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Trustees’ Meeting Minutes 02/13/2023

March 13, 2023 By jen

 Secretary’s Report 

                              Meeting dated: 13/February/2023    Ossipee Public Library 

Attendees  

Trustees: Patricia Pustell, Dorisann Allenson, and Lisa Buerk. Alternate Trustees: Linda Hatfield and Roger ter Kuile.  Director, Maria Moulton.  Absent: Trustee, Carl Tyler. 

Call to Order: 10:05 by Chair Patricia Pustell. 

Secretary’s Report: A motion to accept the secretary’s report was made by Lisa Buerk. It was seconded by Dorisann Allenson. The motion passed. 

Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made by Pat Pustell to accept the treasurer’s report. It was seconded by Lisa Buerk. The motion passed. 

Director’s Report: A motion to accept the director’s report was made by Lisa Buerk. It was seconded by Pat Pustell. The motion passed. 

Old Business: Building Maintenance: It was planned that TJ Eldridge- Public Works director would speak at this meeting. He was unable to attend. According to TJ, It will cost $3000.00 to repair/replace the cracked chimney liner at the library. The trustees feel that the town should pay 50% of the cost.  A motion was made by Pat Pustell: The library will pay 50% of the chimney liner repair/replace not to exceed $1500.00. It was seconded by Dorisann Allenson. The motion passed. 

Library Heating System: During the January cold snap, the library heating system was inadequate. A discussion was had about a new replacement heating system. It was decided to pursue an energy audit. Linda Hatfield offered to look into it. 

Regular Programs: A discussion was had about on-going programs. 

Annual Report: It has been submitted. Director Moulton is working on the state report. 

Trustee Candidates: Roger ter Kuile will continue as an alternate candidate. 

New Business: Friends of the library: The group is reapplying for a 501(c)3 status to become a non-profit organization. 

Special Education Program: upon discussion, it was decided that we do not have a proper space to accommodate such a program.  

Amazon Banking Transactions: A motion was made by Pat Pustell to give The Library Director view to on-line banking only. It was seconded by Dorisann Allenson. The motion passed. 

Next Meeting date: March 13, 2023.  10:00 am.   We will review the mission and vision statements policy. 

Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Lisa Buerk and seconded by Dorisann Allenson. The motion passed.   10:55 am 

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