Gay-Kimball Library
Board of Trustees Meeting February 6, 2019
Members Present: Jacque Sendrowski, Rebecca Hackler, Charleen Hoefsmit and Library Director Catherine Callegari
Public: Peg Rouleau
Jacque called the meeting to order at 4:36 pm
Jacque motioned to accept the January 9, 2019 meeting minutes as written, seconded by Charleen
Vote: all in favor
Treasurers Report– Total Library accounts $ 11,650 (trust fund distribution 7,270)
Checking: 10,790 Memorial Fund: 653
Fines: 49 Petty Cash: 158
Librarian Statistics–
Door count: 853 Meeting Room usage: 8 New Patrons: 8
Circulation 1,643 Computer usage: 48
Highlights- Activities/ Events
- Winter reading bingo- bingo cards have been sent home through TES, adults and kids can participate
- Literacy Day- Jan 16 reading at the TES was so popular that new patrons resulted due to student enthusiasm
- Jigsaw puzzles on the upstairs table for all to use
- February school vacation engaging activities: Perler Beads, Artistic Crafts and Lego Mania
- A grant was awarded to GKL from 50 books for 50 states- 50 diverse books will be shared with the TES and for prizes
- The Library offers printing up to $1 worth of tax documents during tax season
Old Business
- The Library operating budget for 2019 has an adjustment on the health insurance expense line item
- Building Maintenance – the mice are under control the new alarm system is functioning properly
- Library policy update topics discussed – unattended children, Internet access and Social media
- Library policy recommendation of additional new policies on Debit Card and Petty Cash usage
New Business
- Moving the website host, Jeff Bergeron will still provide a level of tech support
- 2019 trustee candidate discussion – Charleen Hoefsmit will not run for office but is considering an alternate trustee role
- Peg Rouleau will be running on the ballot for Library trustee
- Troy budget hearing is Thursday 2/7/19 Catherine will represent the Library in support of the budget and warrant article
- Spring book sale will be held in May- numerous high-grade donations have been received for the sale
Meeting Adjourned 5:22 pm
Future meeting: Weds, March 6th at 4:30