was seconded by Jill, motion passed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting, <b>Wednesday</b>,
<b>January 21,</b> <b>2015 !!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-75904039702937607422014-11-05T14:44:00.000-05:002014-11-23T14:16:56.119-05:00Minutes of the October 30th meeting of the Trustees<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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October 30, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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. Tammy Braun was absent. Also, attending were Frances Fairchild
(Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL) and
John Brendler (volunteer) and guest<o:p></o:p></div>
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David Kimmel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of Library
report: Fall wagon ride is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th, <o:p></o:p></div>
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1-3 pm. The school
drama club is participating. There will be information about activities<o:p></o:p></div>
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at the library. Christmas Tea is scheduled for December 7th.
People are invited to <o:p></o:p></div>
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bring gingerbread
houses for display. Ann Lorenzini is gifting the library one of her <o:p></o:p></div>
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paintings, she will
dedicate it at the Tea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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David Kimmel, of
Kimmel Technology Integrated Systems, has offered to update the <o:p></o:p></div>
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library's website at
a discounted cost of $250. Kristen made a motion to use Mr. Kimmel's
services, Jill seconded the motion. John Brendler and George will be his <o:p></o:p></div>
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contacts for the project at this time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
September 25, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by Jill
Beeman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of September 30, 2014 is $ 47,328.46<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have plenty of money available to purchase books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby is going to
upgrade the Amazon acct to Amazon Prime so we can get free<o:p></o:p></div>
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shipping on
purchases. There is $252 leftover from the Dutcher donation for the <o:p></o:p></div>
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weathervane. This
money will be used to pay David Kimmel for his services.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Jill Beeman, seconded
by George Brendler<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The library has been approached by the Probation Dept to
have an individual do their<o:p></o:p></div>
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community service at the library. We have asked Francie to
have the probation dept contact George with the information before we approve
the community service.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Pre-K are scheduled to visit every 3rd Wednesday for
story time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristen has submitted the story time schedule up to July
2015.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George and Debby are planning on attending the Library
luncheon at <st1:place w:st="on">Lake Forest</st1:place><o:p></o:p></div>
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November7th.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Francie is going to check and see if the Betty Little grant
is still available.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Jill will send a Thank you card to Michael Labare who has
donated a children's book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - No activity to report.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Programs - </u> Story time schedule has been submitted. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bob Cheeseman, town historian has been contacted about
fireside chats during winter months. We would like to set up some book
signings, possibly with Larry Gooley and<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lorna Earle.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policy</u> - No activity to report.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - <o:p></o:p></div>
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Karen has done a great job with flyers for upcoming events.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> - . <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A disaster kit, small chair truck and mouse pads have been
purchased. Plaque for weathervane has been installed by volunteer Jim
West. We have a brand new carousel that
we don't think we will use. We will look into donating it to school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We have decided not to purchase Early Literacy Station at
this time, the board feels it is too expensive. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A motion was made by Kristen to purchase 2 all-in-one
stations with anticipated funds from the Friends of the Library instead, Debby
seconded the motion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting November 20, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-78072019279548729082014-11-03T10:15:00.001-05:002014-11-03T10:15:49.905-05:00MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2014 TRUSTEES MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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September 25, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: 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).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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David Kimmel was supposed to do a presentation on improving
the library website. That has been postponed until the next meeting, October
30.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Friends of Library report: The Friends took in $405 at their
book sale September 20.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They are planning a family community event in November, and
their Christmas Tea in December.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
July 24, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by Kristen
McAuliffe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of August 30, 2014 is $ 52,969.81<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have plenty of money available to purchase books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Jill Beeman, seconded
by Kristen McAuliffe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Time management log: Plenty of information that needs to be
reviewed. Nanette Ridgley has been
volunteering and is being very helpful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George and Debby are planning on attending the Library
luncheon at <st1:city w:st="on">Lake Forest</st1:city>
on November 7th.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George sent pictures and information regarding our summer
activities to Nora of the state library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Collections</u> - No activity to report.<u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<u>Programs - </u>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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policy</u> - No activity to report.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - 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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY: We will wait and get it out next
Spring before the budget vote.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> - Several spots that need
touching up. Furnace cleaning is scheduled.
