INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes
February 27, 2024
Trustees Present: Karla MacLeod, Linda Dodge, Pat Paige, Lisa Wiley
Donna Straitiff: Director
Karla motioned to accept Pat as a voting member. Linda seconded. All approved
Karla motioned to enter into the public hearing. Linda seconded.
Public Hearing for the Acceptance of Unanticipated Revenue: 4:30 p.m.
-Diane Gardenour spoke to say how happy she was that Don Burness recognized the library in his memorial. Don and Mary-Lou came to the library every week and took out armfuls of books. They will be remembered for their vivid stories and known for being colorful characters in the town. Don was a professional educator and passionate about the library and its resources. He spoke several languages and loved travel and meeting new people.
4:34: Pat motioned to close the public hearing. Linda seconded. All approved.
Linda motioned to accept the funds from the estate of Donald Burness in the amount of $153,044.68. Pat seconded. All approved. Donna gave some ideas of a wish list to consider, including a sitting area with a plaque in memory of Don and Mary-Lou, and creating a community area upstairs for gatherings.
Acceptance of Donations – Lisa motioned to accept the donations. Linda seconded. All approved.
REPORTS:
Secretary’s Reports— Pat motioned to accept the minutes as edited. Linda seconded. All approved.
Town Bookkeeper’s Report – Linda motioned to accept the report pending audit. Pat seconded. All approved.
Treasurer’s Reports—Lisa motioned to accept the report pending audit. Linda seconded. All approved.
Director’s Reports— Lisa motioned to accept the report. Linda seconded. All approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
OTHER GROUP REPORTS:
Linda motioned to adjourn at 5:15pm. Pat seconded. All approved.
Next Meeting Date—March 26, 2024
TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes
February 27, 2024
Trustees Present: Karla MacLeod, Linda Dodge, Pat Paige, Lisa Wiley
Donna Straitiff: Director
Karla motioned to accept Pat as a voting member. Linda seconded. All approved
Karla motioned to enter into the public hearing. Linda seconded.
Public Hearing for the Acceptance of Unanticipated Revenue: 4:30 p.m.
-Diane Gardenour spoke to say how happy she was that Don Burness recognized the library in his memorial. Don and Mary-Lou came to the library every week and took out armfuls of books. They will be remembered for their vivid stories and known for being colorful characters in the town. Don was a professional educator and passionate about the library and its resources. He spoke several languages and loved travel and meeting new people.
4:34: Pat motioned to close the public hearing. Linda seconded. All approved.
Linda motioned to accept the funds from the estate of Donald Burness in the amount of $153,044.68. Pat seconded. All approved. Donna gave some ideas of a wish list to consider, including a sitting area with a plaque in memory of Don and Mary-Lou, and creating a community area upstairs for gatherings.
Acceptance of Donations – Lisa motioned to accept the donations. Linda seconded. All approved.
REPORTS:
Secretary’s Reports— Pat motioned to accept the minutes as edited. Linda seconded. All approved.
Town Bookkeeper’s Report – Linda motioned to accept the report pending audit. Pat seconded. All approved.
Treasurer’s Reports—Lisa motioned to accept the report pending audit. Linda seconded. All approved.
Director’s Reports— Lisa motioned to accept the report. Linda seconded. All approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
- New OPAC: The testing of Biblionix is successful to date with good feedback from users. Training is ongoing.
- Seed Library: Items are going to be inventoried rather than cataloged to monitor usage.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Grant Update – Millipore: there is a new portal available to upload a year-end report for their 2022 donation. NH Society of Genealogists: the grant to digitize the town audio interviews is ongoing.
- Substitute Librarian: The new substitute has been training to help with temporary staffing shortages.
- New Server: The system is being updated for security and efficiency.
OTHER GROUP REPORTS:
- Ingalls 1894 Association: The group is planning to participate in the spring NH Gives program.
- Friends of the Ingalls Memorial Library: The group is planning spring activities.
Linda motioned to adjourn at 5:15pm. Pat seconded. All approved.
Next Meeting Date—March 26, 2024