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

 

The meeting was called to order at 4:25 p.m.

 

LeeAnn Podruch moved to approve the minutes of the Trustees’ meeting for the months of September and November 2007; Lisa Perrault seconded the motion and the aforementioned minutes were approved.

 

Lisa Perrault presented the Treasurer’s report for the period ending November 30, 2007.  The Trustees discussed donations, the reporting format, investments and funds available for book expenses.  Ms. Perrault reported that expenses are in line with budgetary expectations and that there are no financial concerns at this time. 

 

Mary Rutherford, Interim Director, presented the librarian’s report.  In its consideration of it, the Trustees discussed personnel issues, purchases of supplies, cleaning of the Library, and on-line accounts.  The focus of the discussion was on computer problems.  Mary has prepared a list identifying the problems that have arisen since November 2007, and what, if any, resolution was accomplished.  She will present this to the town manager this week.  From her recommendations, the Trustees authorized Mary to purchase a new laminator and screen forthwith.

 

The Trustees made a decision to purchase candy bars from the Foster Grandparent Program for the volunteers for Valentine’s Day.

 

The question arose as to whether the new disc polisher should be available for public use or limited to staff use.  The Trustees’ decision on this matter was that its use is to be limited to Library purposes by Library staff.

 

The Board expressed its glowing thanks to Mary for all of her time, efforts, initiatives, ideas and accomplishments during her service as Interim Director.

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Nora von Stange