Brown Memorial Library Trustees
Meeting Minutes, Wednesday April 5, 2017
The board meeting for the Trustees of Brown Memorial Library was called to order at 6:05 pm. In attendance were: Connie Scheffy, Nola Jordan, Patty Furness, Mary Chris Duncan, Annette Leonas, Meg Fearnley and Ellen Barselle (prospective member.)
1.The secretary’s report from the March 1, 2017 meeting was accepted.
2.The treasurer’s report was presented for March. The library received donations in the total amount of $117.00: $67.00 from the on-going book sale, $20.00 in general donations, and $30.00 for lost books. A motion was made and passed to accept the donations. Repair of the lift, and electrical work on the fire alarm system accounted for substantial maintenance expenditures. The new boiler has been installed. The old boiler quit the day after town meeting, where a warrant article providing $10,000 for the boiler was passed, increasing our request by $5,000. The bill will be presented to the town. A motion was made and passed to accept the treasurer’s report.
3.The librarian’s report was presented. March was a good month for the library. Totals were the same or higher in all categories from last month.
4. Old business
A. New evaluation forms will be distributed to complete Meg’s evaluation.
B. The by-laws and policy update has begun with a draft of new bylaws presented. These will be reviewed for discussion at the May meeting.
C. An electrical contractor has assessed the lighting situation at the library and a quote is forthcoming regarding the cost of replacing the fluorescent lights with LEDs.
5. New Business
A. The board formally accepted Garry Kalajian’s resignation
B. A motion was made and passed to nominate Ellen Barselle for the position of trustee to fill the position vacated by Garry until the next election. A letter will be written to the selectmen to request that she be appointed.
C. The book discussion group for April will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm. Copies of the book, Those Who Save Us, by Jenna Blum, are available at the checkout desk.
D. The yearly Easter Egg Scramble will be held on April 15, at 11:00 am.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 6:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Scheffy, Secretary