Gay-Kimball LibraryGay-Kimball Library Trustee Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Trustee Board of the Gay-Kimball Library was held at the Gay-Kimball library on 9/7/22 The meeting convened at 5:30 with Kristan presiding as chairperson, Colleen as treasurer, and Colleen as secretary.
Trustees attending: Kristan Tilton, Colleen Brennan
Trustees not attending: Richard Thackston
Approval of the minutes No comments/edits requested therefore minutes considered approved.
Reports:
Jen discussed current state of accounts as found on agenda
Treasurer’s reports
Library Director’s report jen discussed door count and activity #s as found on agenda.
Discussed outreach to school re: Reader Zone app; well received in summer program.
Unfinished Business:
Subject: Outreach to homeschool groups discussed re: story time and library as a valuable resource.
Subject: Bank account possible change to Savings Bank of Walpole. Received literature from SBW representative.
Subject: Personnel issue follow up was also discussed and improvement noticed.
New Business:
Subject: October Books sale was discussed. Dates of 10/21 and 10/22 proposed
Motion made by Kristan Tilton that Oct. 21 and 22nd be approved dates for book sale.
Motion seconded and all were in favor, motion carried.
Subject: Kristan proposed moving the October meeting date from 10/5 to 10/6 due to conflict.
Motion made by Announcements: Kristan, seconded and motion carried.
Next meeting: Thur 10/6 @ 5:30
Additional topics discussed: 2023 budget, 3 options presented by Jen. Impact of inflation discussed. Discussed adding a column showing where we stand for the current year to show better overall picture to Budget Committee.
Library Director Review postponed until all trustees present to participate. Will re-visit in October.
Adjournment: the meeting was adjourned at 6:10pm