November 13, 2007

 

Present: Alice Winn, Robert Dilts, Lisa Perrault, Nora von Stange, Lee Ann Podruch, Mary Rutherford, Ricky Emerson, Paul Bohne

 

The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.

 

Treasurer’s reports for the period ending October 31, 2007 were presented by Lisa Perrault.  Ms. Perrault reported that expenses are in line with budgetary expectations and that there are no financial concerns at this time.  She also reported receipt two cash gifts totaling $154.00. 

Mary Rutherford and Ricky Emerson met with Paul Bohne to discuss hiring details and structure for interim positions with Ms. Rutherford to serve as full time interim director and Ms. Emerson to serve as part time consultant.

 

Ms. Rutherford is undertaking a review and evaluation of staff job descriptions.  With regard to staff assignments, she suggests that Cindy Messier be present in the children/youth section on Mondays, which is Katie Bosley’s day off, and that Katie Bosley spend some of her time in the upstairs sections of the Library rather than be stationed exclusively in the children’s section.

 

Ms. Rutherford has also reviewed the procedures book, and will work to update it, discussing specific issues at subsequent Trustees meetings.  She circulated information on the cost for procuring new library cards; the present supply is running out.

 

Ms. Rutherford will obtain an estimate for an annual building cleaning.  A suggestion was made to enlist the services of persons assigned to community service or court diversion for annual shelf cleaning.  The current custodian will be updated on the Library’s weekly needs, and the Town will provide floor mats for the check out window area.

 

Blinds are needed and will be procured for the office windows.

 

 

Robert Dilts moved to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2007 Trustees’ meeting, Lee Ann Podruch seconded the motion and the minutes were approved by vote.

 

Alice Winn will be meeting with the Town officials to reconcile the budget, and will review the budget for remaining funds available for acquisitions. 

 

The Friends of the Library donated money designated for computer expenses to be used by January 1, 2008.  A request has been make to hold the expenditure over pending review and assessment of the Library’s computer needs.

 

Paul Bohne reported that he has received several applications for the position of library director and that scheduling of interviews should commence within the next few weeks.

Beginning January 9, 2008, the monthly Trustees meetings will take place at 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

 

Robert Dilts moved to adjourn the meeting, Lee Ann Podruch seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Nora von Stange