The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by President Hal Heusner.
Those present: Hal Heusner, Tina Schroeder, Deanne Rehm, Jill LaGoy, and Patti Haux. Those absent: Megan Baker and Kathy Donohue
The minutes of the October meeting were received and reviewed by all. The date of the meeting should be changed to October 22, not October 29th. Patti Haux moved to approve the minutes, second by Jill LaGoy, and carried. The minutes of the Special meeting held on November 5th to discuss the charter amendment were read by Hal Heusner. Megan has spoken to Joseph Mattie and the proposal to change our charter and the check for $60 was received on time and will be discussed at the January meeting of the NYS Department of Education Board of Regents. Patti Haux moved to approve those minutes, seconded by Tina Schroeder, and carried.
Jill LaGoy presented the financial report. We have received the $2500 from SALS (we were unsure if we were going to get it). Hal suggested that we find the addresses of summer guests for Bolton and the Diamond Point area for our donation request. Discussion followed. Patti Haux moved to accept the financial report; Tina Schroeder seconded the motion and carried.
The director’s report was presented and discussed. Jill LaGoy moved to accept the director’s report, second by Patti Haux, and carried.
Project Assignments
Finance – Pete Hanley: Nothing to report. Hal requested that everything needed for the 2009 budget be included. Also be looking ahead for future needs.
Personnel – Cornelia Wells: Cornelia, Hal, and Pete met and have worked on some corrections.
Plan of Service – Diane Jacko: Diane spoke with Sara Dallas for further input. Discussion followed.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: Nothing to report, except very positive feedback to the fund letter.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: Patti has finalized the plan for future book sales. The Legion’s tent has two bent poles, and the Legion will have the poles repaired and send a bill for that repair to the library.
Building and Grounds – Kathy Donohue: Hal has given up on the tree guy and will look again in the spring. Deanne Rehm suggested talking to Kathy Simmes. Jeff Moore, our new handyman is working our extremely well. Jill read a report from Jeff on his work accomplished so far.
Communications: We have received thank you notes from the BCS Kindergarten class for their visit to the library and from Jill McGill and Garth Monroe for the services that the library continues to offer.
We have also received a request from Richard Wargo of the Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum to use the library for its Summer Film Festival. No popcorn! Patti Haux moved to allow the Film Festival, second by Tina Schroeder, and carried. We questioned if the museum would be using a donation jar.
Upcoming Events
Friends Winter Reading – December 10th
Unfinished Business
Policies – Medical, behavior, and computers. Still open
Compensation Plan – nothing new
Calendar of events – nothing new
Donation Sign – Hal would like this in place before next summer.
Bulletin Board – Jeff has seen the kiosk and will work to make it be presentable. Megan has suggested that it be placed towards the front of the room near the magazine rack.
Candida Smith – has Megan heard from Candida?
Neil Roberts of the Office of the Aging – Megan has spoken to Mr. Roberts and he is supposed to get back to her with more information.
Katrina Trask – This program was attended by about 25 people and very well received.
New Business
The postponement of the Election of Trustees was discussed. We cannot set a date for the election until we hear from the state. It could be possible to set the date for the end of February.
The next meeting will be December 17th at 7pm. This is a week early to accommodate Christmas.
Patti Haux moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm, second by Hal Heusner, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
Thursday, December 18, 2008
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