The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm by President Hal Heusner.
Those present: Hal Heusner, Tina Schroeder, Cornelia Wells, Kathy Donohue, Diane Jacko, Cindy Farbaniec, Pete Hanley, Megan Baker, and Joan Howse – recording secretary. Those absent: Patti Haux and Jill LaGoy.
The minutes of the June meeting were received and reviewed by all. There were no additions or corrections. Motion to accept the minutes by Cornelia Wells, second by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Jill LaGoy was not present to review the financial report, so the report was tabled until the August meeting.
Megan Baker presented her director’s report. Pete Hanley moved to accept the director’s report, second by Diane Jacko, and carried
Project Assignments
Finance – Pete Hanley: The CD, worth 422,624.58, was placed in the Money Market account. Pete has spoken to three fuel oil vendors, and he favors Hometown Oil as they offer a budget plan. Pete also requests permission to set this up before the end of July. Cornelia Wells moved to allow Pete Hanley to set up an account with Hometown Oil, second by Tina Schroeder, and carried.
Personnel – Cornelia Wells: The Personnel Committee will meet on July 29th at 6pm.
Plan of Service – Diane Jacko: Diane reported on the success of the Open House. About 50 people attended. The food was wonderful. Thanks to all involved.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: Cindy talked about a silent auction, baskets and gift certificates, Kate VanDyck, and the Friends of the Library. The 50/50 raffle is ongoing, amount raised so far, $96. The fundraising letter was discussed. The letter should be out before November 1st. We will check into the cost of printing the letter, stamps, envelopes, versus having the letter commercially done.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: Tina Schroeder passed out posters for the sale. The tent and the tables will be set up on Wednesday between 6:30 and 7pm. The books will be moved on Thursday at 7pm. Gena Lindyberg will bring her Confirmation students to help. There was a discussion about what to do with the leftover books. It was decided that any leftover books would be taken to the landfill. Jill LaGoy will get the startup money. The newspapers and radio stations have been notified about the sale.
Building and Grounds – Kathy Donohue: Hal Heusner has walked the property with Jim Gerard, a landscape architect. Mr. Girard might be able to do the work between other jobs and give us a better price.
Community Relations – Cindy Farbaniec: Nothing to report.
Communications: Thank you notes have been sent to the Girl Scouts for their book drive and to the Garden Club for their donation of a gardening book.
We have received an email from Sara Dallas, director of SALS, about meeting with our board. We will have a special meeting this fall to meet with her.
Upcoming Events – New agenda item.
Katrina Trask presented by Betty Spinelli – July 31st at 7pm
Cate Mandigo sale – August 9th and 10th from 10am – 4pm
Fall Festival – October 11th. Megan is planning a series of local storytellers for children. The next meeting of the committee will be July 28th and Megan plans to attend.
Summer Reading Program – Caren Hoffman-Smith is running the program. The book chosen for the older children is James and the Giant Peach. Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs hand delivered the 15 books needed. We will send a thank you for their terrific service.
Unfinished Business
Policies – medical, behavior, and computers to be worked on.
Calendar of events – Megan has prepared a preliminary calendar.
Compensation Plan – New York State tabled the discussion, but plans to revisit the topic this fall.
Handyman – work in progress.
Nancy Corliss Program – Megan reported the program went well and was attended by 15 people.
The next meeting will be August 27th at 7pm.
Cindy Farbaniec moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:32pm, second by Tina Schroeder, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Howse
Recording Secretary
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