Meeting Minutes, Wednesday May 3, 2017
The board meeting for the Trustees of Brown Memorial Library was called to order at 6:10 pm. In attendance were: Connie Scheffy, Nola Jordan, Mary Chris Duncan, Annette Leonas, Sandy Wadlington, Meg Fearnley and Ellen Barselle. Annette served as acting chair in Patty’s absence.
1. Ellen Barselle was welcomed as a member of the board for the current year, filling the position vacated by Garry Kalajian.
2.The secretary’s report was presented. A motion was made and passed to accept the report.
3. The treasurer’s report was presented. The library received donations in the total amount of $1,063.00: $63.00 from the on-going book sale and $1,000.00 to the Ruth Bibbo Children’s Fund. A motion was made and passed to accept the donations. A $10,000.00 portion of our appropriation was received from the town. The electric bill for the month of April was higher than usual due to the expense of running portable heaters during the time when the boiler quit and before the new one was installed. A motion was made and passed to accept the treasurer’s report.
4.The librarian’s report was presented. April was a light month for the library.
5. Old business
A. The trustees voted to use the library Special Projects Fund to convert the current fluorescent lighting to LED lighting. Work will begin shortly.
B. The new copy of the by-laws was accepted and will be posted on the library web site. Revised policies will be reviewed and posted soon.
C. Sandy will serve as the “on-call” person when the fire alarm system malfunctions.
6. New Business
A. Coverage for the Spring Book and Plant sale on May 27 is complete.
B. The book discussion group for May will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. Copies of the book, Stoner ,by John Williams, are available at the checkout desk.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at 6:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Scheffy, Secretary