Brown Memorial Library Trustee’s Meeting Minutes for November 7th, 2018
In attendance: Patty Furness, Nola Jordan, Ellen Barselle, Seth Benowitz, Annette Leonas, Connie Scheffy, and Sandy Wadlington.
The meeting was called to order at 6PM.
- The secretary’s report for October 3rd was read. A motion to accept it was passed.
- The treasurer’s report was presented. There was a motion to accept all donations which was passed. The treasurer said all expenses are on track. There was a discussion of next year’s budget which will be presented to the budget committee. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report was passed.
- The librarian’s report was presented. The number of patrons was up with a huge turnout (252 children and adults) for Halloween.
- Old Business- Regarding the LED lighting project, Seth further explained lighting redesign as well as estimates for parts and labor. Peter Salvitti is the contractor we would be buying fixtures from, and Tom Radford would do the installation. There was a vote to accept Peter’s estimate, and to pay for it (30%, initially) from the special projects fund. Vote passed. The color of the lighting was discussed in hopes the bulbs could be a little warmer. Seth reminded us the basement lighting is a separate issue and would be addressed at a later date. Regarding the carpet- a new one will soon be necessary. Ellen had Floorcraft from New London look at it. Their estimate for a new carpet was around 9 thousand. Patty suggested we go to Tucker Library in Henniker to look at their new carpet for a comparison.
- New Business- Ellen suggested buying an inexpensive (under $100) infrared “fireplace” insert for our fireplace. This would help with ambiance and heat. The wattage used would cost approximately 25 cents an hour. With the addition of a heavy duty extension cord, a motion was presented and passed. Ellen asked that the Wednesday before this Thanksgiving be a day off; a motion was made and passed. Annette will print out policy by-laws, and we will discuss holidays at next meeting. Nola reminded us we need to think about Trustee recruitment.
- The next meeting will be December 5th at 5PM. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10PM.
Respectfully submitted, Sandy Wadlington, Secretary