The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Hal Heusner.
Those present: Pete Hanley, Hal Heusner, Megan Baker, Cindy Farbaniec, Cornelia Wells, Patti Haux, and Joan Howse – recording secretary. Diane Jacko, Kathy Donohue, Tina Schroeder, and Jill LaGoy were absent.
The minutes of the May meeting were received and reviewed by all. Patti Haux moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Pete Hanley, and carried.
No financial report due to Jill LaGoy’s absence.
Megan Baker presented her director’s report. A thank you letter should be sent to the Girl Scouts for their book drive. Patti Haux made a motion to accept the director’s report, seconded by Pete Hanley and carried.
There was a discussion about hiring a handyman on a per job pay and a set number of hours a year. The budget committee will add this to next year’s budget. We should keep the amount paid under $600. If we pay by check, the person should have insurance. Hal and Megan will work on a list of our expectations
Project Assignments
Finance – Pete Hanley: Our CD comes due in July and we can reinvest it for 18 months at 3.5% interest. Pete suggested that due to the rising cost of fuel, we should but the money in a money market account.
Personnel – Cornelia Wells: The personnel committee had a meeting and is in the process of reviewing the SALS handbook. Megan had give Cornelia a copy of the job description prepared by Joe Mammola several years ago.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: It was suggested to separate other fund raising events from the Book Sale as that demands so much of our time. We should also have a special meeting or a joint meeting with the Friends. On October 11th, the town is planning a Fall Festival, and all organizations are being asked to participate. A book sale and a white elephant sale were suggested. Megan would also like to schedule a series of story tellers. Megan will ask several local people to participate. The fund drive letter should be mailed by the end of October. Cornelia Wells moved that we hold a 50/50 raffle to start on July 1st, and finish on October 11th, seconded by Patti Haux, and carried.
Plan of Service – Diane Jacko: Megan made the presentation for Diane. There is an Open House scheduled for July 17th to be held jointly with the Friends. There are several sign up sheets for work, food, etc. Miriam Mastrianni is in charge of the food. The setup will be from 5 – 6pm, the Open House will be from 6 – 8pm, and take down from 8 – 9pm. Diane has asked for some funds to purchase flowers and balloons. Ed Sheridan has agreed to put together a slide show.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: Patti has made arrangements for the setup of the tents, tables, and hand carts. The tent and tables will be set up on Wednesday, July 23rd, the books will be brought down from the attic on Thursday, July 24th. And the sale will be July 25, 26, and 27. The sale ends at 3pm on Sunday, and Megan will try to find someone to take the leftover books. Our meeting for July will be held on the Tuesday before the sale. Megan will send will remind us before the next meeting.
Building and Grounds – Kathy Donohue: Hal Heusner will walk around the grounds with Jim Girard, a local landscaper, to see what needs to be done. He also expressed some worry about the trees around the building.
Community Relations – Cindy Farbaniec: Nothing to report.
Communications: Megan has been contacted by Cate Mandigo about having a sale on the library lawn. She would sell her artwork and give 20% of the profit to the library. Pete Hanley moved allow Cate Mandigo to have a sale on the lawn, seconded by Patti Haux, and carried.
Unfinished Business
Pest control- there is no more odors.
Policies – Pete is checking with SALS.
Dick Swire letter – as the date given in the letter has been reached and we have not heard from Mr. Swire, the issue is closed. If anyone is approached, they are asked to tell Mr. Swire to get in touch with Hal.
Nancy Corliss – program is scheduled for July 18 at 7pm.
Library calendar – Megan has prepared a preliminary calendar.
NYS Deferred Compensation Plan – the library is not eligible for the plan. Another plan that would include libraries and being considered by the state legislature has been tabled at the present time.
New Business
Katrina Trask program by Betty Spinelli is scheduled for July 31 at 7pm.
Mark Posteraro has looked at the outside faucet which is broken. He will check on prices and get back to Megan. Motion to let Megan and Hal make the decision about the faucet by Patti Haux, second by Cornelia Wells, and carried.
The next meeting will be July 22 at 7pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Howse
Recording Secretary
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