02/2008
CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING
February 19, 2008
CHESTERFIELD, NH

Present:

Jane Anderson, Judy Koopmann, Amanda Fryberger, Karen LaRue, Jean Hanson, Josh Goldberg

Absent: 

Kevin Bresland, Lee Brockmann

  1. Call to order:

7:44 p.m.

  1. Secretary’s Report:  

January 15 minutes on file. Moved by LaRue, 2nd by Fryberger to approve as corrected (spelling of Barbara Morrow’s name.)

  1. Treasurer’s Report:  

All in line. Placed on file. 

  1. Technology:

  1. Tech committee report:

LaRue reported that Goldberg talked to Galluccio about Winnebago support. He has downloaded what he needs for maintenance and troubleshooting from their website. He feels there is no hurry to upgrade to Winnebago’s Destiny version. Bresland will purchase 6 new PC’s and accompanying licenses for needed software programs and 3 new flat screen monitors.  Goldberg has filled out and submitted application for Gates Foundation grant.  Goldberg would like to upgrade the backup system after new computers are in place.

  1. Website:

Cynthia Waters’ website mockup was reviewed positively by the committee and Goldberg will tell her to proceed with the project.  David Stewart has agreed to maintain the website after it is revamped.

  1. Policies (to work on):

  1. Public and school library policy:

No report.

  1. Disaster plan/Co-op meeting:   

No report.

  1. Old Business:

  1. Alternates:

Anderson distributed copies of the new NHLTA Manual and pointed out the section on alternate trustees.  This may be a good way to interest people in going on to serve as elected trustees.

  1. Trustee elections:  

Edward Cheever and Karen Guyette have agreed to accept write-ins as trustees at the Town Meeting.

  1. Events/projects:  

Upcoming conferences and meetings include Vendor Demo Day, NHLTA Meeting, CHILIS Conference and NHLA Conference.

  1. New Business:

  1. Town Meeting:

Fryberger read an email from Rick Carrier about the recommendation of the Budget Committee – “In the Library budget, they are recommending a reduction in the amount of $2,313 from the bottom line.  They were focusing on the bonus line when the reduction was made, even though only $1,200 is being budgeted for bonuses in 2008.”  The Selectman decided to go with our budget, but we need to defend it at the Town Meeting on March 11.  Trustees plan to get together on March 3 to prepare for the Town Meeting.

  1. Anderson reported a total of $435 received for the Barbara Morrow memorial.  Rotary Club member William Faulkner donated $25. Motion made to accept donation by Fryberger, 2nd by Goldberg. Approved.

  1. Friend’s Group report/programs:

  1. Turn off the TV week: 

March 4. Anderson is organizing a Library Trivia Contest for family teams. Top prize is a gift certificate to Borders.  

  1. Writers’ Forum:

March 14. Castle Freeman will be the speaker.  

  1. SRP-Australia:  

Anderson asked for any ideas for potential speakers or programs.  Fryberger mentioned that there are usually Australians at the local summer horse camp.

  1. Other:  

Hansen urged that professional painters be hired to make sure the Library gets painted this year.

  1. Public comment:  

None

  1. Adjourn:   8:43 p.m.

NEXT MEETING at 7:30 on March 18

Respectfully submitted by
Judy Koopmann

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