JOSIAH CARPENTER LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING

April 13, 2005

Approved May 11, 2005

Place : Josiah Carpenter Library
Time: 6:45 P.M.

Date: April 13, 2005

Attendance: Joan Osborne, Bob Lemer, Mary Schelble, and Director Leslie Vogt

Acceptance of Minutes: Mary moved, Joan Seconded

Director’s Report:

PSNH miscalculations on software by subcontractor; we hope to meet PSNH in May

Ricky Davis has not called; Irving will be here anyway, they’ll do vents

Harry Pike is working well, computers are hooked up.

Bob to write up a letter of appreciation to former custodian; also a letter to go to Carole Richardson with a $50 gift certificate from Gateway

Similar quotes from Absolute ($669) and Dell ($778) for similar services. Discussion and decision to go with Dell, Moved by Bob, seconded by Mary

Bid Discussion –

Some corrections (e.g., ‘demolition’ removed), Historical Society might use old bookshelves We want an end date for repairs, replacement; might close library if everything came together, also might use basement while upstairs being fixed Director to get bids by May meeting

Treasurer’s Report:

We are on budget
Town meeting approved library budget

Elections:

Joan as Chairperson, moved by Bob, seconded by Mary

Bob as Treasurer moved by Joan, seconded by Mary

Mary as Secretary moved by Joan, seconded by Bob

Miscellany:

1. Remind Peter Tobin of the repairs to containers

2. Small grant with PYW, check coming in for $1700, public hearing required, will include other gifts and donations

3. Prison can do bookshelves for a good price, but it will take some time.

4. One year trustee goals – implement lighting, painting, carpets, bookcase…renovation, replacement, etc.

5. Next meeting: May 11

Adjournment: 7:50 P.M. – «

Respectfully submitted, Bob Lemer, Secretary