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Library Minutes 06/16/2016
Holland Public Library
                                                                 Board of Trustees

Meeting minutes for June 16, 2016
Members present:  Peggy Lowell, Lynn Harhay; Jessi McCarthy, Director
The chairman called the meeting to order at 3:58PM

Old Business
  • The minutes of the May meeting were approved by a vote of 2-0.
  • Reorganization of the Board:  Peggy Lowell will continue as Chairman; Lynn Harhay will continue as Secretary.
  • Director’s report:  See attached.
  • Library assistant posting:  Interviews are being held; the posting closes on Friday, June 17, 2016; the new assistant will begin next week.
  • Building maintenance:  The garden work was placed on hold as the Board discussed the possibility of needing a new patron printer or having the porch and ramp repainted; Jessi will contact her painter for an estimate on the painting.
  • Long-range plan:  The ARIS numbers will be published shortly; they can be used to update the long-range plan.
  • Trash removal:  Jessi talked to Eli Gillen, our Select Board liaison, who will look into the issue; this was not budgeted for the Library and will not be paid until the Select Board gives the Library formal notice.
  • Summer reading:  The Library will hold its annual book sale during the Town’s tag sale;  a musician will be playing and sign-ups for summer reading will occur; programs are being set up with the Police Department and the Community Center; PawSocks tickets will be a prize for reaching a reading goal.
  • Patron printer:  Jessi will contact CWMars to re-set the password and make that printer functional again.
  • Library furniture:  The Executive Secretary set a price limit of $700-800 for new Library furniture; our Board and Jessi researched the catalogs, but could not find suitable furniture for that price; Jessi will research further and contact Kelli Robbins with what will be acceptable.



New Business
  • Fire alarm:  The Library’s fire alarm was going off when the Library was closed; it should be hard-wired and tied into the Town Hall’s system; Jessi will ask the Police Department for information on who they use.
  • Movie license:  The Library has collaborted with the community center for an unlimited movie license for all ages; our part was $200.
  • Recall procedure:  The Board discussed the recall procedure and decided to ask the Selectmen to intervene; Eli Gillen, as our board liaison, will be asked to talk to Janet.
  • Vouchers:  See attached.
  • Next meeting:  July 21, 2016.
  • Adjournment:  The chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:33PM.
Minutes submitted by:  Lynn Harhay, secreatary