Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Highland Public Library
14 Elting Place; Highland, NYÊ 12528

Date: September 22, 2022

Attending: Frances Brooks; President;Ê Elaine Rivera, 1st Vice President; Melissa Burdash, 2nd Vice President; Laura Finch, Secretary; and Julie Dempsey, Library Director

Absent: Patrick Mason, Trustee; Jacqueline Burke; Trustee, Eric Norberg; Finance Officer

The meeting was called to order at  5:32 p.m.

The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Elaine moved to accept the minutes of the August 25, 2022 meeting.   Laura seconded.  All were in favor.


Financial Report:
Missy moved as follows: Be it resolved to approve the warrants attached for operating expenses for the month of September, 2022. Elaine seconded. All were in favor.

Elaine moved as follows:Ê Be it resolved to accept the August 2022 financial report as prepared by Rose Woodworth, Accountant.Ê Missy seconded.ÊAll were in favor

Agenda Items:

DirectorÕs Report:
Taxes:  Partial payment (1/2) was received from the school district.

Shelves in ChildrenÕs Area: Shelves were reinforced last Wednesday. Books have been re-shelved.

September Artist: Pam KrimskyÕs reception will be September 24th from 1-3pm.  Lisa and Donna will be present. 

October Artist:   Martha ZolaÕs reception will be October 8th from 1-3pm. Lisa and Donna will be present.

Artist Calendar (2023): Artists are seeking out space to show 

Library Card Sign Up Month: Patrons who sign up for a new library card or show their card are entered for a raffle for  $25 Vignetto and $25 for Frozen Caboose.

Voter Registration: One registration, 1 change of address and 2 absentee ballots were handed out/completed.

Food Drive: 12 libraries are participating.  We came in 2nd last year and are hoping to place higher this year! Food accepted through October 18th.  Food donations will go to Community Action should they remain open.  Should they close, the Ascension Holy Trinity Church on Grand St will be a backup.

Old Business:
Audit: Julie, Rose (WoodworthÑaccountant), and auditors are working on communicating where necessary documents will be procured from. 

Friends: Julie will meet with Friends board tomorrow. Feedback from contributing vs. participating members and communication will be on the agenda. 

Parking Lot: A portion of the parking lot has caved in.  The estimate is between $1800-$2000 for the repair. The work will happen on Sunday, and cinder blocks will be replaced due to rot.  The area will be re-paved after the drain is restored.  A crack will be filled with tar. 

New Business:
November & December Meetings: Due to Thanksgiving, meetings will be combined into one meeting on December 8th.

Committees:

Facilities: n/a (see above re: parking lot)

Friends Liaison: n/a

Finance: n/a
 
Trustee Training: Elaine and Missy took part in training this fall (Trustee Essentials).  Next year the mandated hours will need to be documented (2/year starting January 2023).

Personnel: n/a

Other:

Public Comment:

Elaine moved to adjourn.ÊMissy seconded.Ê The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Finch, Secretary