June 2010
minutes
Bovina Public Library June 2010 Board meeting minutes Present: Jon LaFever, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver and Ria Aron, trustees and Marjorie Miller, Library Director Absent: Shannon Shoemaker Meeting called to order at 7:20p.m. □ Pictures were taken prior to the official meeting of the Board with the board and this years scholarship winners: Katie Barnhardt & Josh Mohr □ May 2010 minutes approved □ Treasurer’s report: Ria Aron queried why fees for trust have increased, meeting w bank rep will be scheduled once we have settled our accounting/treasurer question. John Finn is willing to serve as a non-trustee treasurer (his appointment M/S/A) with a review of procedure in 3 to 6 months. Treasurer’s Report was approved for May. □ Board would like to do something for outgoing treasurer in recognition of her many years of dedicated service to the library □ Directors report: Quotes on from step renovation from two of three contractors – will continue to pursue a quote from Mt. Flame as well as Robbie Weaver Benches will be purchased in honor of Library Director’s father to be dedicated when step renovation is complete – purchase of same M/S/A Art Camp begins July 8th Bovina Melodrama will be presented July 16th Monies rec’d from D. Farley for Jean Marie Collin Scholarship □ There will not be a meeting in July – the next meeting for the trustees will be August 25th at 7p.m. Meeting adjourned 8:00p.m. Submitted by Jeff Craver for Shannon Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2010
Members Present: Jon LaFever, Ria Aron, Jeff Craver, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker and Marie Burns (for Marjorie Miller)
Called to order at 7:01 pm
Secretary’s report: Minutes for February and March meetings were approved.
Treasurer’s report:
- Review of tax form 990 – e-filed; due May 15th
- Discussion of March balance sheet
- M/S/A Treasurer’s report
Library Directors Report:
- Calendar of board meetings available online
- Olenych—get a repointing estimate
- May 15th scholarship deadline
- review at the May 26th meeting with Christine Dunphy
- Toddler group will start in June—the mothers will be alternating coverage
- Gary Mayer volunteered to repair the outside gutter
- M/S/A Director’s report
Ann Morris is retiring from the Bovina Public Library but will work with our new accountant to make the transition smooth
Financial Meeting with Delaware National Bank representative
- provided a history of investments held by the BPL
- Board members should think about if any changes should be made
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm
Next meeting June 30, 2010 at 7 pm
March 31st Board Meeting
Minutes
Bovina Public Library Meeting Minutes March 31, 2010 Members Present: Jon LaFever, Ria Aron, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller Called to order at 7:01 pm Secretary’s report: Minutes for February meeting tabled until April Treasurer’s report: a meeting is scheduled with a representative of the Delaware National Bank of Delhi to discuss investment issues; FOL income represents funds received from October mailing ($1,750); M/S/A Treasurer’s report for March. Library Directors Report: received 3 kids chairs; there are currently 6 possible scholarship applicants; April 17 is Member of the Year party; FOL meeting in April; additional donations of books coming in; glassware still available M/S/A Library Director’s report for March Old Business front steps—still need someone to look at them Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm Next meeting April 28, 2010 at 7 pm
February Minutes
2/24/2010
present: Ria Aron, Jeff Craver, Evelyn Stewart, Marjorie Miller meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. M/S/A 1/27/10 minutes M/S/A Treasurers Report M/S/A Library Director's report: Charter question from 4cls Toddler group ALA membership Del. Nat'l Bank of Delhi Scholarships Old Business: re-pointing of front steps March 31st 7p.m. next meeting meeting adjourned 7:25 p.m.
Bovina Public Library
Meetng Minutes
Annual Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2010
6:35 pm
Present: Jon LaFever, Ria Aron, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Guest: Hugh Lee
Minutes for the 2009 Annual Meeting approved. Available online.
No revisions to the bylaws needed.
