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September 9, 2009 Trustees of the Gale Library Minutes
        GALE LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE:                   September 9, 2009
PLACE:                  Gale Library
TIME:                            9:00a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:          9:02a.m.

ROLL CALL:                      Carol Szot, Treasurer; Terry Caswell, Director;
                                Sally Woodman, Secretary, Kathy Meserve,
                                Alternate. Marilyn joined us at a later time.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:     Read and accepted as written.

DIRECTORS REPORT:       The minutes for both the August 5th and August 20th minutes were read and accepted as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT:     Read and accepted as written.

COMMUNIFICATIONS and CORRESPONDANCE:
  • The New Hampshire Library Trustees Association sent announcements of upcoming workshops. Kathy Meserve has signed up for the Budget workshop to be held in Portsmouth.
  • We also received their newsletter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  • Several options concerning a position as a full time director and/or extended hours were presented to Terry. Due to the importance of her decision, the board has given Terry time to consider these options.
  • The Building Committee Monies needs more research. Carol will continue to research what is needed to free this money up. We appreciate the time she has spent on this issue already.
  • The office enclosure item has been postponed since it is contingent on the Building Committee money.
  • The processing room window repair is under way. It consists of several steps and Terry will keep us updated on the progress.
NEW BUSINESS:
  • Lisa Babcock, a planning board member, did not show up.
  • Upon Chief Ingall’s recommendations, a quote was obtained for a new 12volt battery and emergency lighting for the Library’s basement.  The quote was for $765. This will be forwarded to the Selectmen.
  • The job description for the Children’s Librarian/YA Assistant’s position was presented and discussed. Carol made a motion to accept the job description as written. It was seconded by Marilyn, and passed unanimously.
  • Terry has created a notebook in which the Credit Card/Purchase Card Policy, along with other relevant policies, will be kept for reference.
  • The recap of the Seminar in Concord last June has been tabled.
  • The subject of a dehumidifier for the Library basement was discussed. It is needed and funding will be looked into.
  • The Book/Attic Treasures sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009.

ADJOURNMENT:            11:15a.m.

The next Trustee meeting will be Wednesday, Ocyober14, 2009.


                                Respectfully submitted,


                                Sally Woodman
                                Secretary



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