The meeting was called to order at 7:12 by President Hal Heusner.
Those present: Patti Haux, Hal Heusner, Kathy Donohue, Jill LaGoy, Tina Schroeder, Cindy Farbaniec, and Megan Baker. Others present: Deanne Rehm, liaison from the Town Board, and Tom Roepe.
The minutes of the March meeting were received and reviewed by all. Several corrections were made. Cindy Farbaniec moved to accept the minutes, second by Patti Haux, and carried.
Ed Sheridan realized that there was more involved in serving on the Board of Trustees and has given his resignation. Tina Schroeder moved to accept Ed’s resignation, second by Patti Haux, and carried. Hal Heusner introduced Tom Roepe, who has expressed interest in serving on the board. Cindy Farbaniec moved to accept Tom Roepe as the replacement for Ed Sheridan until the next election in January 2010, second by Patti Haux, and carried.
Jill LaGoy presented the financial report. Tina Schroeder moved to accept the financial report, second by Tom Roepe, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the Director’s report. Jill LaGoy moved to accept the Director’s report, second by Tom Roepe, and carried.
Project Assignments
Finance – Pete Hanley: No report
Personnel – Tom Conerty: No report
Plan of Service – Cindy Farbaniec: No report.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: We have received $19248 as of today’s date.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: The cost to repair the tent will be $20, and we will be allowed to use it again.
Building and Grounds – Hal Heusner: Tom is interested in working with Hal on this project. Hal will be repainting the parking lot with wider spaces. There was no report from our handyman.
Candida Smith: After several emails, Megan spoke to Candida tonight, who has given us free reign on the event. Hal will ask Tom Conerty to chair the event.
Communications
Thank you letter from Diane Jacko.
Emails from Sara Dallas – Better World Books, forwarded email from Bernard Margolis, the state librarian.
Email from Michael Borges of NYLA about offer from Energy Plus.
Letter from SALS about vacancy on SALS Board of Trustees
Email from Jennifer Ferriss of SALS about Youth Grant. Megan talked about the plans for the Summer Reading Program
Packet from Warren County about ExpolreNY400.com to celebrate the quadricentennial of Hudson and Champlain’s voyages. Megan was asked to put together a collection of books and hang the flag that came in the packet.
Upcoming Events
Friends Spring Reading – May 13
Mary Perry and Bonnie Donnelly – April 29
Unfinished Business
Policies – Medical, behavior, and computers. Hal intends to meet with Pete and firm up what our computer policies should be, including use of MySpace.
Compensation Plan – nothing to report.
Calendar of events – nothing new.
Frame for the charter amendment – Megan has purchased one and Jim Glasko will do the work.
Park benches from Laura McGrew – she would like to purchase two benches that match the town benches and not spend over $500. We shall proceed.
Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum Film Festival – plans are ongoing. Megan will have a calendar ready for next month so that trustees can volunteer for “Trustee Duty”.
Magazine subscriptions – Megan has subscribed to Field and Stream and 2 patrons are donating Cosmopolitan and Yankee.
Outdoor Ashtray – Cindy Farbaniec has purchased one from Home Depot and it is outside. Megan will ask the town to see that it is emptied.
SALS workshops – Megan attended 2 in March and plans to attend the 5 part of the CPLA program on April 29 & 30.
Children using MySpace and Facebook – according to SALS, we are not supposed to know what patrons are doing on the public computers. Tina has obtained Crandall Library and Bolton Central School’s policies concerning computers and children.
Thoughts and Plans for 2009
- Megan discussed the possibility of more outside seating: IE front porch or pavilion.
- Cindy would like to see more programming and will talk to the Diamond Point library for advice.
- Hal discussed the foundation of the building and the run off from the museum and the park.
Motion by Kathy Donohue to adjourn the meeting at 9:14pm, seconded by Cindy Farbaniec, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Minutes of the Bolton Free Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting - February 25, 2009
Trustees present: Kathy Donohue, Pete Hanley, Hal Heusner, Diane Jacko, Jill LaGoy, Tina Schroeder, Cornelia Wells, Megan Baker, and Deanne Rehm – liaison from the Town Board.
President Hal Heusner called the meeting to order at 6:31pm.
The minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 23, 2008 were reviewed. Hal Heusner moved to accept those minutes, second by Diane Jacko, and carried.
The Annual Financial report was presented by Jill LaGoy. Our expenditures for the year were $77,808 (107.3%) and our revenues were $79,721 (110%). Diane Jacko moved to accept the annual financial report, second by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the Annual Director’s report. Diane Jacko moved to accept the annual director’s report, seconded by Jill LaGoy, and carried.
