Board Meeting Minutes - 11-Aug-2025 at 7pm in MM&HL
August 12, 2025Attendees: Cindy Binzen, Rachel Kurland, Miriam Newman, Carol Wilson, Melissa Strayton, Kevin Lynch. Public: NA Absent: Becky Proulx
Action Item Summary
Melissa
Finalize performance review
Melissa to send Kevin names of drone shot owner.
Rachel
Reach out to Gina Somme on origami session.
On the PL, what is the $67 for ‘Fiction’?
Send Photos to Kevin
Kevin
Review record retention with Rachel
Kevin to publish previous meeting minutes
Prioritize remaining web site work
Reach out to State Dept of Libraries on records retention (tax and otherwise)
Update current website to include Biblio.
Post policies on google drive.
Pursue Fall (late 4Q) grant for roof replacement.
Miriam
Reach out to Brooke on Saturday musical session?
Talk to Levi Smith about a nature session.
Carol
Reach out to the Hollingers on birding
Send Photos to Kevin
Secretary’s Report
Assign a secretary to take notes – Lynch
Approve minutes from July meeting. Moved Newman, seconded Wilson, approved all.
Librarian’s Report
No Thursday story time due to Nursery staff shortage.
Melissa thanked SFD for another enjoyable Fire Truck Night.
Weekly postings - Nice job on recent message! In the interest of keeping weekly postings interesting, Miriam suggests to try publishing twice monthly (with exceptions as appropriate)
Summer Programs -, ArtBus earliest availability in Sept. Maybe Brooke Wilkinson music and Gina Somme origami
Adult programs – Oct. 20 John de Graff – God bless America, Cindy S. - Palace, Libby, