Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Highland Public Library
14 Elting Place, Highland NY 12528

July 25, 2024

Attending:  Elaine Rivera President, Mark McPeck 1st Vice-President, Jacqui Burke 2nd Vice-President, Phyllis Freeman Trustee.  

Absent:  Eric Norberg, Milena Barrett, Patrick Mason

Mark McPeck called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Jacqui, seconded by Phyllis to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2024 Meeting as amended.  All were in favor

Motion by Phyllis, seconded by Jacqui to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2024 Reorganization Meeting.  All were in favor.

Motion by Jacqui, seconded by Phyllis to approve the warrants for operating expenses for July 2024.  All were in favor.

Motion by Phyllis, seconded by Jacqui to accept the June 2024 financial reports as prepared by Rose Woodworth, Accountant.  All were in favor.

Director's Report:
Community Refrigerator and Cupboard are open.  Ricky Auchmoody has donated fresh produce and will continue to do so weekly

Building Concerns have been addressed and there are no structural issues.  The concerns will be revisited and reviewed in 6 months.

Treasurer Job description has been updated and will be posted.
Motion by Phyllis, seconded by Jacqui to approve the amended Treasurer Job description.  (attached) All were in favor.

Old Business:
Motion by Jacqui, seconded by Phyllis designating Emily Brooks, and Rose Woodworth of Woodworth & Zarolnick Accounts CPA as Accountants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  All were in favor.

The Music Garden is progressing.

New Business:
Approve the Personnel Action pertaining to Lisa Gill (attached)

Plan of Service first review was presented

Standing Committees:  no reports

The next meeting will be held September 26, 2024

Motion by Phyllis, seconded by Jacqui, to adjourn at 6:0 p.m.