INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes DRAFT
September 26, 2023
Present: Karla MacLeod, Flo Marsh, Lisa Wiley, Linda Dodge, Pat Paige, Taylor Ratcliffe, Director- Donna Straitiff
Also present: Judy Unger-Clark, Susan K.
Absent: Roberta Gordenstein
Lisa motioned to accept Pat Paige as a voting board member for the meeting. Karla seconded. All approved.
Acceptance of Donations – Flo motioned to accept the report. Lisa seconded. All approved.
REPORTS:
Secretary’s Reports—Lisa Wiley – Flo motioned to accept the report. Linda seconded. All approved.
Town Bookkeeper’s Report – Flo motioned to accept the report pending audit. Pat seconded. All approved.
Treasurer’s Reports—Flo Marsh – Linda motioned to accept the report. Pat seconded. All approved.
Director’s Reports—Donna Straitiff – Lisa motioned to accept the report. Flo seconded. All approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
OTHER GROUP REPORTS:
Next Meeting Date—October 24, 2023
Flo motioned to adjourn at 5:35pm. Linda seconded. All approved.
TRUSTEE MEETING
Minutes DRAFT
September 26, 2023
Present: Karla MacLeod, Flo Marsh, Lisa Wiley, Linda Dodge, Pat Paige, Taylor Ratcliffe, Director- Donna Straitiff
Also present: Judy Unger-Clark, Susan K.
Absent: Roberta Gordenstein
Lisa motioned to accept Pat Paige as a voting board member for the meeting. Karla seconded. All approved.
Acceptance of Donations – Flo motioned to accept the report. Lisa seconded. All approved.
REPORTS:
Secretary’s Reports—Lisa Wiley – Flo motioned to accept the report. Linda seconded. All approved.
Town Bookkeeper’s Report – Flo motioned to accept the report pending audit. Pat seconded. All approved.
Treasurer’s Reports—Flo Marsh – Linda motioned to accept the report. Pat seconded. All approved.
Director’s Reports—Donna Straitiff – Lisa motioned to accept the report. Flo seconded. All approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Donations in memory of Dick: A total of $300 was donated. Decisions on use of the funds are tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Caretaker Position
- Operating Budget Review: Donna has been working on the 2024 budget.
- 2024 Holiday Schedule: Lisa motioned to accept the 2024 proposed Holiday schedule. Linda seconded. All approved.
- Adopt an Author program: patrons can choose a favorite author and sponsor a book for purchase. They will be invoiced for the library discounted cost and have a name plate placed inside the book.
- Donna’s contract is up for renewal on Oct. 24. The board approved the new contract for three years.
- Karla made a motion to unseal the minutes from the August nonpublic session. Flo seconded. All approved.
- Taylor mentioned it would be a good idea to start sharing library news with both Rindge Memorial and Conant Middle High School for their weekly newsletters.
OTHER GROUP REPORTS:
- Ingalls 1894 Association- Judy explained to the board that the group is planning a postcard mailing to send into the community to advertising giving to the library fund. Susan K. did the graphic design and the postcard will be distributed after Thanksgiving.
- Friends of the Ingalls Memorial Library: The group is planning a paint activity for the community.
Next Meeting Date—October 24, 2023
Flo motioned to adjourn at 5:35pm. Linda seconded. All approved.