The results of the Annual Election, held on January 10, 2008 were announced:
Ed Sheridan received 37 votes
Tom Conerty received 37 votes.
Both men were invited to attend our monthly meeting which follows this one.
The trustees and terms are as follows
Patti Haux 2010
Hal Heusner 2011
Kathy Donohue 2011
Jill LaGoy 2012
Tina Schroeder 2012
Cindy Farbaniec 2013
Pete Hanley 2013
Tom Conerty 2014
Ed Sheridan 2014
Tina Schroeder moved to designate The Post Star, Lake George Mirror, and the Adirondack Journal as our official newspapers, seconded by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Pete Hanley moved to designate TD Banknorth as our financial institution, second by Diane Jacko, and carried.
The date of the next Annual Meeting will be Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 7:00pm.
Jill LaGoy moved to adjourn the annual meeting at 6:45pm, second by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
President Hal Heusner called the meeting to order at 6:31pm.
The minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 23, 2008 were reviewed. Hal Heusner moved to accept those minutes, second by Diane Jacko, and carried.
The Annual Financial report was presented by Jill LaGoy. Our expenditures for the year were $77,808 (107.3%) and our revenues were $79,721 (110%). Diane Jacko moved to accept the annual financial report, second by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the Annual Director’s report. Diane Jacko moved to accept the annual director’s report, seconded by Jill LaGoy, and carried.
The results of the Annual Election, held on January 10, 2008 were announced:
Ed Sheridan received 37 votes
Tom Conerty received 37 votes.
Both men were invited to attend our monthly meeting which follows this one.
The trustees and terms are as follows
Patti Haux 2010
Hal Heusner 2011
Kathy Donohue 2011
Jill LaGoy 2012
Tina Schroeder 2012
Cindy Farbaniec 2013
Pete Hanley 2013
Tom Conerty 2014
Ed Sheridan 2014
Tina Schroeder moved to designate The Post Star, Lake George Mirror, and the Adirondack Journal as our official newspapers, seconded by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Pete Hanley moved to designate TD Banknorth as our financial institution, second by Diane Jacko, and carried.
The date of the next Annual Meeting will be Wednesday, January 13 2010 at 7:00pm.
Jill LaGoy moved to adjourn the annual meeting at 6:45pm, second by Pete Hanley, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
Bolton Free Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting - March 25, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by President Hal Heusner.
Those present: Patti Haux, Hal Heusner, Tina Schroeder, Ed Sheridan, Cindy Farbaniec, Tom Conerty, and Megan Baker. Those absent: Kathy Donohue, Jill LaGoy, and Pete Hanley.
The minutes of the February meeting were received and reviewed by all. Patti Haux moved to accept the minutes, second by Ed Sheridan, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the financial report, due to Jill’s absence. Tom Conerty moved to accept the financial report, second by Ed Sheridan, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the Director’s report. Tom Conerty moved to accept the Director’s report, second by Patti Haux, and carried. Ed Sheridan suggested that Megan check Overstock.com for possible book purchases.
Project Assignments
Finance: No report
Personnel: No report
Plan of Service: No report.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: We have received $18793 as of today’s date.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: The dates for the sale will be July 24, 25, 26. Set up will be July 22 and 23.
Building and Grounds – Hal Heusner: Hal has met with a forester to discuss the trees. 2 trees, possibly 3, need to come down and much trimming should be done. Hal will contact several tree removal companies and ask for bids. Jim Girard Landscaping has been to the library and we are waiting to hear back from them. There was an update and description of the jobs done by our handyman. See the attached email.
Communications
Fax from Long island Coalition Against Censorship – The board agreed to this display for 2010.
Emails from Sara Dallas about Library Institute and possible grants – see attached.
Thank you letter from Neil Roberts from the Office of the Aging.
Upcoming Events
Friends Spring Reading – May 6
Mary Perry and Bonnie Donnelly – April 29
Unfinished Business
Policies – Medical, behavior, and computers. Nothing to report.
Compensation Plan – nothing to report – Pete Hanley is following up on this.
Calendar of events – nothing new
Park benches from Laura McGrew – we are waiting for the snow to melt.
What...Me Worry? Megan reported a very small turnout. Helena Holod will try again and hold it in the evening.
Absentee ballots – the board agrees that this is unnecessary.
Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum Film Festival – the Opera Museum will hold a winter film festival and Megan informed us of the titles chosen.
