Lodge Library Board of Trustees Meeting, Tuesday, September 14, 2004.

 

Meeting called to order at 6:07pm by President Lori Laberee.   

 

Trustees present:  Lori Laberee, Annabel Gram, John Sill. Library Director,

                   Karlan Williams and  Mary Ann Allen, Library Assistant, also present.

                   Special Guest Peter Wright in attendance.

 

Approval of Agenda.  Approved as printed.

 

Minutes of August 10th meeting were approved as printed.

 

Director’s Report.

        - After some discussion, it was moved by John, seconded by Annabel, to

          shift to the new library hours effective September 21st.  Motion carried. 

          We will review the change in 3 months.  

             - Hours:  Tues - Thurs:  10:00-6:00

                       Fri:           10:00-2:00

                       Sat:           10:00-2:00 

        - Library Assistant.  Mary Ann may continue as Library Assistant.  Closed

          session discussion for October meeting.   

        - Library Cleaning. To be discussed at Closed session in October meeting.

        - Paid Volunteer Workers.  There's a need for an adequately trained volunteer

          or "library aide".  Concern is dollar amount in the budget.   

 

Update by Peter Wright.  Peter spoke at length on how he sees the library/museum 

        coexistence after a discussion he had with Mr. Marvin Pertzik, lawyer for the

        Griggs Burke Foundation.  Lori to attempt meeting with John Strosheim (NWRPC),

        Ron Anderson (museum) and herself.  We will also send a letter to Griggs Burke

        Foundation to see what strings are attached to the $25,000 they donated in Dec. 

 

Monthly Financial Report.  Explanation of 2003-2004 budget transition.  Moved by John,

        seconded by Annabel, to approve.  Motion carried.     

 

Annual Financial Report.  Included with Monthly report.  

      

Old Business.

        - Library trustee Calendar.  Tabled for October agenda.     

        - Children and Confidentiality and the Patriot Act.  No action taken.   

        - Out-of-state user fee.  Dead issue. 

        - Gift and donation Policy.  We will discuss in trustee Calendar discussion.

        - Internet/computer use policy review.  Tabled.

        - Strategic Planning/Library Trustee Gathering Report. Some Tuesday/Thursday

          in November.

        - New Library Update.  John Strosheim visited with a an individual more or

          less in charge of grant money.  For whatever move we may accomplish, things

          sound positive. 

        - Library Hours.  Discussed in Director's report.

        - Library Assistant.  Discussed in Director's report.

        - Joint Library issues.  Until more information is gleaned (old town board

          meeting minutes), we can't pursue.

 

New Business.

        - Griggs Burke Communication.  Lori.

        - Museum Request.  On hold.

        - Library Board Vacancy.  Moved by Annabel, seconded by John to accept Susan

          Reynold's resignation.  Motion carried.  Board members to look for new trustee.

 

Establish next meeting time, place, and date.  October 12, at the library, 6:00pm.     

 

October agenda items.

       - Library Trustee calendar

       - Strategic planning/Library Trustee Gathering report.  Set time and date.

       - Library Assistant and library cleaning.  Closed session.

 

Meeting Evaluation.   Long.   

 

Move to adjourn by John, seconded by Annabel.  Adjourned at 8:45pm.