GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 19, 2008 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 1:35PM. Present were Barney Laschever, Jeff Johnson, Suzanne Mazzarelli, Diana Bernard and Cathy Nygren. Henrietta Horvay was excused.
Suzanne made a motion to approve the minutes; it was seconded by Jeff.
President’s Report: Barney reported on notices he had read re other library’s programs, e.g.., discussions on cookbooks, stock market, mystery novels. A discussion was held about other topics that may be of interest. Barney will check with his son about “green” building and renovating. Lynn will gather info from Mystic personnel re their newly built “green” science center. Cathy will ask a financial advisor if he is interested in speaking.
Barney asked Lynn to continue working on the comparative religion program and the revised work schedule. Jeff reported on the 2 meetings of the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) which decided that there was no need to pay for another study since many of the previous recommendations were not yet met or could not be met b/c of space constraints. He provided minutes of those meetings. The committee feels an up-dated survey of townspeople would inform us of their needs and asked that they (the committee) remain in tact. Barney advised them to proceed.
Director’s Report: Copy attached. Lynn provided copies of a study of the economic impact of libraries in Indiana. This will be of use by the LRPC. Lynn would like to inventory the stacks so that there is an accurate accounting of books, etc. All agreed.
Treasurer’s Report: Jeff presented the report which included the year-end figures of our special funds. A discussion was held about the proposed budget. Jeff and Barney will meet with Bob Valentine on or about Thursday Feb. 28. Concerning expenses, Barney mentioned that the outer library door is very heavy and difficult for older people. Diana mentioned that 2 more parking spaces could be carved out of the grass. They will speak to Bob about those two concerns.
We agreed on Tuesday, March 4, as a good time for us to meet with a gentleman who can advise us on evaluations. This date may need to be changed.
Cathy made a motion to adjourn at 3PM; Diana seconded it.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine A. Nygren
Secretary
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