Budget
- Discussion on the 2010 budget; no concerns
- M/S/A as stated in the tentative budget provided from December 2009
Library Director
- Report to the community provided to town supervisor, local Senator and 4CLS
- Page views for the website were almost 15,000 for the year with almost 1,700 unique visitors
- Many donations from the community were received
- Fundraising for the year was steady include $1,000 + on the sale of glassware and $3,145 from mailing campaign
All officer terms are still in effect
Jon LaFever—President; term expires Dec. 2009; M/S/A to re-elect
Evelyn Stewart—Vice President; term expires Dec. 2009; M/S/A to re-elect
Shannon Shoemaker—Secretary; term expires Dec. 2011
Jeff Craver—term expires Dec. 2010
Ria Aron—term expires Dec. 2012
Ann Morris—Treasurer (non-voting member)
Motion to have all members remain in their positions; seconded and approved
Meeting dates for 2010
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July none
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 22
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2010
6:55 pm
Present: Jon LaFever, Ria Aron, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Guest: Hugh Lee
Motion to approve December 2009 meeting minutes; seconded and approved with one abstention (R. Aron)
Treasurer’s Report
· reviewed financial statements for 2009 as prepared by A. Morris; M/S/A
Director’s Report & Fundraising
· Stanley Steamer was here to clean the carpets
· Received acknowledgement for completing all requirements for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
· Collins scholarship letters have been sent to the four schools—Margaretville, Andes, DA and
· $1,200 from letter campaign in October
· Ordered more thank you cards from Decker Advertising
Old Business
· E. Stewart to contact R. Weaver about front steps
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm
Next meeting February 24, 2010 at 7 pm
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
December 30, 2009
7:13 pm
Present: Jon Lafever, Ann Morris, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Minutes November meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
· 2010 Budget reviewed
· 2009 budget information on track
· M/S/A November Treasurer’s Report
· M/S/A 2010 Budget tentatively approved (will discuss at January meeting)
Library Director
· Stanley Steamer estimate $300
o clean and scotch guard rug
o to be done in February or March
· Scholarship—change wording (four year limit) and send to schools in January
· fall fundraiser = $3,145
· Discussion on a “Welcome to Bovina” letter; create a letter to be sent to new residences and provide information about what is available in town
New Business
· Discussion on 2010 calendar of meeting dates; would like to skip July meeting rather than August
· Signed Conflict of Interest Letters for the IRS
Next meeting January 27th, 2010
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker
11/09 Board Minutes
November 2009 Meeting of the Board of the Bovina Public Library 11/25/09 Jon LaFever, Jeff Craver, Evelyn Stewart and Library Director Marjorie Miller, present – Ria Aron and Shannon Shoemaker absent □ Meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m. □ October minutes report reviewed and approved □ October Treasurer’s Report reviewed and approved □ Evelyn, Ann Morris and Jon will meet as per AM recommendation w Brian Boyer to review our investments □ Library Director’s Report – We need more thank you cards from Dekker – approved by the board MCS donated a file cabinet and 21 kid sized chairs to the BPL – a thank you letter was signed by JLaF and mailed Stanley Steamer will be contacted re: cleaning the BPL rugs – an estimate will be given to the board at a future meeting Director presented the updated Award Criteria re: D Farley and w a minor change, pursuant to further review, it was approved Glassware sale and fall Friends letter have both been effective fund raisers for the Library □ 2010 budget was discussed and a proposed budget was created by the board after much careful review and discussion – budget will be submitted to AM for review prior to 12/09 meeting Meeting adjourned 7:55p.m.
October 28, 2009
Board Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
28 October 2009
Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Jon LaFever, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver, Ria Aron, Shannon Shoemaker & Marjorie Miller
September meeting minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
· State still needs to release their Library funding for the year
· Investment expenses have increased by 300%--treasurer will inquire.
· Maintenance expenses over $1,000
M/S/A Treasurer’s Report
Director’s Report
· Silent auction at the melodrama raised over $1400
· Seven attendees for Ray LaFever’s October 24th event
o possible idea for Historical Society to co-sponsor an evening event
· Last year’s scholarship winner (Thurgood) has not used scholarship; will try to reach her again
· December 5th is the Christmas concert
o R.Aron—how can St. James help with fundraising?
