GALE LIBRARY MEETING MINUTES
DATE: February 10, 2010
PLACE: Gale Library
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:08 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Marilyn Landry, Chair; Carol Szot, Treasurer
Terry Caswell, Director; Sally Woodman,
Secretary; Kathy Meserve, Alternate;
Irene Nally, Friends of the Library rep.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Read and accepted as written.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kathy Meserve commented on the
marked increase in circulation. A question was asked about the Steady State program recently installed. Terry explained that the program will erase whatever was done on the computer at the end of the day. The report was then accepted as written.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Carol addressed a change she has made in how the fines monies, incoming and outgoing, will be recorded for clarification purposes. Separate checks will be ordered for the use of the ‘fines’ money. The report was accepted as written.
COMMUNICATION and CORRESPONDANCE:
- An article on the Kindle device was discussed. After weighing the pros and cons the board decided it would be better to wait before purchasing this item.
- A Thermal Performance Data sheet was given to each member of the board. It will be reviewed when all the estimates are in.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
- The Letter to the Editor was reviewed. The board decided to submit it to both the Eagle Tribune and the Carriage Town News three weeks before the voting date.
- Kathy brought us up to date on the progress of the grant for making the library more energy efficient. When the MASCO representative presented the results of the library energy assessment he recommended that it would more cost effective to address the buildings lack of insulation. We all received a copy of the in depth assessment. Kathy will continue working on the many steps involved with the acquiring of the grant.
- Terry announced that Amanda and Lisa Fortin have volunteered to paint some of the areas downstairs that are looking worn.
- Mrs. Suraci continues her work on the mural in the children’s room.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The board has decided to continue to keep the same seasonal schedule for the placement of the dumpster.
- The Friend’s of the Library are requesting baked goods for voting day, March 9th.
- A number of suggested changes for the Director’s office were made. Terry will ask Mr. Cote to attend our February Trustee’s meeting and give his suggestions and a quote for the renovation work.
ADJOURNMENT:
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Woodman
Secretary
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