Ossipee Public Library
Secretary’s Report
Board of Trustees
January 10, 2022
Call meeting to order: 10:15 am
Attendees: Trustees, Patricia Pustell, Lisa Buerk, Carl Tyler, DorisAnn Allenson and Director Maria Moulton. Absent, Jane and Roger ter Kuile
Secretary’s Report: A motion was made by Carl Tyler to accept the secretary’s Report and was seconded by Lisa Buerk. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made by Lisa Buerk to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Carl Tyler. The motion passed.
Old Business:
Building Maintenance: Ed White replaced 20 inside tube lights with LED tube lights. A couple of outside lights will also need to be replaced.
Covid Policy: OLP will remain open.
Town Audit: Maria received an invitation to meet with the town auditors on January 31,2022 at town hall. Lisa will also attend.
Town Report: A motion was made by Patricia Pustell to accept the Ossipee Public Library Report for the year 2021 giving the library director permission to make changes as necessary. The motion was seconded by DorisAnn Allenson. The motion passed.
New Business:
New Programs: New programs cannot be justified at this time because of the high positivity of Covid. Outdoor programs will resume this summer.
Friends of the Library improvements: Lynne Parker wants to have the conference table located in the library’s front room refinished.
Director’s Report:
Policy Change: When the town closes for a special event, such as a retirement luncheon, the Library Director has the authority to make changes to the library closure policy. A motion was made by Carl Tyler to accept the policy change and seconded by Lisa Buerk. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Patricia Pustell to accept the Director’s Report and seconded by Lisa Buerk. The motion passed.
Next Meeting: February 7,2022. 10:00 am
Adjourn: a motion was made by Carl Tyler to adjourn the meeting. Lisa Buerk seconded the motion. The motion passed. 10:58 am.