· C. Spinelli donated a bulletin board
· Donation of painted glassware
· Vacation November 17th-21st
Fundraising
· FOL fundraising letter
· Starfish grant ($3,500) received for unrestricted gift
Scholarship
· Change the contact information on the forms to the Library
o must have passing grades
o Ask Director to ask D. Farley about clarification
o Tentative approval pending motion
Federal Requirements
· Public accessibility of documentation—with Treasurer and at Library
· Whistleblower documentation—M/S/A
· Conflict of Interest documentation—signed
Budget
· Look at budget worksheets for next meeting for discussion
Adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Next meeting: November 25th, 2009 at 7 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Shoemaker
Meeting Minutes
30 Septemeber 2009
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
30 September 2009
Quorum established at 7:10 pm
Attendance: Jon LaFever, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker, Jeff Craver, Ria Aron, Ann Morris, Marjorie Miller
M/S/A June meeting minutes; no August meeting—lack of quorum
Treasurer’s Report
· Income from donations behind expectation
· Expenditures in line with projections
· M/S/A Budget report for June through August
Scholarship—Board reviewing scholarship requirements; need to finalize proposal; Director to forward to Board requirements and additional information
M/S/A to provide 2008-2009 scholarship to Hliary Denison
Director’s Report
· Delaware County Atlas has been found
· Letter from UP church—they would like someone to ring the bell on October 11th at 11 am to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the church
· October 17th—second melodrama at the Community Hall; there will be a silent auction—donated goods needed; tickets available
· New federal requirements for non-profits
o document maintenance & destruction
o whistleblower policy
o conflict of interest & disclosure statements to be filled out yearly
o public accessibility policy
o 990 review annual review
Adjourn at 7:54 pm
Next meeting 28 October 2009
June 2009
Minutes
June 2009 Meeting of the Board of the Bovina Public Library
6/24/09
□ Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.
□ May Secretary’s report reviewed and approved
□ May Treasurer’s Report reviewed and approved
□ Scholarships Candidates reviewed – candidates will be confirmed at DA and mailed a letter requesting a 500 words or less essay which the board will review upon receipt which, along w the other requirements, will determine who will receive the monies awarded
□ Library Director’s Report –
R Weaver will be giving us an estimate on the front steps
Art Camp begins tomorrow and will be invited to participate in the Bovina Day parade on the LaFever/BPL Float
The front of the BPL was power-washed last week
CE Kiff performed their yearly boiler clean and etc.
Friends of the BPL will be helping 7/17 with set-up for the Melodrama
□ NEXT MEETING has been rescheduled for 7/22 – was 7/29
Meeting adjourned 7:38p.m.
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2009
Present: Jon LaFever, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker, Marjorie Miller
Absent: Jeff Craver, Ria Aron
Meeting brought to order at 7:12 pm
Motion to approve April 2009 minutes; approved.
Treasurer’s Report
• Spent 24% of expenses in the first third of the year
• Only 12% of income has come in during the same period
• Motion to approve; approved Director’s Report
• Light replaced at the top of the stairs
• Three students identified for scholarships
• Director will check again with DA for grad list to verify who will actually graduate
• Look into possible bottle/can redemption
• Estimate for front steps: $850 for re-pointing, $13,434 for rebuild. Rail in the center of the steps would be preferred. Need to get more bids; check the possibility of concrete and veneer with a handicap ramp.
• Art Camp starting the end of June and goes through August. Paper Mache, $10 fee
• June 7th there will be a meeting after church in regards to the parade
• Melodrama on July 17th—two shows
• Consider a Trustees’ Dinner as a possible fundraiser.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm.
Next meeting June 24th, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
April 29th, 2009
7:05 pm
Present: Jon Lafever, Evelyn Stewart, Ria Aron Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Minutes March meeting were approved.
