Wiggin Memorial Library

Stratham, NH

 

Draft Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

 

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees took place March 18, 2008, at the library.  The meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM.

Persons in attendance: Chair/Trustee, David Sallet, Secretary/Trustee Carol Gulla Treasurer/Trustee Vic Collinino, Trustee, Craig Wark, Library Director, Lesley Kimball

·         Action Items

  • Officers for 2008 were elected:

·         Carol Gulla, chair (nomination, Vic Collinino; second, David Sallet)

·         Don Hatch, secretary (nomination, Craig Wark; second, Vic Collinino)

·         Vic Collinino, treasurer (nomination, Craig Wark; second, Carol Gulla)

  • David Sallet was thanked for his six years of exemplary service to the library.  His enthusiasm, dedication and sense of humor have been great assets to the board and he will be missed.  The Board of Trustees voted to make a contribution to the library in his honor.  Also, it was decreed that he will keep his position as “Game Master” for the annual staff appreciation luncheon.
  • The municipal center building study/preliminary renovation plan was discussed.

·         A public forum to present the renovation plan will be held on April 17, 2008

·         The WML Board of Trustees will suggest a meeting with the Stratham Board of Selectmen prior to the public forum to clarify points to be presented. 

·         New Business

·         The Internet Policy and Technology Plan are due for review.

·         Trustees will read both in preparation for next month’s meeting

·         Regarding the Technology Plan:  the second and third paragraph of the mission statement constitute the policy portion of the plan.  The rest of the plan outlines goals that effect budgetary decisions.

·         Reports and FYIs

·         The Secretary’s report was reviewed and accepted.  (motion, Vic Collinino; second, Craig Wark). 

·         The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.

·         Director’s Report, highlights

·         Overall circulation in February, 2008 increased by 3% over February of 2007, 8882 vs. 8631.  Checkouts minus renewals increased 10%, 6394 vs. 5831.

·         Author Meredith Hall returned her fee to the library.  Her support is much appreciated.

·         Craig Wark encouraged trustees to attend the NH Library Trustees Association Conference on May 14, 2008 at the Grand Hotel and Conference Center, North Conway.  Overnight accommodations can be reserved at the NHLTA special rate of $69.00.

·         Executive Session

·         The WML Board of Trustees entered executive session at 9:37 PM

·         The WML Board of Trustees came out of executive session at 9:44 PM

·         The meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.

·         The next meeting is April 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Gulla