GALE LIBRARY
DATE: June 14, 2006
PLACE: Gale Library
TIME: 9:00
CALL TO ORDER: 9:04
ROLL CALL: Marilyn Landry, chairperson; Sally Woodman, secretary; Beverly Batchelder, alt.; Terry Caswell, director; Irene Giannatsis, Friends of the Library
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Read and accepted. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Read and accepted.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Read and accepted.
COMMUNICATIONS and CORRESPONDANCE: - A letter from Maritime Northeast was received explaining their intent to partition for a waiver. _ The mission statement was printed out so that we could all be aware of its content. - A list of four ordinances proposed by the selectmen was read and discussed. - A check, coming from a grant, for $125 was received to fund the summer reading program.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: It was discussed and decided that we would have copies of 1 or 2 library policies printed and distributed to each board member before upcoming meeting. This would allow time to carefully review them and propose any possible changes.
NEW BUSINESS: Carol Szot contacted Ermer Palmer concerning the need for a new oil tank. Mr. Palmer came to the library to assess the Situation and gave a rough estimate of $2,000. It was decided to put off voting on this issue until the August meeting. The new small shed is in place to hold trash. Terry was able to obtain a quote for a larger storage shed in which to store library overflow materials. Due to space restrictions, a 10'X12' vinyl sided storage container would be appropriate. It would have one double door, one window, two solar powered lights, a workbench, shelves, and a ramp. The rough estimate is $3,000. A motion to purchase the shed was made and seconded. It passed unanimously.
A technology consultant was called in due to the overheating of the computers. It was discovered that the computers did not have enough space to store all the data. The consultant recommended the Omega REV Backup Kit. The cost of the kit is $819. A motion was then made and seconded to purchase the kit. It was passed un- animously. Terry related information about portable printers, which among other things, would afford patrons' privacy. It was decided that two printers would be needed. One would be used upstairs in the children's section and the other in the downstairs adult section. A motion was made and seconded to purchase two portable printers with the necessary paper. The motion was passed unanimously. The possibility of a wireless service was discussed as was possible rollers for the computer tables. No decisions were made on these
subjects. They will be addressed at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:25.
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