Brown Memorial Library Trustee’s meeting, December 5th, 2018
In attendance: Seth Benowitz, Nola Jordan, Jason Grey, Annette Leonas, Patty Furness, Connie Scheffy, Ellen Barselle, and Sandy Wadlington
Meeting was called to order at 5PM.
- The Secretary’s report was read. It was accepted, pending the addition of Tom Radford’s last name.
- The Treasurer’s report was presented. All on par. Donations of $92 ($32 general and $60 ongoing book sale) voted on and accepted. There was a larger amount spent for furnishing and fixtures because of the downpayment for the new LED lighting. Nola (Treasurer) explained what “Town Held Funds” are for the library- when a gift of money is made to the town for the library, every quarter the interest from that fund is given to the library for the purpose of buying books. Treasurer’s report motion was passed.
- Librarian’s report was presented. All is on track. Nola complimented the Librarian on the success of the monthly book club.
- Old business: Seth received delivery of new lighting fixtures as well as an invoice (via email) for 14 fixtures from Peter Salvitti. Invoice for remainder of fixtures and shipping forthcoming. Seth showed an example of new fixtures to be installed in the stacks room. There is a tentative starting date of Jan. 14, 2019 for installation of new fixtures. The basement project will start at a later date. There was a motion to pay Peter Salvitti (toward the end of the month) which passed. Nola suggested a little publicity for this lighting project would be helpful, and that funds come out of book sale proceeds. Ellen (Librarian) mentioned the need, under “CIP” (Capital Improvement Project) of new carpet, new paint (walls), and an automated system to eventually replace the card catalog system. Ellen said new system would cost approximately 2-3 thousand per year. Ellen said cost of labor and time with old system would be offset by new system. She will look further into costs of set-up and running fees. Nola said budget would have to be revised when the time comes. There was a reminder the Santa would be at the library Saturday Dec.8th at 4PM to light the tree.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40PM.
Next meeting January 2 2019 at 6PM.
Respectfully submitted, Sandy Wadlington, Secretary