JOSIAH CARPENTER LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING
MINUTES
October 22, 2013

Present: Mary Schelble, Chair; Dana Sansom, Treasurer, (absent with notification); Beverly Pietlicki, Director; Nancy Fogg, Secretary

Meeting Convened: at 7:04 PM by Mary Schelble, Chair

Acceptance of Minutes: September 17, 2013, minutes were accepted as written. (Mary/Nancy)

Old Business:
Library Stairway: Current status of stairway project was discussed. No new information was available. The Building Inspector and Fire Chief have not reported on the bids. A list of patrons concerned about the continued closing of the children’s room is being collected. Questions regarding the Library Inspection Report, August 21, 2012, by John DeSilva, Fire Chief, was submitted to Paul Skowron, Town Manager by the Director. A response is pending.
Building Inspection Follow Up: Fuller Oil inspected the furnace on 10/22/13. The furnace is fine. Seepage through the insulation around a pipe is indicative of a leak. The Director will follow up with Paul Skowron, Town Manager. Fuller Oil will send a recap of the inspection. Light on side of building is not working. Summary of August 2013 Walk About will be submitted to town by Mary Schelble. Unstable shelf holding audiobooks was examined. Nancy Fogg will consult with contractor for advice.
Alternate Board Member: No action taken.
Director’s and Treasurer’s Reports: The reports were accepted as presented. Preparation continued on the proposed 2014 budget. A Technology Plan for 2014 and Sanderson grant proposal were discussed. An assessment was completed by Steven Jussif, Adel-Xt Computer Company. The plan recommends gradual replacement of computers, maintenance, and upgrades.

New Business:
NHAS Telescope Donation: The N. H. Astronomy Society has donated a telescope which will be available to patrons. An acknowledgement will be prepared by Nancy Fogg.
Presentation by Author, Michele Albion, will be jointly sponsored by JCL and the Pittsfield Historical Society. Nancy Fogg will serve on the joint committee.
Maintenance of or replacement of the router may be required. The Director will follow through.

Adjournment: 9:25 PM (Mary/Nancy)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting: No meeting was scheduled.

Next Monthly Meeting: November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Submitted by Nancy Fogg, Secretary