MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HIGHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 12, 2022


Attending:        Frances Brooks
                Elaine Rivera
                Eric Norberg
                Jacqui Burke


Absent:        Melissa Burdash
                Laura Finch
                Patrick Mason


Also attending Library Director, Julie Kelsall-Dempsey


Meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance


Reorganization
 
Julie Kelsall-Dempsey offered the Officers for 2022-23 Board of Trustees:
        President:  Frances Brooks
         1st Vice President: Elaine Rivera
        2nd Vice President: Melissa Burdash
        Financial Officer:  Eric Norberg
        Secretary:  Laura Finch
All in favor.


Appoint Lisa Gill as Treasurer – All in favor


Designate M&T Bank as depository for 2022-23 fiscal year – All in favor


Designate Daily Freeman as official newspaper, the library may also publish announcements in the Southern Ulster Times and Hudson Valley 1 – All in favor


Designate Robert Schofield of Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna as Legal Representation – All in favor


Designate Emily Brooks and Rose Woodworth of O’Connor CPA as Accountants -  All in favor.


Designate fourth Thursday of every month as official business meetings.  Any meeting date changes, or modifications will be announced prior to the meeting date – All in favor.


Motion made by Eric Norberg, seconded by Jacqui Burke to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2022, Meeting.  All in favor.


Motion made by Eric Norberg, seconded by Jacqui Burke to approve the warrants as attached for operating expenses for July 2022.  All in favor.


Director’s Report:
Friends of the Library – having issues getting a quorum.  They have 3 definite with an additional individual that does not reside in the Highland School District, however, after review of the By-Laws is eligible.


Grants – the Grant for the sign is progressing with the due date being August 12.
Julie feels the grant for solar would be a better fit next year when we will know who our Representative is and can communicate with them.


Covid – we are in the yellow again, masks are recommended, especially at programs.  The staff wear masks when dealing one on one.


Summer Reading Program – has started, Jack Sparrow was a success.  It is possible the Maritime Museum will do a Touch-a-Tank event at the end of the season.  There is currently a scavenger hunt taking place, with businesses in the village participating.


Motion made by Jacqui Burke, seconded by Eric Norberg to approve staff salaries as presented in February.  All in favor.








Standing Committees Members for 2022-23
Facilities – Eric Norbert, Community members Mark McPeck, Nancy                    Hammond
Personnel/Policy – Elaine Rivera, Frances Brooks
Finance – Eric Norberg




Public/Trustee Comments:
Jacqui Burke informed the Board that her son has Dungeons & Dragons Rule Books and Dice which he will be donating.


Motion by Elaine Rivera, seconded by Eric Norberg to adjourn the meeting at 
5:50 pm