Tucker Free Library Minutes
January 10, 2012
7:00 PM
Call to Order/Attendance
Present: Lynn Piotrowicz, Patti Osgood, Scott Turner, Jean Colby, Jamie Ramsey & Christine Anderson
1. Minutes from December 13, 2011: Christine moved to accept the previous minutes as amended, Scott seconded. All approved (5-0).
2. Public Forum: No members of the public were present.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Jean.
4. Monies to Be Accepted: Patti moved to accept monies received, Christine seconded. All approved (5-0).
5. Director’s Report: (a) Lynn is in the process of completing employee evaluations as time allows. She has interviewed some applicants for the Library Assistant however will continue interviewing other viable candidates. The board discussed decreasing hours for the Children’s Department from 30 to 28 hours and possibly reconfiguring hourly wages. (b) Lynn briefed the board on department head meetings that had taken place in an effort to reduce the budget per the Selectmen’s request. A discussion was had regarding a possible 2% COLA increase despite cuts to each department’s operation line and the repercussions to the library’s budget . The board reaffirmed the decision to present a flat budget to the Budget Advisory Committee. (c) End of year numbers were presented to the board. While circulation was down slightly, there was an increase in Internet use and Downloadable Audio, eBooks, Kindle, etc. (d) The contribution for Town Report is complete and is due for submittal on January 31. (e) The Budget Advisory Committee meeting will be held on January 19th and are scheduled for 6:50 PM at the Community Center.
6. Other: Lynn will be lending the library’s ladder in exchange for minor building improvements to be completed. Tucker Free Library ranked 5th for the month of December and 11th for the year in Online Newstand usage.
Meeting concluded at 8:15 PM.
Next meeting : Wednesday, February 8th at 7 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Ramsey
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