Library Director
· Looking for more information about fixing/maintaining the steps—question about repointing versus replacing
· Member of the Year party was a great success
· The July 17th melodrama is being written
· Upgrade to the Library website—can now get the New York Times Bestseller List
· Possible ideas for fundraising
o Will discuss with the FOL
§ Bottle and can drive
§ Buy an ornament on the Christmas tree
§ Book drive
§ Benefit dinner with silent auction
§ Bowling for BPL
o Send any ideas to Library Director
Old Business
· Outline for scholarships is continuing to be discussed
o What constitutes “further education”?
o Minimum 2 year full-time residency
o Disbursement of funds—set a period of time; 8 weeks into the semester?
o Personal interview will be at the discretion of the Board
o Community involvement is important
o Essay
o How many scholarships and what amounts?
Next meeting June 24th, 2009
Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
March 25th, 2009
Present: Jon Lafever, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Absent: Ria Aron
Meeting called at 7:06 pm
Minutes February 4th meeting and the 2009 Annual Meeting were approved.
Library Director
· Signature forms for the bank are completed
· ICMA Grant was not awarded to BPL
· Library director passed the Notary Public test and will offer those services at the library
· Town parade is on track
Old Business
· Outline for scholarships is continuing to be discussed
· Board member terms:
o Jon—up in Dec 2009
o Evelyn—up Dec 2009
o Ria—up Dec 2011
o Jeff—up Dec 2010
o
Next meeting April 29, 2009
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Annual Meeting Minutes
February 4th, 2009
5:09 pm
Present: Jon Lafever, Ria Aron, Evelyn Stewart, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker and Marjorie Miller
Guest: Hugh Lee
Minutes for the 2008 Annual Meeting were tabled until the March meeting. Available online.
Library Director
· Sent Senator Bonacic and Tina Molé a copy of the annual report
· 477 items were added to the Library collection
· almost 13,000 hits to the website in 2008
2009 Budget was approved in December 2008
All officer terms are still in effect
Ria Aron, Shannon Shoemaker 2008 for a 3 year term
Jon Lafever 2009 for a 3 year term
Jeff Craver 2010 for a 3 year term
Nomination of Evelyn Stewart to a 3 year term; seconded and approved
Ann Morris is a non-voting member of the board but believes that the position of Treasurer should be a voting member of the board.
Motion to have all members remain in their positions; seconded and approved
Meeting dates for 2009
March 25
April 29
May 27
June 24
July 29
August none
September 30
October 28
November 25
December 30
Meeting adjourned at 5:22 pm
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
February 4th, 2009
5:26 pm
Motion to approve December 2008 meeting minutes; seconded and approved
Treasurer’s Report
· Surplus for 2008 is about $14,000
· Will combine the FOL and fundraising into one line item
o Marjorie will track the amount for FOL for the year to report back to FOL
o Treasuer will correct or change the FOL figures and separate them
o Motion to accept changes; seconded and approved
Director’s Report
· ICMA grant was sent out
· Rugs are in
· Bovina Day Parade—July 18th
· Member of the Year celebration will be in April; retiring their Library membership numbers
· Anna Lounsbury
· Lil Hilson
· Hugh and Pat Lee
· Mildred Reinersen
· CE Kiff was here to fix switches
Meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
17 December 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Jeff Craver, Ria Aron, Shannon Shoemaker
October and November meeting minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report for November approved.
Director’s Report
· January 28th, 2009 annual meeting at 6 pm and monthly meeting at 7 pm
· Floor mats have been ordered
· Spoke with
· Director is interested in becoming a notary public—would like the board to consider paying for the course; additional service to the community
· Christmas concert was a great success; would like to see continued growth with additional board and town members attending
Budget
· M/S/A to approve budget for final approval by the full board at the annual meeting in January
Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Annual meeting: January 28th, 2009 at 6 pm
Next meeting: January 28th, 2009 at 7 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