Magazine subscriptions – new subscriptions were discussed and Megan will follow up on the suggestions from the board.
Thoughts and Plans for 2009 – Committee assignments:
Ø Finance
Ø Personnel – Tom Conerty
Ø Plan of Service
Ø Fund Raising
Ø Book Sale – Patti Haux, Tina Schroeder, Ed Sheridan, Tom Conerty
Ø Buildings and Grounds – Hal Heusner
Ø Candida Smith – much discussion about this situation. Megan will try again to contact Candida, and mention a possible David Smith Weekend.
New Business
Outdoor ashtrays – the board agreed that one is necessary and Cindy Farbaniec was authorized to pick one up at Lowes or Home Depot.
SALS workshops – Megan attended one on March 11th about the Summer Reading Program and will attend another on March 31st about Overdrive downloadable books.
CPLA Program – Megan will attend the 4th part of this series on April 29th and 30th.
Children using Facebook and MySpace – Megan expressed some concern about children using the wrong ages. She will contact SALS for policy and direction. We will also seek direction from the school and support each other.
Motion by Tom Conerty to adjourn the meeting at 9:08pm, seconded by Cindy Farbaniec, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
Those present: Patti Haux, Hal Heusner, Tina Schroeder, Ed Sheridan, Cindy Farbaniec, Tom Conerty, and Megan Baker. Those absent: Kathy Donohue, Jill LaGoy, and Pete Hanley.
The minutes of the February meeting were received and reviewed by all. Patti Haux moved to accept the minutes, second by Ed Sheridan, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the financial report, due to Jill’s absence. Tom Conerty moved to accept the financial report, second by Ed Sheridan, and carried.
Megan Baker presented the Director’s report. Tom Conerty moved to accept the Director’s report, second by Patti Haux, and carried. Ed Sheridan suggested that Megan check Overstock.com for possible book purchases.
Project Assignments
Finance: No report
Personnel: No report
Plan of Service: No report.
Fund Raising – Cindy Farbaniec: We have received $18793 as of today’s date.
Book Sale Committee – Patti Haux: The dates for the sale will be July 24, 25, 26. Set up will be July 22 and 23.
Building and Grounds – Hal Heusner: Hal has met with a forester to discuss the trees. 2 trees, possibly 3, need to come down and much trimming should be done. Hal will contact several tree removal companies and ask for bids. Jim Girard Landscaping has been to the library and we are waiting to hear back from them. There was an update and description of the jobs done by our handyman. See the attached email.
Communications
Fax from Long island Coalition Against Censorship – The board agreed to this display for 2010.
Emails from Sara Dallas about Library Institute and possible grants – see attached.
Thank you letter from Neil Roberts from the Office of the Aging.
Upcoming Events
Friends Spring Reading – May 6
Mary Perry and Bonnie Donnelly – April 29
Unfinished Business
Policies – Medical, behavior, and computers. Nothing to report.
Compensation Plan – nothing to report – Pete Hanley is following up on this.
Calendar of events – nothing new
Park benches from Laura McGrew – we are waiting for the snow to melt.
What...Me Worry? Megan reported a very small turnout. Helena Holod will try again and hold it in the evening.
Absentee ballots – the board agrees that this is unnecessary.
Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum Film Festival – the Opera Museum will hold a winter film festival and Megan informed us of the titles chosen.
Magazine subscriptions – new subscriptions were discussed and Megan will follow up on the suggestions from the board.
Thoughts and Plans for 2009 – Committee assignments:
Ø Finance
Ø Personnel – Tom Conerty
Ø Plan of Service
Ø Fund Raising
Ø Book Sale – Patti Haux, Tina Schroeder, Ed Sheridan, Tom Conerty
Ø Buildings and Grounds – Hal Heusner
Ø Candida Smith – much discussion about this situation. Megan will try again to contact Candida, and mention a possible David Smith Weekend.
New Business
Outdoor ashtrays – the board agreed that one is necessary and Cindy Farbaniec was authorized to pick one up at Lowes or Home Depot.
SALS workshops – Megan attended one on March 11th about the Summer Reading Program and will attend another on March 31st about Overdrive downloadable books.
CPLA Program – Megan will attend the 4th part of this series on April 29th and 30th.
Children using Facebook and MySpace – Megan expressed some concern about children using the wrong ages. She will contact SALS for policy and direction. We will also seek direction from the school and support each other.
Motion by Tom Conerty to adjourn the meeting at 9:08pm, seconded by Cindy Farbaniec, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Schroeder
Secretary
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