GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF
June 17, 2008 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 1:40PM. Present were Barney Laschever, Cathy Nygren, Henrietta Horvay, Suzanne Mazzarelli and Director Lynn Steinmayer. Diana Bernard and Jeff Johnson were excused.
Henrietta made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 20 meeting with the correction showing that Diana Bernard and Cathy Nygren were excused. it was seconded by Barney.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Lynn reported on the success of the CCC Camp program as well as the Composting and Recycling information evening. Cathy suggested they be repeated in the Fall when recycling rules change and in the Spring when composing will again be of interest.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Lynn advised us that mileage reimbursement was over budget because of an increase in reimbursement and a conference in Mystic which was attended on two days. A discussion arose on fines being re-imposed for the summer reading program, as well as limiting use to two weeks. Suzanne made a motion to approve that; it was seconded by Henrietta. In addition, a “Guilt Box” will be placed on the circulation desk for contributions to The Friends for over-due books. A motion to approve was made by Suzanne and seconded by Cathy.
COMMITTEES: The Long Range Planning Committee’s minutes were presented showing that 65 surveys were returned. 87% felt the library hours were sufficient; 53% responded that there was no need for a new or expanded library.
The program Committee provided an outline of suggestions including a classic book club series, seasonal poetry reading, participation in the Memorial Day Parade, a movie night, a music night and a Photos of Goshen competition. Future lectures topics were also reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: A draft of the Writing Contest brochure was presented. Henrietta had a few suggestions.
At 2:33, after a motion by Barney and seconded by Cathy, the committee went into Executive Session to complete the evaluation of Director Lynn Steinmayer. At 3:08, Barney made a motion to close the Executive Session; it was seconded by Henrietta. Suzanne made a motion at 3:09 to return to the regular meeting; it was seconded by Henrietta. At 3:10, Cathy made a motion to adjourn; it was seconded by Suzanne.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine A. Nygren
Secretary
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