GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES of 9/9/08
Present:
The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 8:40 by Chairman Robert Kammeraad. Polly Sanfacon, Robert Kammeraad, Weldon Bosworth, Katherine Dormody, Tracey Petrozzi and Daryl Thompson were present.
Minutes
The minutes of August 2008 were accepted as circulated.
Reports
Circulation over 6300 in August (12 days). Also issued 101 new borrower cards. Good given only 12 days open in August.
Downloaded books becoming more popular: up over 200% compared to last August.
Nonappropriated report. Nothing to note.
Programs: Twilight Series party coming up. A couple of NH Humanities council programs coming up.
Volunteers: Katherine reported that during August there were 303 regular volunteer hours and an additional 585 volunteer hours for the move.
New Library Update
The “people counter” still not installed yet because it doesn’t work correctly.
Garden club wondered whether someone could set up their chairs and tables for their meetings. Katherine will look for solutions.
Some discussion on use of meeting room. Katherine will keep a list of meetings and number attending.
Katherine is evaluating moving dumpster location to a new location.
Camera system is working well. We have six cameras. These are networked and can be accessed from all computers.
Budget 2009/Personnel
The proposed 2009 budget was presented to the Town Administrator on Friday. Katherine discussed budget. Katherine suggested that Joanne be moved to full time to fill Jessie’s FT vacancy. The board was agreeable with this move and unanimously approved it this move. Jean will stay at 20 hours.
Meeting with Selectmen at 9:00 on September 16th. All board members should attend if possible.
Old Library
Daryl suggested we bring sign from old library over to new library … for nostalgia’s sake. Perhaps we can hang it on meeting room back wall. Katherine will arrange this for Daryl’s approval.
Gilmanton picked up some of remains of old book sale from old library. Dept of Corrections picked up almost all of the remainder of the books…. filled box truck. Still some material remaining and DPW will be advised. Still need to move some stuff…. freezer and tents etc.
Friends of the Library.
Friends just announced that Laconia Savings Bank will match donations of $10K for new furniture.
Remainder of Friend’s note will cover land and outstanding pledges.
Next Meeting Date:
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at 8:30 AM.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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