JOSIAH CARPENTER LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes
March 20, 2012, 7:00 pm

Present: Sylvia Wallace, Treasurer, Roza Benoit, Director, Mary Schelble, Secretary. (Absent: Dana Sansom with notification.)

Acceptance of Minutes: Moved and seconded (Sylvia, Mary) to accept minutes of February 21, 2012 as corrected.

Old Business:

• Atriuum Update: The new quotation is considerably lower so we can upgrade the computer purchase with the monies saved. The director hopes to be able to get upgrades in the programs for our financial reports and other programs needed.

• Future Planning for Library Goals
Budget for 2012: A discussion was held regarding adjustments to line items to reflect costs of the previous year and current needs plus the amount accepted by the Town vote. This will be continued at the April trustee meeting.

Policies: Josiah Carpenter Library Debit Card, Store Credit and Credit Line Account Purchasing Policy was reviewed after completion by the director and moved and seconded to accept. (Mary/Sylvia)

• Defibrillator Update: The director will be contacting the fire chief to arrange a time for instruction on use of the defibrillator by the staff. The machine will be located on the top floor of the library.

• Trustee Alternate: The position of alternate will be reviewed next month and a letter will be sent to the Town Selectboard.

Director’s and Treasurer’s Reports: Reviewed and accepted after discussion.

New Business:

The director’s evaluation will be completed before the next meeting in April. The trustees will meet at 6:30 pm in the downstairs employee room.

Next Meeting: April 17, 2012 6:30 pm in order to meet to discuss the Director’s review.

Adjournment: Moved and seconded (Sylvia/Mary) to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm.