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GALE LIBRARY MEETING MINUTES
DATE: February 14, 2013
PLACE: Gale Library
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Marilyn Landry; Chair, Carol Szot; Secretary, Kathy Meserve; Treasurer, Terry Caswell; Director, Sally Woodman; Alternate. Diane Morin, Anne Banks, Lynne Camp guest.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Marilyn motion to accept and Kathy seconded. The minutes were passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION and CORRESPONDANCE: None at this time
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kathy suggested adding the $2500.00 Friends donation to the Donations account. Carol motioned to accept and Kathy seconded and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Marilyn motioned to accept, Carol seconded, and it passed unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
- The pantry project is finished. The second installment is scheduled to be paid.
- Building maintenance has involved changing out a blinking light, a leaky outdoor spigot, and clearing silt from plumbing lines. We are awaiting response for a bid to repair the outside fire escape put out by the Selectmen’s office.
- The Trustees are presenting a Warrant Article in this year’s election again to change the Director’s position from part-time to full-time, including health benefits
- The Trustees signed the updated review of the Personnel Policies.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Carol motioned to accept, and Marilyn seconded the donation of $12.85. The vote passed unanimously.
- A House Bill 436, soon to be presented in Concord, will give towns a choice to give towns people the choice to give their Selectmen the authority to govern their Libraries, and in effect renderer the Trustees powerless. Kathy spoke briefly to this subject saying that the NHLTA is working on a response.
- The IRS has changed the Mileage Reimbursement Rate from $.50 per mile to $.565 per mile. A vote was taken to increase the rate. Kathy motioned to accept and Marilyn seconded. The vote passed 2 yea to 1nay.
- Discussion was held on the Circulation Policy regarding word changes for loan limits for DVD s, from two titles per patron to three. Also, renewals to increase from once to twice. Rewording of the Fine policy was sharpened to clarify time and penalty.
- “Friends” news discussed the plans for the annual bake sale at the March Town Meeting Polls. Plans are also in the works for a Yard Sale in April, venue to be determined. They are also planning the June Book Sale.
- Terry would like to participate in the W.O. W. (Winning Opportunity for Women) Conference held April 5th, 2013. The early entry fee will be $69.00. Marilyn motioned to accept and Kathy seconded it.The Trustees voted to approve the funding unanimously.
- The Trustees performed monthly reviewing of invoices and initialing.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:55 p.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March13, 2103 at 10:00am
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Szot, Secretary
The Public is always welcome.
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