Friday, September 12, 2014

Board of Trustees Open Meeting 9/9/2014

Warsaw Public Library
Board of Trustees
September 9, 2014

The September 9, 2014 meeting of the Warsaw Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Suzanne Aldinger at 6:00 pm.  Present were trustees:   Suzanne Aldinger, David Almeter, Margaret Zeches and Susannah Heubusch.  Absent were Trustee:  Janice Kelsey,  Library Director: Lisa Gricius and Warsaw Town Board Liaison:  Shani Jones.

Margaret Zeches made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes from Tuesday, July 8, 2014.  2nd by David Almeter.
    Ayes:  4    Noes:  0       Absent:  J. Kelsey     Motion Carried

David  Almeter made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the Monday, August 18, 2014 and was 2nd by Margaret Zeches.
    Ayes:   4     Noes:  0    Absent:  J. Kelsey    Motion Carried

Trustee:  Janice Kelsey, Library Director: Lisa Gricius and Town Board Liaison:  Shani Jones
arrived.

Old Business:

Sue Heubusch made a motion to approve the audited abstract and vouchers #148-160 for $3255.24.  2nd David Almeter.
    Ayes: 5        Noes:    0    Motion Carried

David Almeter made a motion to approve the audited abstract and vouchers for #161-177 for $4698.88.  2nd by Janice Kelsey
    Ayes:  5    Noes:    0    Motion Carried

Directors and Children Services Reports (see attached)

New Business
Cleaning and Maintenance/Lawn/Shoveling contracts

The board has decided not to renew the cleaning contract with Fay Steele.   Fay will be notified that the contract will terminate on 11/1/2014.  As her insurance will be up for renewal on 10/10/2014, she will be given the option of renewing her insurance for one month or terminating the cleaning contract early.

The Town has been approached about having someone from the highway department mow the lawn.  As yet there has been no definite answer from the Town.  As for snow removal would the Village or Town be willing to help?

Warren's Commercial Cleaning has presented a proposal that the Board is considering.

Rebecca Brian has approached the Library and asked to have previously revoked privileges reinstated.  Because of the nature of the incident and Rebecca not carrying through with the plea terms the Board decided not to reinstate her privileges.   Susannah Heubusch made a motion that Rebecca Brian's privileges not be reinstated.  2nd David Almeter.
    Ayes:  5    Noes:  0    Motion carried 

Shani Jones present the Library with $100.00 from the Value Home Center that Value had raised selling hot dogs and pop.

The Friends of the Library will be participating in the Wine in the Valley, serving non-alcoholic beverage.  They will be set up at the new Artisan Villa location in the old Frank house on the corner of Main and Court Streets.  The Friends of the Library will be having a membership drive on September 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm.    Their next tentative meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at which time they will elect officers.

David Almeter made a motion 2nd by Janice Kelsey that Library Director Lisa Gricius is authorized to use existing Certificate of Deposit to help balance the 2014 budget.
    Ayes:  5    Noes:  0    Motion Carried

Motion was made by Susannah Heubusch to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.

Submitted by Susannah Heubusch

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Board of Trustees Open Meeting Agenda 9/9/2014 at 6:00 PM


Warsaw Public Library

130 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569

Board of Trustees Open Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:00 PM

 

Open Meeting

Waive reading of minutes from Tuesday, July 8, 2014 motion to approve.

Motion:

2nd:

Ayes:               Noes:               Absent:

Defeated:                                Approved:

 

Waive reading of minutes from Monday, August 18, 2014 motion to approve.

Motion:

2nd:

Ayes:               Noes:               Absent:

Defeated:                                Approved:

 

 

Old Business


 

  1. Audit and Approve abstract of audited vouchers # 148-160
    Total Amount: $ 3255.23

Motion:

2nd:

Ayes:               Noes:               Absent:

Defeated:                                 Approved:

 

 
2.     Audit and Approve abstract of audited vouchers # 161-_______
  1. Total Amount: $ _________

Motion:

2nd:

Ayes:               Noes:               Absent:

Defeated:                                 Approved:

 

 

 Directors Report & Children’s Services Report (Enclosed in Packet)

 

New Business


 

  1. Cleaning/Maintenance/Lawn/Shoveling Contracts
  2. Discussion on balancing budget deficit for 2014