Goshen Public Library
Board of Directors
October 29, 2008
Special Meeting
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 11:03 AM. Present were Barney Laschever, Jeff Johnson, Henrietta Horvay, Diana Bernard, Cathy Nygren, and Lynn Steinmayer.
Henrietta made a motion to accept the minutes of the Sept. 16th meeting. Cathy seconded it and it was passed.
CORRRESPONDENCE: The Board was advised of Suzanne Mazzarelli’s resignation due to full-time employment and family duties. While Henrietta will be available until April via conference call to insure a quorum, she, as Democratic Town Committee Chair, was not certain that a replacement for Suzanne could be made soon.
Lynn presented movie licensing information which we will read and discuss at the next meeting.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Since participation in our writing contest and the Mark Twain program was so poor, Barney questioned our promotion techniques. Lynn will talk to Wamogo’s English and History teachers and try to promote the writing contest as a region-wide one coupled with a homework assignment. Lynn will try to obtain high schoolers’ mailing addresses. If that doesn’t improve participation, we may end it. The reading of Huck Finn garnered $808 in donations and sales for the Mark Twain House but, it was thought, perhaps there simply isn’t enough interest in such a program. We need to provide better programs.
A discussion of the new ordinance, addressing disposal of town property vis-à-vis our book culling, was held. There needs to be inserted an exception for books per the library policy. A copy of the policy has been given to Bob Valentine and copies will be put in our folders for our perusal. Jeff will speak to Bob.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Copy attached. Since different artists’ works will be displayed each month, Barney asked about opening each with a reception. Cathy remarked that Litchfield’s library requires the artist to provide the refreshments. Lynn will ask them if they would like to do that.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The auditors questioned our “trust” funds. A discussion was held and Jeff will speak to Bob.
NEW BUSINESS: It was decided to keep the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30PM as our meeting time.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine A. Nygren
Secretary
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