MILL POND PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES
December 1, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Jean Winther at 6:09 p.m. Others present were Kathy Sletten, Betty Kastenschmidt, Kate Tyczinski, Lenny Glover, Joy Waterbury and Sara Wilson. Jes Walker and Chrissy Michels were absent. A motion was made by Jean and seconded by Kate to approve the minutes for November 3, 2014 and the treasurer’s report.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Shopwithscript.com: The first order is due today and will be sent in.
2. Budget Recap: A discussion was held about the budget meetings attended. The Village of Kingston, Town of Kingston, Village of Marquette & Town of Marquette all approved budgets that included the funds for the library that we requested.
3. Cookie Walk: a) The call list was handed out to Jean, Lenny and Kate. The cookies should be brought to the library on Friday, December 12 between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. b) After a discussion, motion by Kate and seconded by Lenny that we get some extra items to put in the Santa bags for the kids. c) The posters are here and ready for everyone to take and put up. d) Sara advised that she needs workers both Friday night and Saturday. e) A discussion was held as to how to set up the tables so we can get the people to go in one direction. f) Sara advised that the books are slowly getting back up on the shelves in the back room.
BUILDING PLANS:
1. Copier Here: Sara advised that the new copier is here and is getting lots of use. She is charging 10 cents per copy whether people bring their own paper or not.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Hub for Huggies Drop Spot: Joy explained that there is a drive to collect diapers for children in foster care and that the Kingston Library and the Markesan Library are drop off centers.
2. New Display: Sara advised that the new display is up and an article was in the paper last week.
3. Gift Giving Table: Sara advised that there is a table set up with donated items to sell for Christmas gifts.
4. Dates Closed Christmas Week: It was decided that the library will close at 4:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will reopen on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
5. Snow Shoveling: Sara advised that Phil Costa will do the snow shoveling again this year.
6. EOY Bonuses: A discussion was held about giving end of the year bonuses to the staff. Motion by Kathy and seconded by Lenny that $100 be given to Kes, $100 to Phil and $500 to Sara. Motion carried.
TOPICS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
Motion by Kate and seconded by Kathy to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 P.M.
Lenora Glover, Secretary
The next regular meeting will be on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6pm at the library.