OPL Trustees Meeting. Sept 13, 2021
Attendees: Chairperson Patricia Pustell, Director Maria Moulton, Treasurer Lisa Buerk, Secretary Dorisann Allenson, Trustees Carl Tyler, Jane ter Kuile, Alternate Trustee Roger ter Kuile
Visiting, Lynne Parker, representing the town budget committee.
The Meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Pustell at 10:15 am.
Secretaries Report: A motion was made to accept the report dated Aug 5, 2021 as amended by Carl Tyler. It was seconded by Patricia Pustell. The motion passed.
Treasurer Report: A motion was made to accept the treasurer’s report dated Sept 10, 2021 as presented by Lisa Buerk. It was seconded by Jane ter Kuile. The motion passed.
Old Business: ARPA Grant Project: The benches have not arrived yet.
Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales was very successful.
Lakeside Security: A new security system was installed at no cost to the library.
Covid and programs: The Meeting room is limited to 12 people at a time.
Masks are optional at OPL. The Director should contact the trustees if the need arises for further direction.
New Business: Lynne Parker who represented the town budget committee, spoke to the group about the library budget. Thank you for being our library advocate, Lynne.
Nov 8, 2021 there is a Meeting at town hall with the selectmen of the town of Ossipee at 4:15 about the budget. A second Meeting is yet to be determined.
Our Budget was discussed for the 2022 year. Changes were made to several line items.
Carl Tyler brought forward an idea for our children’s program. “Passport to Knowledge”. The program would expand on our children’s knowledge of other cultures and places!
Director’s report: A motion was made by Carl Tyler to accept the director’s report as written. Seconded by Lisa Buerk. The motion passed.
Other Business: A donation was given by Carl Tyler of $310.00 from a British sweets raffle. Thank you, Carl.
Roger ter Kuile will continue as an Alternate Trustee. Linda Hatfield will also be an Alternate Trustee.
Next meeting will be Oct 18,2021
Adjourn. A motion was made by DorisAnn Allenson to adjourn. Seconded by Lisa Buerk. Motion passed. 11:17am