Hamilton Public Library
Trustee Meeting
October 15, 2013
The Board of Trustees of the Hamilton Public Library met at 6:30 pm on October 15, 2013 at the library. Members present were: Jim Noble, Bob Schneider, Sharon Anderson, Nancy Denton, John Kolditz, Carole Buerkin. Guest: Cynthia Nixon.
The meeting was called to order by Vice President john Kolditz at 6:35.
Minutes: Jim noble moved that the minutes be approved. Sharon Anderson seconded. Motion carried.
Bills: Bob Schneider moved that the bills be paid. Jim Noble Seconded. Motion carried.
Reports:
Friends of the Library: The book sale raised $50. The Trivia Night was cancelled. It will be tried again in the spring. It has been agreed that the proceeds will be used for children's computers. Certain locks and software will be loaded.
Finance: There is nothing maturing, no transfers.
Librarian's Report:
$70 by check was given to Nancy Denton to reimburse her for candy.
The October 11th Magic Workshop had 39 young people attend. The price for the workshop was $460. $230 was from the library and $250 from the Friends of the Library.
An offer of membership from Sam's Club for $45/year was declined.
The Per Capita Grant will be sent October 15.
The Large Type books have been moved downstairs and the non-fiction is being weeded.
The Hamilton mayor will be contacted to see where we stand on the parking lot. We will need more bids for asphalt or gravel.
Nancy Denton reported two incidents concerning the library. Mary Patterson reported that the lights were on in the library after hours. In a separate incident, Mary Patterson was injured by a falling money box. Bonnie Wells was called in to substitute for her.
There was a discussion about guidelines to follow in an emergency. Concerns for the building should be referred to a board member. Nancy Denton should be contacted. The police may be contacted in an emergency the library may be closed.
Building and Grounds:
The new carpeting was installed on October 28th. The new table for the meeting room will be here by the November board meeting.
Old Business:
The Follett upgrading is complete.
New Business:
In teh Per Capita Grant, a Kindle, Nook and IPad will be request. An account will be needed for the Kindle.
Adjournment:
John Kolditz moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Trustee Meeting
October 15, 2013
The Board of Trustees of the Hamilton Public Library met at 6:30 pm on October 15, 2013 at the library. Members present were: Jim Noble, Bob Schneider, Sharon Anderson, Nancy Denton, John Kolditz, Carole Buerkin. Guest: Cynthia Nixon.
The meeting was called to order by Vice President john Kolditz at 6:35.
Minutes: Jim noble moved that the minutes be approved. Sharon Anderson seconded. Motion carried.
Bills: Bob Schneider moved that the bills be paid. Jim Noble Seconded. Motion carried.
Reports:
Friends of the Library: The book sale raised $50. The Trivia Night was cancelled. It will be tried again in the spring. It has been agreed that the proceeds will be used for children's computers. Certain locks and software will be loaded.
Finance: There is nothing maturing, no transfers.
Librarian's Report:
$70 by check was given to Nancy Denton to reimburse her for candy.
The October 11th Magic Workshop had 39 young people attend. The price for the workshop was $460. $230 was from the library and $250 from the Friends of the Library.
An offer of membership from Sam's Club for $45/year was declined.
The Per Capita Grant will be sent October 15.
The Large Type books have been moved downstairs and the non-fiction is being weeded.
The Hamilton mayor will be contacted to see where we stand on the parking lot. We will need more bids for asphalt or gravel.
Nancy Denton reported two incidents concerning the library. Mary Patterson reported that the lights were on in the library after hours. In a separate incident, Mary Patterson was injured by a falling money box. Bonnie Wells was called in to substitute for her.
There was a discussion about guidelines to follow in an emergency. Concerns for the building should be referred to a board member. Nancy Denton should be contacted. The police may be contacted in an emergency the library may be closed.
Building and Grounds:
The new carpeting was installed on October 28th. The new table for the meeting room will be here by the November board meeting.
Old Business:
The Follett upgrading is complete.
New Business:
In teh Per Capita Grant, a Kindle, Nook and IPad will be request. An account will be needed for the Kindle.
Adjournment:
John Kolditz moved that the meeting be adjourned.