MARCH 2008 BOARD MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the BGCL met on March 12, 2008, at 10:10AM at the home of Betty Sawyer.  Present were Betty Sawyer, Erma Andre, Audrey Drake, Marian Lowe, Susie Hammecker, Mary Lee O’Brien, and Judy Wilson.  Carolyn Gaylord was absent.

The minutes of the January 16, 2008, meeting were read and a motion to approve was made by Susie Hammecker and seconded by Betty Sawyer.

The Treasurer’s Report is attached to these minutes.  The library has its new personal tax ID#.  The Town of Greig has not yet made their payments to the library.  Betty submitted a request in writing for funding.  All future requests will be made in writing.

Mary Lee reported that January’s circulation was 147.  The circulation for February was 124.  Our circulation is 68+ books over the years 2006 and 2007.

Erma met with Fran Predmore to help familiarize her with the computer work for the library.

Marian will stay in contact with TJ Loveridge, the guest speaker for our Library Luncheon.  The luncheon will be at the Coachlight in July.

Audrey announced that the new book order has arrived.  She has the current catalog from North Country Books.  She will continue to research books on Amazon.

Dan Brewer hung the picture of Boonville donated by Maria Dowling.

Cathy Rohr will be in charge of flowers for the library.

We hope to find a spot for a library sign near the four corners.

We will send thank you certificates in the amount of $30 for Trailside to Frances Buckingham and Richard Levesque for keeping the drive and walk clear of snow and ice.

A motion was made by Judy Wilson and seconded by Susie Hammecker to authorize finding a new computer for our out-dated one.

Since interns can work their hours throughout the year, Betty will check with Anna Mallette to see what her schedule will be.

Mary Lee O’Brien and Mary Lynn will be in charge of coffee at the Country Faire.

It is with regrets that we accept the resignation of Susie Hammecker as Treasurer of the Library.  Susie wishes to stay on the Board but would like someone to take on the responsibilities for our finances.  We will ask Cathy Rohr to serve on the Board and discuss the Treasurer’s job at another meeting.

The next Board Meeting will be on May 7, 2008, at 9PM at the library.

Mary Lee made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30AM.  The motion was seconded by Marian Lowe.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted

NOVEMBER 2007 BPARD MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the BGCL met on November 7, 2007, at 9:00AM at the; home of Betty Sawyer.

Present were Betty Sawyer, Erma Andre, Audrey Drake, Marian Lowe, Susie Hammecker, Mary Lee O’ Brien, Carolyn Gaylord, and Judy Wilson.

The minutes of the September 5, 2007, meeting were read and a motion to approve was made by Susie Hammecker and seconded by Erma Andre. All present approved the minutes.

The Treasurer’s Report is attached to these minutes.

Erma Andre reported on our circulation:

Circulation
	2007	2006
September	175	170
October	184	134

On Saturdays from July 7th to September 8th 96 books, 52 videos, 7 DVD’s, 41 magazines, and 18 talking books were checked out.

On Saturday’s from September to November 53 books, 5 videos, 4 DVD’s, 17 magazines, and 5 talking books were checked out.

Audrey Drake reported that we continue to receive donations of new/current books for our library. Patrons seem pleased with our selection of books. Audrey will check on the cost of CD’s and used CD’s. Our patrons use CD’s on their seasonal travels. The Lyons Falls Library gave us 2 CD’s on long-term loan. Thanks to Audrey for updating the books on our shelves and displaying new books and books of interest so attractively.

Mary Lee O’Brien attended the County Board of Legislators Meeting. There were 8 people present representing libraries. There is no result on the amount of funding that NCLS will receive. NCLS apportions the funds to each library.

Marian Lowe contacted Mary Ann Riley, an author’s mother, about her daughter speaking at our luncheon on July 31, 2008.

Carolyn Gaylord wrote our article for the BCA Newsletter. Carolyn will post the minutes from the Library Board Meeting on the Brantingham website. In the Spring Newsletter we will remind patrons that library cards are on file at the library. There is no need to carry your card at all times!

OLD BUSINESS
We sent thanks to Don Schneider, Town Supervisor, for posting the wireless zone sign with the library sign.