Warsaw Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Present: Angela Gonzalez, Suzenne Miller, Mary Reagan, Sue Aldinger, Margaret Zeches, Robert Heubusch (Town Board Representative)
Absent: Carolyn Lyons, Janice Kelsey, Douglas Ingles (Town Board Representative)
Meeting called to order at 7:15pm. Reading of the minutes from March 8, 2011 meeting waived (motion: MZ 2nd: SA; approved)
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Outdoor lighting: will seek an estimate/quote re: new sidewalk lighting on the walkway to the back door & book drop. Waiting for the quote from Keith Standera.
2. Painting back entranceway: on hold until vestibule drainage issues can be assessed & repaired.
3. Front Desk: need to check back with John DeGroot re: design & estimate.
4. Vestibule Drainage: Louis Boyer investigated the drainage problem…water behind brick, hitting drywall. Marcell Wick will also be contacted for a second opinion.
NEW BUSINESS:
· Bereavement policy for part-time staff, library trustees reviewed and agreed take this wording out of the proposed personnel policy.
· School budget vote letter. The Warsaw Public Library Board of Trustees requests an increase in the sum collected by the Warsaw School District for Warsaw Public Library by 3% from $30,091.00 to a sum of $30,994 for the year of 2011-2012. Thank you for your assistance with this important undertaking. Please contact us if you have any questions.(Motion: SM 2nd: MZ; approved)
Vouchers: #68-79 reviewed; vouchers signed (motion: MZ/2nd: MR; approved)
Other:
· The personnel committee will meet prior to the next Board of Trustees meeting to update the personnel policy.
· Idea shared by Angela regarding Community Connection…September is Library Card Sign Up Month…approach Businesses for discounts connected with having your library card.
· Margaret Zeches attended the Town Board meeting on March 14th and presented recent updates from the Warsaw Public Library. Mary Reagan will attend the Town Board meeting on April 11th.
· Trustee Training Thursday May 5th, at PLS Headquarters in Canandaigua, 2557 State Route 21, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Topic: District and Funding Options with Libby Post. Light supper from 5:30-6 pm; Program from 6- 8:30.
Motion to adjourn at 7:49pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzenne C. Miller