George will be spraying the hornets nest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A small radio and thermal blankets have been purchased for
the disaster kit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Woodmen will be getting us a new flag. Plaque for the
weathervane has been ordered.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A chair truck is being ordered. We are holding off on the
berm at this time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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New Kyocera all in one printer has been purchased and
installed by Symquest.<o:p></o:p></div>
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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<o:p></o:p></div>
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trustees can learn more about it. Debby will be purchasing
mouse pads.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have a new carousel , there was discussion as to where to
place it, no decision made.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting October 30, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-67145265278096881422014-07-31T08:24:00.003-04:002014-11-03T10:16:46.799-05:00JULY 24TH MINUTES (Accepted)<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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July 24 , 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:31 by George Brendler (President). Present were Trustees:
George Brendler, Debby Powers, Tammy Braun and Jill Beeman. Kristen McAuliffe
was excused for vacation. Also,
attending were Frances Fairchild (Director) and Rae McAuliffe (FOL).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Friends of Library report: Everything is in place for
Saturday's (26th) Town Wide garage sale. FOL plans on having a table at
Sunday's (27th) Old Homes Day. They are <o:p></o:p></div>
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trying to organize a book sale for the Fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
June 26, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by Tammy
Braun.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
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Checking acct balance as of June 30, 2014 is $ 60,607.28<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Tammy Braun, seconded
by Jill Beeman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby made note that
we have only received $500 from Granger, we are waiting for an additional
$1000.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Summer reading camp and Story Crafters have been well
attended. Future programming<o:p></o:p></div>
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was discussed. Francie will attend CEF meeting in October,
hopefully Kristen and <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tammy will be able to attend as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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New note cards have arrived. <o:p></o:p></div>
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George sent a Thank you note to the CCRS school board and
Superintendant for <o:p></o:p></div>
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the musical event at the gazebo in May. Pictures were sent
to Norman Laurin.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Programs -</u> Programs and activities were discussed. Attendance
at some programs<o:p></o:p></div>
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have been disappointing. Sweet Adelines was well attended.
Many outdoor events scheduled for August. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policy</u> - New trustee and contact list was given to
each trustee for their handbooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kindle policy still being developed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - George will be giving Nancy Vesco
information to put in the school's newsletter . Still working on the Community
report. Discussion about creating a list<o:p></o:p></div>
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of emails to be used for publicity of events. Tammy has
volunteered to work on this.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> - Dale Anderson cleaned Dr.
Clark's clock and it is working <o:p></o:p></div>
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beautifully. Jill will send Dale a Thank you. We may not
bother with the river water <o:p></o:p></div>
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pump at this time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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George and Kristen interviewed Judy Bergeron as a candidate
for substitute.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We will use her as needed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The weathervane was installed on the library by Alan Duprey.
Jill will send Alan<o:p></o:p></div>
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a Thank you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The insurance policy
was reviewed. It was noted that we should request certificates of<o:p></o:p></div>
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insurance from any contractors that do work on the property.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby purchased Styluses for the Kindles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jeff Higgins was given keys as a first responder.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The time management log was reviewed. The director will
start using it in August.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Options for a sandwich board to be used for publicity were
looked at. We decided <o:p></o:p></div>
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to wait until the Presbyterian Church orders theirs. We will
see what it looks like <o:p></o:p></div>
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and decide what will work best for us then. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 6:55<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting September 25, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chazy Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736769507792390784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322041015055896056.post-69486592925115448932014-07-29T19:50:00.001-04:002014-07-29T19:50:22.751-04:00MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26TH, 2014 TRUSTEES' MEETING<div class="MsoNormal">
MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Accepted)<o:p></o:p></div>
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June 26, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Trustees of the Chazy
Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Roll Call and
Introductions</b>: The meeting was
called to order at 5:31 by George Brendler (President). Present were Trustees:
George Brendler, Debby Powers, Jim Meehan, Tammy Braun, Jill Beeman and Kristen
McAuliffe. Also, attending were Frances
Fairchild (Director) , Rae McAuliffe (FOL) and Eva Jankowska (CEF)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Public Forum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ewa Jankowska from CEF Library System went over the CEF
