JOSIAH CARPENTER LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING
MINUTES
March 17, 2015 DRAFT

Present: Nancy Fogg, J.C. Allard, William Tahnk Library Trustees, Library Director Beverly Pietlicki.

Meeting Convened: The Chair called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p.m.

Acceptance of Minutes: Minutes of the February 17, 2015 regular meeting were reviewed and accepted with noted corrections.

Old Business: Discussed the possibility of using the services of a commercial bookkeeper as needed. Tabled the matter given the appointment of Mr. Tahnk as Treasurer. He and the Director will reevaluate the situation in two months and at that time determine a course of action.

Discussed minor unfinished business with the new lighting systems. The electrical contractor needs to return and resolve. Should not be a major issue.

Also discussed remaining work to correct the buckled pavement at the rear emergency exit. Contractor will return in compatible weather to finish the repairs.

The Secretary provided a brief update on the activities of the Friends of the Library and their successful fund raiser with the raffle basket during voting at the town hall. Next meeting is not scheduled at this time.

Director’s & Treasurer’s Reports: Both the Director’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report reviewed and accepted as presented.

New Business: Motion made and seconded (Jim/Bill) to accept any and all monetary donations that may come to the library during the month. Motion carried.

Trustees discussed position appointments for the coming year and decided Nancy Fogg will serve as our Chair, Bill Tahnk will serve as Treasurer and J.C. Allard remain Secretary.
The Chair then passed around new signature authority papers for the bank accounts. All signed and papers will be returned to the bank for updating the accounts.

Discussed uncontentious library budget approval. Resolved to move forward with pay increases as planned.

Secretary will meet with the Fire Chief concerning CPR and AED training for the staff. Bill will check with the Red Cross for cost and availability of training there.

Discussed 2015 Technology Plan and spending of funds to meet that plan. Tabled the matter until the April regular meeting.

Miscellaneous: Annual building inspection “walk around” coming up in June.

Discussed the possibility of having the Trustee of the Trust Funds provide a tutorial on trust fund maintenance at some future meeting. Harry Vogt has stated he will come if asked.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn moved and seconded (Bill/Jim). Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting: Nothing to report.

Next Monthly Meeting: April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted Respectfully by JC Allard, Secretary