GALE LIBRARY
DATE: October 11, 2006
PLACE: Gale Library
TIME: 9:00a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:05a.m.
ROLL CALL: Marilyn Landry, chairperson; Carol Szot, treasurer; Terry Caswell, library director;
Beverly Batchelder, alternate; Irene Nally,
Friends of the Library; Sally Woodman, secretary
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Read and accepted
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Read and accepted
TREASURER’S REPORT: Read and accepted
COMMUNICATIONS and CORESPONDANCE:
- A memo from the Board of Selectmen was received regarding a quarterly financial statement they wished to receive.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
- A quote on the new lighting has been received from UNITIL. The quote is $1,864 but with the 50% rebate, the library will pay only $932.
- It was decided not to invest in a new set of pull down stairs for the attic storage.
- The quote of $1,800 for new counter tops was motioned and passed.
- The purchase of an office door was tabled.
- The board voted to go forward with the purchase of a new computer and two 17 inch monitors.
- Policy review was postponed until after the budget has been finalized.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The subject of purchasing storage containers will be postponed until the November meeting.
- A motion was made and accepted to allocate $200 for shelving, pegboard, and a battery powered light for the new shed.
- The problem with the back outdoor light has been rectified.
- Security for the upstairs children’s section was discussed and will be researched further.
- Work on the budget has begun and a special meeting date has been set to complete the work.
- It has been decided that the trustees will take turns attending the Friends of the Library meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:55 a.m.
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