Monday, July 25, 2011

The Warsaw Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at a special time on August 1st 2011 at 11:00 am.  The usual August meeting will occur on the second Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Warsaw Public Library


Board of Trustee-Minutes

June 16, 2011

Present: Suzanne Aldinger, Suzenne Miller, Janice Kelsey, Mary Reagan, Carolyn Lyons, Margaret Zeches, Director Angela Gonzalez, Bob Heubusch-town rep and visitors Joanne Caldwell and Jennifer Byroads.

Ms. Byroads asked to speak at the public comment section. Chairperson Reagan read the bylaws concerning the public comment section. Ms. Byroads asked that her daughter receive a letter of apology and that her fines be forgiven.

Suzanne moved and Margaret seconded to remove the fines. Passed.

Minutes of May 10 meeting. Motion to accept by Margaret and seconded by Suzenne. Passed.

John DeGrood off JND Construction came to explain details of his bid to redo the circular desk area and build a new workstation.

· Spindles at the front would have a luan barrier behind them to give privacy to the desk.

· Counter tops would be hardwood.

· Drawers would be customized for library needs.

· Glass for top is not included in the price.

· Electric would be reworked to accommodate cords and wires.

· Exterior of the desk is yet to be decided.

Old Business

· Outdoor lights. Margaret moved and Suzanne seconded to install historical ballards. Passed.

· Painting/vestibule-waiting for another contractor to bid.

· Old computers. Those taken by the sheriff’s office are back and Angela would like to recycle, destroying hard drives

· Desk area. Furniture Barn will not do curved desks. Webb Construction will come in August and prepare a bid..


New Business

· Book Sale. Carolyn will call workers. Janice & Greg will provide tent. Thank you Kelseys.

Director’s Report

· Auditor-Angela handed out notes of other library’s handling of finances. Suzanne will call comptroller’s office for detail clarification. Baldwin gave us a quote of $380 per month, $1,200 annual review.

· By-law changes. Angela gave out a sheet to consider.

· Strategic Planning-Angela has been looking for someone to facilitate this for our five year plan. Suzenne gave her a name to call.

· Project Read Sign-up for Pike Fair.

12-3 Mary

3-6 Margaret

6-9 ?

Vouchers 100-130. Motion to approve by Carolyn, seconded by Janice. Passed.

Motion to adjourn by Margaret, seconded by Suzanne. Passed.

Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Lyons