26 November 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m.
Jon LaFever, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker
Budget Discussion
· $3,500 from the Starfish Foundation—carried forward to 2009
· $2,500 from Senator Bonacic
· $1,250 from 4CLS
· Investment income—down by still strong to date
· Discussion to give the Library Director a raise to $13,000 salary for 1100 hours; tabled till the December meeting
Treasurer’s Report
· $9,600 net income--$5,900 for capital items
· $2,460 for the Hugh Lee Scholarship
· Bank charge of $15—will discuss with bank to have it removed
· Donation from Hugh Lee of half a tank of fuel oil; may have to pay a transfer fee
· Copier CD—leave it as is; discuss with M. Jardine about its purpose
· A. Morris would like to stay on as the treasurer; possible voting member
· M/S/A October Treasurer’s Report
Library Director’s Report
· 1800 webpage views for since the last meeting
· Donation received from J. Gucker and a matching on from The New York Times
· Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the Library will close at 7 pm
· Motion to approve the purchase of a front door mat and one under the Library Director’s deck, seconded and approved
· $130 made on the bake sale
· Christmas concert on December 5th
· Director on vacation this week
· D. Farley interested in donating but wants some direction
·
· Gates Foundation money available -- $20,000 to $60,000; grant to be used to tie the Library and the town together; possibilities include renovations, purchasing equipment, web page design; conversation with the town and fire department is necessary
Adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Next meeting: December 17th, 2008 at 7 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
29 October 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.
Jon LaFever, Jeff Craver, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker
Director’s Report
· D. Farley gave a positive response and wants to endow a scholarship through the Library
· a new mat is needed in the front hall and under the Library Director’s desk; she will check out the prices and get back to the board
· M. Rossley would like to put a candy vending machine in the Library; the board doesn’t not think that it is conducive to the mission of the Library
· the new computers from the Gates Foundation are in
· Money from the town has been received
· E. Stewart and Library Director will attend a
· Director will also meet with the superintendent of the
· Bake sale at the Library on November 22nd
· Christmas concert set for December 5th
· Student film was shot at the Library; good press in the Delaware County Times
· Website—copy of content was removed from website not operated by the Library
· Ramp—discussion of fixing it in the spring
· Discussion on the preliminary budget; continued discussion at November meeting
Adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Next meeting: November 26th, 2008 at 7 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Shoemaker
Bovina Public Library -- Meeting Minutes
September 24th, 2008
Bovina Public Library
Meeting Minutes
September 24th, 2008
Present: Jon LaFever, Jeff Craver, Shannon Shoemaker, Ria Aron
Absent: Evelyn Stewart
Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm
M/S/A Minutes for August meeting
Treasurer’s Report
- M/S/A September Treasurer’s Report
Library Director’s Report
- Toddle Reading Group continues
- Ray LaFever will be speaking about farming in Bovina on November 1st at 10:30 am
- Friends of the Library—have increased fundraising via the mailing; want to put on a Christmas concert; okay to resend the fundraising letter to a select list
- Tulips have been planted in the front of the building
- Director and members of the FOL will be attending a
- Still looking for someone to look at the stairs
- Independent website copied our site content without permission; Director will talk to the owner of the other site
- Discussion on keeping the donors list public—donors can request to be anonymous
- FOL meeting October 15th
New Business
- Discussion on filling vacant Board seat; Board voted to add Jeff Craver to fill the vacant seat (3 yea, 1 absent)
- Preliminary budget for the October meeting
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm
Next meeting Wednesday October 29th, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker, Secretary
Bovina Public Library -- Meeting Minutes
August 27th, 2008
Present: Jon LaFever, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker, Ria Aron
Meeting called to order at 6:08 pm
M/S/A Minutes for June meeting
Treasurer’s Report
- January through July
- Balance Sheet—where does the fuel oil expense fall? Under utilities. Discussion on pre-pay price; M/S/A to continue as is
- Lichtenberg Fund—discussion on balance
- Profit and Loss statement
- no budget for Capital items because they would come from the Capital Fund
- Profit and Loss by category
- Capital Fund and Starfish grant had carryovers from previous year
- Hugh Lee Scholarship Fund
- Supported by efforts of the Friends of the Library
- On track with the budget for the year
- M/S/A January through July Treasurer’s Report
- Currently not pulling from endowment
- M/S/A Reimbursed Treasurer’s expenses for filing tax returns
- Looking for a replacement for Treasurer
- A couple more bids are needed to have the steps and deck repaired; currently only one bid has been received
- Art Camp was a success; broke even on expenses; a photo will be in the 2009 Bovina calendar
- Friends of the Library will meet on September 17th
- September 29th will attend Delaware Academy School Board meeting to ask for funds and find out what their policy is for giving scholarships
- Permission granted for Director to write a letter discussing possible endowment for scholarships
- Director has a column in the Delaware County Times
- The Delaware County Atlas has been misplaced
- Discussion on linking the Library website to the town website once it has been created
- Leak in the basement has been corrected; thanks to LaFever Excavating; need to look into mold removal
- Will ask the community for donations of tulips to put in front flower beds
- Scholarships given at $150 each
New Business
- Discussion on filling vacant Board seat
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm
Next meeting Wednesday September 24th, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker, Secretary
Library Board Meeting
June 25th 2008
BOVINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Present: Jon LaFever, Scott Orr, Maria Aron, Marjorie Miller and Evelyn Stewart.
