TRUSTEE POSITION EXPIRES

The term of Christina Trombly as a trustee of the Chazy Public Library expires this spring.
Anyone interested in competing for the position should file a petition at the CCRS office by 5pm April 20th, 2009.
Petition forms are available at the Chazy Public Library.

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY TRUSTEE'S MEETING

Chazy Public Library Trustees’ Meeting
2/25/09
Present: Trustees George Brendler, Pat Neverett, Emily Castine, Debby Powers, Tina Trombly and Director Francie Fairchild.
George called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Minutes of the 1/14/09 meeting were reviewed. Motion (Emily) to accept the minutes, seconded and passed.
Treasurers’ Report: Debby reported that we had a January 09 ending balance of $14170.71. Motion (Pat) to accept the report, seconded and passed.
Director’s Report: Francie requested another computer for the library volunteers to use. She wants the volunteers or subs to do cataloging. Emily expressed concerns with this. This is the librarian’s job and the volunteers and subs should be doing simpler chores. The group thought it would be a good idea to get a laptop to extend service to patrons but we will have to work out a policy. Due to budget constraints the literacy grant has been tabled. Dan Bradley has been helping in the library quite a bit.
Committee Reports: nothing to report at this time.
Correspondence: Thank yous have been sent to Betty Little, Conrad Bechard, Tom Roberts, Jamie Riley, Dick West, Brent LaDue, and Carolyn Tetreault. I will send one to Ray Devins.
Old Business: The international sign has been hung. George has installed the fan. The deed for the library will be housed in the safe at the town offices. The historical maker has arrived and is in the town offices but no bill has arrived. George handed out highlights of 07 and 08 which are in the secretary’s book. Pat will check into prices for a new wooden sign-tabled till next meeting. Emily reported on the holiday gift program-31 people donated for a total of $1265.00. She has sent out thank yous to all who contributed.
Closing Policy change: Motion: (Pat) to include 12/24 as a paid holiday observed, seconded and passed. This change will be added to the policy manual.
New Business: Motion (Pat) to accept the annual report as presented, seconded and passed. Hour: there are no winter and summer hours. Motion: (Emily) to change our hours to Tues. & Thurs. 12:30 -8:00, Wed. 10:00-5:00, and Sat. 9:00-12:00, to be effective once new sign is installed, seconded, and passed.
Next meeting set for 3/25/09 at 5:00p.m.
Executive Session: Once out of session Motion: (Emily) to raise the director’s salary to $11,500.00, seconded and passed.
Adjournment: 6:43
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Trombly
Tina Trombly, secretary to the trustees.

Spring Reading Program

Ken Burger entertained a nice gathering of interested children as he surprised them with a science project.

MINUTES OF JANUARY TRUSTEE'S MEETING

Chazy Public Library Trustees’ Meeting
1/14/09
Present: Trustees George Brendler, Pat Neverett, Emily Castine, Debby Powers, Tina Trombly and Director Francie Fairchild.
George called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m
Minutes of 10/29/08 meeting were reviewed. Francie suggested that reports be named when referenced. Motion (Emily) to accept the minutes, seconded and passed.
Committee Report: Emily stated that the holiday fund drive was successful. She will report on donors and amounts at the next meeting. She is designing thank you cards to be sent out. Pat will help her with the thank you notes.
Emily had to leave to attend another meeting.
Treasurers’ Report: Debby reported that the ending balance for December was $30553.79. She suggested putting $15,000.00 in a CD. Motion (Emily) to put $15,000.00 in a CD and Debby will determine the length of time with the best interest rate, seconded, passed. Debby reported that she and George had met with Caroline Tetreault to audit our books. She suggested that we adjust our petty cash records but other wise everything looks great. Great job Debby. Debby also revised the directors’ monthly report, I enclosed a copy in the records. Motion(Pat) to accept the treasurers’ report, seconded , passed.
Directors Report: Francie submits a summary of recent events for our review. Overdue book policy needs to be addressed. Francie asked if we can weed the videos. Most VHS can be placed in book sale. DVD is the most current format.
Correspondence: Tina will send thank you cards to; Conrad Bechard, Carolyn Tetreault, Brent Ladue, and Richard West.
Old Business: Directors evaluation is complete. Universal library sign has arrived and Tom Roberts will make a bracket and hang sign. A thank you will be sent to him when complete. George will hang new magazine racks and relocate the plaques. Office 2007 updates for directors computer are tabled for now. Motion( Pat) to house original deed in the Town Hall safe, seconded, passed. George will ask Bob Cheeseman. A record of its location will be kept at the library. The Quadri centennial committee has created a brochure which was passed out. It was mentioned that if any trustees notice over due books over flowing to please bring them in.
New Business: George said the policy committee will meet this winter to work on the holiday and over due book policy. Francie spoke to CEF and said we, Chazy, would be interested in the Family Literacy Library Service grant. CEF asked if member libraries were interested and only Chazy responded. George will work on an end of year review for 2008. He will present this at the next meeting.
Adjourn: Motion (Pat) at 6:12, passed. Next meeting 2/25/09 at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Trombly
Tina Trombly, Secretary

THE INTERNATIONAL SIGN IS UP!

VALENTINES FOR VETERANS

Saturday 14 February
STORY TIME at the Chazy Public Library 10:30 a.m.for children from age 3 tyo 8.
Valentines for Veterans
Carol Ladd will read stories and children will make valentines to send veterans at Walter Reed Hospital.
Please call 846-7676 to register

Francie Fairchild Director Chazy Public Library

SUCCESSFUL SNOW DAZE STORY HOUR!