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Grafton Public Library
Virtual Meeting
3/26/20
Present: Jay Macejowski, David Whittall, Lucia Corwin,
Michelle, Dufort, Mary Beth Culver, Sue Allen, new board member. Sue was approved by the Select Board
yesterday.
Called to order 6:05
Public Comment: NONE
Minutes: Approved minutes of February 27 as well as
Emergency Meeting of March 18.
Treasurer’s Report: Patrick Spurlock has resigned. Michelle presented treasurer’s report.
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We’re on track
with the budget.
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Mary Beth
coordinated a transfer of funds from the main trust to the checking account.
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Michelle needs
a W-9 from Jay and Sue to give to
TIAA. Michelle will leave them out,
please return them to her when completed.
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Most of our
annual appeal and other anticipated donations for the year have come in.
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Michelle will
bring our new treasurer up to speed as quickly as possible.
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Michelle reports
feeling confident in Barbara’s ability to guide us through the current market
situation as she effectively helped guide the library through the last downturn.
Librarian’s Report:
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Sarah Yarosevich
will continue working on the library gardens and will be paid for labor and
supplies from funds budgeted. Last fall Sarah donated her labor and we thank
her for her generosity to the library.
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Michelle will reschedule
furnace cleaning when safer.
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In house-library programming
is not being offered while the library is closed. Michelle is looking into on-line programs.
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She is offering
curbside pick-up services. She is
authorized to discontinue this service if she or new safety recommendations
suggest it is no longer safe or becomes unmanageable. She will post the precautions she’s
taking.
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Michelle is
maintaining community relations and will add The Athenian for regular communication.
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New books have
come in. Current situation is making it more
difficult to get books. Michelle will
may shift to an increase in on-line books/subscriptions.
Old Business:
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Reiterated that
the Board has given Michelle discretion to adjust programming offerings as
deemed necessary during COVID-19 response and while schools are closed.
Reorganization:
·
Mary Beth Culver
– Chair
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Sue Allen –
Treasurer
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Lucia Corwin –
Secretary
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Jay will assist
with building related issues such as developing a comprehensive check list of
needs and services and assist in exploring options for mitigating the issue of
snow on the ramp to include roofing.
Other: The town is looking for community activity
ideas to pull people together.
Meeting adjourned 6:42
Next Meeting: Virtual, April 23, 2020 6:00