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INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes
 
July 27, 2021

Trustees: Karla MacLeod, Flo Marsh, Linda Dodge, Lisa Wiley
Director: Donna Straitiff
Trustee Alternates: Dick Isakson, Jeff Dickler
Absent: Roberta Gordenstein
 
Guest: Anne Reed, web designer
 
Acceptance of Donations: Flo motioned to accept the report. Linda seconded. All approved.
                                 
REPORTS:
Secretary’s Reports—Lisa Wiley: Linda motioned to accept the report. Flo seconded. All approved.
Town Bookkeeper’s Report: Flo motioned to accept the report pending audit. Linda seconded. All approved. 
Treasurer’s Reports—Flo Marsh: Lisa motioned to accept the report pending audit. Linda seconded. All approved.
Director’s Reports—Donna Straitiff: Lisa motioned to accept the report. Flo seconded. All approved.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
 
  1. Update on Grants: The ARPA grant is in the reporting stage. Further paperwork will be monitored. The library did not receive the Banned Books grant.
  2. Update on Summer Reading: There are 2.5 weeks left with programming well attended.
  3. Bookkeeper: The position has been filled.
  4. Other: CDC has updated guidance recommending masks for unvaccinated adults and children indoors. We will wait to see what the NHHS guidance says before making any changes to our current policies.
 
 
NEW BUSINESS:
                                               
  1. Programming: Donna is putting together the technology for an outdoor movie program this week.
  2. Other: Donna is looking at options for updating the library website.
  3. Anne Reid joined the meeting to discuss web design.
    1. Library concerns: Ease of access/ease of use and cost
    2. Comparing Weebly and WordPress
    3. What additions/changes would we like to see?
      1. logo? ecommerce?
    4. Next steps: Consider what our audience is getting and how are they getting there?
    5. Lisa and Jeff will work on suggestions guided by Anne’s ideas for updating the website.
 
OTHER GROUP REPORTS:
 
  1. Ingalls 1894 Association: Discussion of future donations.
  2. Friends of the Ingalls Memorial Library: There will be a membership drive at the Rindge Harvest Festival.
Linda motioned to adjourn at 5:45. Flo seconded. All approved.
 
Next Meeting Date—August 24

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

MWF 10 - 5
Tu & Thur 1 - 8
Sat 9 - 12

Telephone

603-899-3303
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