Monday, September 19, 2011

Warsaw Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 13, 2011

Present:  Mary Reagan, Suzenne Miller, Suzanne Aldinger, Margaret Zeches, Janice Kelsey, Carolyn Lyons, Director Angela Gonzalez

Minutes of the August meeting were read.  Correction of June 14th not 16th meeting.  Motion to accept by Carolyn, second by Margaret, passed.

Old Business
·       Outdoor lights - Keith Standera has begun to install.
·       Painting – will be done after vestibule is fixed.
·       Vestibule – will be done in a month.  Angela will call Robb’s for an estimate for a new door as it is rusting and has lost seals.
·       Front desk – another bid was received from Webb brothers.  Carolyn will call KP Construction for another quote.
·       Tread covers – Howards’s will be installing tomorrow.
·       By-laws – Suggested amendments to the by-laws were handed out and discussed.  Angela will correct, email it to the trustees and it will be voted on next month.  As one of the amendments concerns the treasurer she will call Tom Baldwin to speak next month.
·       Suzanne contacted the NYS Comptroller’s office to inquire about a written report from the risk assessment.  She was informed there is no written report; it is information gathering for an audit.
·       Long-range planning- a possible list of members for the committee was distributed.  It is a cross-section of users and non users, ages and needs.  Hopefully it will be October 15 or 22nd.
·       School District Library – Angela passed out packets to read.

New Business
·       Purchasing Policy – This was handed out.  Changes were suggested to the monetary categories.  It will be voted on next month.
·       E-Reader Policy – Angela will purchase one Nook and one Kindle.  It was discussed that a credit card number would be taken to insure return.  Accurate cost of the readers would be added when purchased.  When they are purchased the board will then vote on the policy.
·       Vouchers #167-182.  Motion by Margaret, second by Janice, passed.

Motion to adjourn by Mary, seconded by Suzenne, passed.

Next meeting October 11.

Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Lyons