Direct Access Plan. Ewa explained that with the elimination of the Bookmobile many towns do not have access to a
library. With a library card from CEF they have access to all libraries in the
system. Ewa also brought to our
attention that we have an inadequate level of income to support our services as
stated in the Access plan. The recommended level is $20/capita She encouraged us to do trustee training.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristen McAuliffe made a motion to approve the Direct Access
Plan, seconded by Debby Powers. Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Friends of Library report: A $500 scholarship was given to
Courtney Gilmore a Chazy Senior who will be attending <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Plattsburgh</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype></st1:place>
in the Fall. Planning is continuing for<o:p></o:p></div>
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the Chazy wide yard sale for July 26 , and they are hoping
to host a book sale in the<o:p></o:p></div>
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fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Review of minutes for
May 21, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Debby Powers moved to accept minutes, seconded by Jill
Beeman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Treasurer's Report:</b>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking acct balance as of May 31, 2014 is $ 60805.03<o:p></o:p></div>
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Motion to accept Treasurer's report by Jim Meehan, seconded
by Jill Beeman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Director' Report:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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More subs are needed. George and Kristen will be
interviewing a new applicant <o:p></o:p></div>
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July 1. Jill and
Tammy have volunteered to learn the
Horizon system also. They <o:p></o:p></div>
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will set up a time with Karen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Correspondence:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Letterhead needs to be updated to include new trustees and
new offices being held.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby will work on this. We need to order new Thank you
cards.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill will send Thank yous to Frank Langr and Lori Kashorek for the concert <o:p></o:p></div>
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on June 18th, and to Raegan West for her Girl Scout troop
planting flowers at the <o:p></o:p></div>
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library in June.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<u>Programs -</u> Programs and activities were discussed.
The garden shed dedication was well attended. AARCH program is looking for a date in early
October. Changes to the July activity
schedule were given to Karen Pepper, updates to the calendar of events were being made and posted. $4 was made from the "Books are Fun" program.
Francie hopes to do it again with better publicity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Policy</u> - All trustees received a new Disaster Plan
that was approved at the last meeting <o:p></o:p></div>
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for their handbooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill, Debby and Francie met with Betsy Brooks (CEF) to set
up new Kindles that <o:p></o:p></div>
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were purchased with money donated by the Chazy Lions Club.
Jill will write up directions for downloading EBooks to the Kindles. Debby is
looking into purchasing<o:p></o:p></div>
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stylus for the Kindles. George is working on a Kindle
policy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Public Relations</u> - George & Kristen are working
on the report to the community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are tabling the question of changing the library hours
for a future discussion. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are looking for people to do book reviews on
Facebook/Website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Property Maintenance</u> - It was determined that the
flood door previously discussed <o:p></o:p></div>
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will not work. The
berm was discussed for controlling the water from the river<o:p></o:p></div>
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gets high. Kristen made a motion, 2nd by Jim Meehan that we
pursue building the<o:p></o:p></div>
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berm with a cap of $2000 for the expense. A computer inventory is being established <o:p></o:p></div>
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with the computers being numbered. A disaster kit has been
put in the cloak room. we still need to purchase a small radio for the kit. The
insurance policy has been reviewed,<o:p></o:p></div>
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we have adequate liability insurance but do no have flood
insurance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Richard West gave George some artifacts that were found on
the current library<o:p></o:p></div>
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property years ago when work was being done. It was
suggested that maybe a Chazy senior could do some kind of display case for the
artifacts as their "Senior project".<o:p></o:p></div>
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This will be pursued in the Fall when school is back in
session.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Debby showed the board different options for the weathervane
being purchased <o:p></o:p></div>
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in memory of Laverne Dutcher. <o:p></o:p></div>
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George encouraged all trustees to review their handbooks
along with the CEF and Directors handbooks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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George made a motion, 2nd by Debby, to appoint Tammy Braun as trustee to replace
Jim Meehan who is resigning his position because of work commitments. Tammy
signed <o:p></o:p></div>
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her Oath of Office.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting went into executive session at 7:30pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Executive session adjourned at 8:30<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:30<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next meeting July 24,2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jill Beeman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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