Meeting called to order at
M/S/A Minutes for the May meeting.
M/S/A Treasurer’s report for May.
Director’s report:
Senator Bonacic’s grant will be coming soon in the amount of $2500.00.
Art camp started today.
Gates grant money is expected within the next two weeks.
The friend’s donation mailing will be going out in the next week.
Marjorie will collect estimates for the ramp project.
M/S/A Marjorie to purchase stamps for the mailing.
Ann Morris will attend the August 27th meeting at
We have some new information about the number of students eligible for the scholarship. They are as follows.
Josh Orr
Matt Foy
Charles Branciforte
Caitlyn Thurgood
M/S/A To divide the $500.00 in scholarship money equally to all four students.
Meeting adjourned at
Next meeting will be
Respectfully submitted;
Evelyn Stewart
May '08
BPL Board Meeting Minutes
Bovina Public Library –Meeting Minutes
May 2008
Present: Jon LaFever, Scott Orr, Marjorie Miller, Ria Aron and Evelyn Stewart.
Absent: Shannon Shoemaker
Meeting called to order at
M/S/A Minutes for the April meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
· April approved.
· Ann is unable to attend our meetings at
Library Director’s Report
· Luke Dougherty and Sonia Farrell will be hosting art camp this year.
· Supplies are estimated to cost $200.00 to $300.00.
· Four
· Marjorie is seeking permission of the board to gather estimates for replacement of the ramp as well as repointing of the steps in the front of the building.
· Jon will coordinate the removal of the stump in the front, and installing fill for a flower bed.
Fundraising Committee
· M/S/A purchase of supplies for the capital campaign.
· M/S/A purchase of stickers from the county tax department a complete listing of tax payers for the capital campaign.
· The fundraising committee would like to start a scholarship fund in honor of Hugh Lee who has been an active member of this library for more than thirty years.
New Business
· M/S/A Scholarship of 500.00 to Josh Orr.
· Marjorie and Evelyn will work on a policy for awarding scholarships to be reviewed at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at
Next meeting will be Wednesday June 25th at
Respectfully submitted
Evelyn Stewart
Bovina Public Library--Meeting Minutes
April 2008
Present: Jon Lafever, Evelyn Stewart, Shannon Shoemaker, Ria Aron
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm
M/S/A Minutes for March meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
- February and March approved
Library Director’s Report
- Library Director attended the Gates Foundation Conference April 6-8; disbursement of grant money to be done in July through 4CLS; discussion at May meeting about computer equipment
- Website hits up
- Member of the Year Party was well attended; front page of the Delaware County Times
- Appraisal of books given by Bibliobarn
- Friends Committee to meet in May; hope to get mailing out June/July; Library Director following up on other fund raising leads
- S. Call has the last 4 years of acquisitions entered on the USB drive and will be uploading to the website as time allows; S. Call has also committed to helping the Library Director to entering the rest of the collection and making it available on the website by the end of the summer
- Student film—will discuss at May meeting
- J. Mills to attach the desk drawers for the Library Director’s desk
Old Business
- Copier moved to Town Hall; old desk will also removed from the Library
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm
Next meeting Wednesday May 28th, 2008 at 7 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon L. Shoemaker, Secretary