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Fairlee Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

April 14, 2010 

Present: Debra Edmands, Deborah Chambers, Steven Brown, Cindi Piper, Mary Daly, and Bev Wilkins.

Meeting CTO: 6:40 PM.

 

SECRETARY'S REPORT:
In March 2010 minutes: "nest," corrected to next. In Treasurer's report "Debra" changed to Deborah. Minutes as corrected approved by all. All approved the December minutes.

TREASURER'S REPORT:
Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney statements/reports reviewed. $300 (checking) from the Lake Morey Protective Association and other donations totaling $800 to be transferred to the Storage Fund CD. All CDs to mature in May. Handicap ramp needs coating, costing approximately $100. Approved to move $800 to Storage Fund from checking. Interest will buy nature books (Perkins) and books (Titus). The length of time for CD investment will be discussed at the next meeting. 

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Bev and Mary reviewed their experience at the Town Officers Conference at Lake Morey Inn. Fund raising ideas, security, friend's groups were discussed. Fund raising parking lot speech was discussed. Yard work volunteer list and Friends of library interest will be placed in newsletter. There will be a special events listing. The goals and objectives for the 5-year plan discussed.

Next Meeting: May 10, 2010, at 6:30 PM.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectively submitted,
Steven Brown, Secretary

 

 

 

 



 
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May 10, 2010.

Present:  Debra Edmands, Deborah Chambers, Steven Brown, Cindi Piper, Bev Wilkins, and Mary Daly.

Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:
Corrections made to April minutes:  "All CD's ".  Strike "Money will be added to CD's."  Strike "$4140 put into the separate CD's."  Add "CTO 6:30PM."  Minutes approved by all as amended.

TREASURER'S REPORT: 
Sears service contract for the vacuum cleaner reviewed by Debra.  After discussion, the Board voted not to renew the contract. Reports reviewed by Deborah.  CD matures 5/13/10.  Reviewed local bank rates.  The Titus and Perkin CD interest was withdrawn to checking account.  Balances to two year CD's are at Wells River Savings Bank.

Deborah wants to include spacing of books on shelves included in Goal and Objectives of 5-year plan.  She would like function books facing out.  Discussion followed.

LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: 
Item III: Reviewed display case exhibits.  Item VI:  Outside brush was removed.  No volunteers signed up for spring cleanup.  Preparations for Volunteer Tea reviewed.  Reviewed Goals and Objectives for 5-year plan:  discussion about online catalog, assessing shelving needs for collection.

Debra announced intent of leaving her position at the library by the end of the year.  A new librarian will have to be hired and orientated for a two month period.

Next Meeting:  June 15, 2010 at 6:30PM.

Meeting adjourned at 7:49PM.

Respectively submitted,
Steven Brown, Secretary



 
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