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July 12, 2024

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Graves Hume Public Library

July 12 2024

  1. The Board of Trustees of the Graves Hume Public Library met at 7:06 pm. Board members physically present were Martha Schmitt, Deb Rogers, Nancy Jackson, Cheri Chandler, Catherine Wasmer, Kim Abel, and Library Director Emily Kofoid. Adriana Calamaco participated online.
  2. Ms Jackson moved we accept the May board minutes. Seconded by Ms Rogers. Motion approved.
  3. Ms Chandker moved we approve the May Financial Position & Activity Report. Seconded by Ms. Jackson. Motion approved.
  4. Ms Abel moved we accept the June Financial Position & Activity Report. Seconded by Ms Chandler. Motion approved.
  5. Ms Wasmer moved we approve the May Check Registry. Seconded by Ms Jackson. Motion approved.
  6. Ms Chandler moved we approve the June Check Registry. Seconded by Ms Wasmer. Motion approved.
  7. Correspondence:
    1. *We received the Per Capita Grant which was $70 more than last year.
    2. *The Barb Guillfoyle family donated $10,000 to be used in her memory
  8. Director’s Report:
    1. *The cement patio is completed. Good participation in Summer reading program
    2. *Building and Grounds Committee met with Project Manager. His fees will be 9.5% of the project cost. The bathroom remodeling will be 2 single use unisex rooms with changing tables in each; this will result in more space for the programming room. The project manager will check throughout the remodeling and come 11 months after completed to check. Estimated cost is $190,000. Ms Kofoid will be applying for a grant for the roof.
  9. Committees:
  10. Old Business:
    1. *Working Budget is being worked on.
    2. *Ms Abel moved we increase the Non-Resident Card Fee to $82, with an increase of $3 every 3 years. Seconded by Ms Chandler. Motion approved.
  11. New Business:
    1. *Ms Chandler moved we accept Meeting Days Ordinance 07112024-01 Seconded by Ms Wasmer. Motion approved
    2. *Ms Jackson moved we approve Building Maintenance 07112024 -02. Seconded by Ms Chandler. Motion approved.
  12. *Ms Chandler and Ms Wasmer volunteered to audit the Secretary’s minutes in August.
  13. No Closed Session.
  14. No visitors were present.
  15. Ms Jackson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm. Seconded by Ms Rogers. Motion approved.
  16. Respectfully submitted by Kim Abel,