Board of Library Trustees

Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes of Meeting March 27, 2014 Volpe Room VOTED: Minutes of regular meeting January 23, 2014 approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Danosi. Unanimous VOTED: January, February 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Smith. Unanimous [Finance] VOTED: To allocate up to $23,300.00 for Periodical, Mowbray rooms lighting project with funds to come from Laconia Public Library Trust Fund. Motion: Smith; Second: Moriarty. Unanimous VOTED: Election of officers. On a motion by Perley, seconded by Danosi, the Board voted unanimously to elect the following slate of officers:  Chairman: Bob Selig  Vice Chair: John Moriarty  Treasurer: Olie Anderson  Secretary: Kimberly Danosi Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting in Volpe Room. Chairman Bob Selig called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: James Anderson; Kimberly Danosi; Craig McKeon; John Moriarty; John Perley; Glenn Smith; Director Randy Brough Not Present: Beth Strauss; City Council Liaison Brenda Baer Officers (Kathryn Owens; Michael St. Onge; Dona Murray) from Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management Services provided a review of Laconia Public Library’s investment policy, portfolio, and performance. Several minor adjustments to the policy were recommended. Finance Committee: January, February 2014 expenditures approved. Motion: Anderson; Second: Smith. Unanimous Bob and Randy met with the City Manager to discuss 2014-15 library budget. Reductions totaling $3,000.00 were made to Fuel and Gale Park lines. Budget hearing with City Council is on Monday, April 28 at 6:00pm. Personnel Committee: Reclassification of library employee tabled until next meeting. Building Update:  Quote from Hutchins Electric to install new lighting in the Periodical and Mowbray rooms is higher than expected. Board voted unanimously (Motion: Smith; Second: Moriarty) to allocate up to $23,300.00 to complete the lighting project with funds to come from Laconia Public Library Trust Fund.  Director is having difficulty finding a contractor to add doors to the upper level meeting area.  Air quality testing has been completed. The mechanical bunker room will be professionally cleaned and treated. Programming:  Library to Library Walk planning is in progress. Date of the event is Saturday, May 17. Trolley service (a big hit last year) has been secured.  April and May are full of interesting programs.  Library sign: indications are that barring unforeseen opposition, LPL will be able to have one later this year. Additional Business:  Director is charged with finding ways to increase library registrations.  Hoopla service currently used by Boston Public Library will be explored. This service allows library cardholders to instantly stream or temporarily download thousands of movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks to their computers, smartphones or tablets. The collection includes everything from new and notable titles to favorite classics for children and adults, including educational and instructional videos, foreign films, and top-selling music albums. All titles are available for simultaneous access with no waiting periods, and new content is added weekly.  At the request of Bank of New Hampshire, Board agreed to replace two Laconia Savings Bank Capital Campaign-related signs (at Bank of New Hampshire’s expense). Meeting adjourned 7:35pm. Motion: Perley; Second: Danosi. Next meeting May 22 @ 5:00pm. Respectfully submitted,