Text Description automatically generated Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Trustees Highland Public Library 14 Elting Place; Highland, NY 12528 Date: March 23, 2023 Attending: Frances Brooks; President; Elaine Rivera, 1st Vice President; Laura Finch, Secretary; Jacqueline Burke; Trustee and Julie Dempsey, Library Director Absent: Melissa Burdash, 2nd Vice President; Eric Norberg; Finance Officer; Patrick Mason, Trustee; The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Elaine moved to accept the minutes of the February, 22, 2023 meeting. Jacquie seconded. All were in favor. Financial Report: Elaine moved as follows: Be it resolved to approve the warrants attached for operating expenses for the month of March, 2023. Jacquie seconded. All were in favor. Elaine moved as follows: Be it resolved to accept the March 2023 financial report as prepared by Rose Woodworth, Accountant. Jacquie seconded. All were in favor. Agenda Items: Director’s Report: Solar Update: Julie is asking for write-up by May 1st to optimize grant opportunities. Digital Sign Update: A total of about $22k is available. Julie is seeking estimates for the “T” design as included in the board packet. Staffing: Many good candidates applied for page positions, and 2 were selected (see below). Jessica is slated to be approved as a clerk so that she can fill-in as necessary for staffing. Formal wear/Prom Swap: Some formal wear has been dropped off to the library. Julie was given contact information of Royal Cleaners in New Paltz, which is accepting donations and offering tailoring. 2022 compared to 2019: Program attendance is about 2/3 that of 2019, and is steadily rising. Friends Update: Leslie and Heidi have agreed to extend their term by one year. They will use part of the year to recruit new members. They intend to change the bylaws to allow all paying members to vote. Old Business: Trustee Vacancy: Petitions are due by March 27th. A petition has been picked-up. New Business: Appointment of election workers: Chair of election: Julie Kelsall-Dempsey Election Clerk: Lisa Gill Election Inspectors: Angela Grieco and Susan Bacchi at $15.50 per hour Motion Moved by: Elaine; Seconded: Jacquie In Favor: All Against: None Abstaining: None Appointment of personnel: Personnel Action Recommended by Library Director, Julie Dempsey The Board of Trustees is the appointing authority for all personnel appointments, whether as a staff hire or as a contract employee. Resignations must also be received and acted upon by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Library Director. Pending Personnel Actions: * Approve the resignation of PT Page Erica Angelillo effective March 16, 2023 * Approve the appointment of Destiney Decker to PT Page position at a rate of $ 14.20 per hour, up to 9 hours per week starting March 21, 2023 . * Approve the appointment of Kyle Menezes to PT Page position at a rate of $ 14.20 per hour, up to 7 hours per week starting March 20, 2023 . * Approve the promotion of Jessica Hammond from PT page to PT clerk at a rate of 14.50 per hour, up to 20 hours per week starting March 20, 2023 Action Requested MOVED that the Board of Trustees of the Highland Public Library approve the personnel actions listed above. Result of Action: Motion Moved by: Elaine; Seconded: Jacquie In Favor: All Against: None Abstaining: None Committees: Facilities: See Solar project and sign project notes, above. Finance: none Personnel: See motions above Friends Liaison: none Trustee Comments: -Jacquie inquired about the status of the new gaming program. Discussion ensued about participation and offering hours of the programming. -Jacquie volunteered to be a member of the facilities committee to bridge Eric’s knowledge as his term expires. Other: Public Comment: Elaine moved to adjourn. Jacquie seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Next meeting: April 25, 2023 immediately following special meeting at 5:30 Respectfully Submitted, Laura Finch, Secretary