Thursday, March 26, 2015

Board of Trustees Open Meeting Minutes 3/10/2015



Warsaw Public Library
Board of Trustees
Tuesday March 9, 2015

The Tuesday, March 9, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by President Suzanne Aldinger at 7:05 pm.   Present were board members: Suzanne Aldinger, Janice Kelsey, David Almeter, Margaret Zeches, Susannah Heubusch, Library Director: Lisa Gricius and Town Board Liaison:  Shani Jones.

Margaret Zeches made a motion seconded by David Almeter to waive the reading of the Tuesday, February 10, 2015 minutes.
            Ayes:  5           Noes:  0           Motion carried

Margaret Zeches made a motion seconded by David Almeter to accept the audited vouchers #32 - #54 for $5609.35.
            Ayes:  5           Noes:  0           Motion carried

Old Business:

Paul Royce will be doing some work on the electrical system that will take several hours.  The board approved Library Director Lisa Gricius's decision to close the Library on a Saturday to facilitate the repairs.

Library Director Lisa Gricius will draft a letter to the Warsaw Village Board asking for help with the yard maintenance.  Should the Village be unable to help a motion was made by Susannah Heubusch and Seconded by Margaret Zeches to accept Christie's Lawn Care proposal for 2015.  Copy of proposal on file.
            Ayes:  5           Noes:  0           Motion carried

As the trees around the entrance to the Library are becoming overgrown permission was given to the Library Director to call Eastman' Tree Service to have them trimmed.

Directors Report & Children's Services Report (see attached)

New Business:

A request to the Warsaw Central School District of a Levy from $33539.30 to $36893.00 was proposed.   A motion to override the Tax Cap was made by Susannah Heubusch and seconded by Suzanne Aldinger.
            Ayes:  5           Noes:  0           Motion carried

A motion was made by Susannah Heubusch and seconded by David Almeter to accept the PLS DLD 2014 Annual Report.
            Ayes:  5           Noes:  0           Motion carried
As there were several questions on the Financial Report, Suzanne Aldinger will ask the accountant, Mr. Baldwin, if he will come in and explain how he has the budget set up.

Margaret Zeches announced that the Country Courier is planning an essay contest open to all.

David Almeter reported that the Friends of the Library had a new Treasurer:  Lorraine Hyjek.  The Friends will also be hosting a pulled pork supper on August 6, 2015.  Tickets pre-sale only.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Library.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.