Brown Memorial Library Trustees
Meeting Minutes, Wednesday January 4, 2017
The board meeting for the Trustees of Brown Memorial Library was called to order at 6:10 p.m. In attendance were: Connie Scheffy, Nola Jordan, Patty Furness, Garry Kalajian, Annette Leonas and Meg Fearnley.
1.The secretary’s report was presented from the December 7, 2016 meeting. A motion was made and passed to accept the minutes.
2.The treasurer’s report was presented for December. The library received donations in the total amount of $773.00: $73.00 from the on-going book sale and $700.00 in general donations. A motion was made and passed to accept the donations. The library has received the remainder of its appropriation from the town. A motion was made and passed to accept the treasurer’s report.
3.The librarian’s report was presented. Totals were down in most areas from the previous December, particularly in total circulation. It should be noted that the library was closed for three extra days in December due to the holidays.
4. Old business
A. The furnace continues to be a concern. The possibility of obtaining a furnace from the town hall is being considered. Discussion occurred regarding the advisability of making use of a used furnace versus obtaining a new one. More investigation of this used furnace is necessary to determine if it would be appropriate for the library. In light of the fragile condition of the existing furnace, the board voted to allow Nola Jordan to act on behalf of the library in the event of an emergency.
B. Replacing fluorescent lighting with LED lights continues to be a work in progress
5.New business
A. The trustees will review current by-laws and policies and update where necessary. Discussion will be continued at February meeting.
B. The next book group will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00p.m. to discuss We are all Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Scheffy, Secretary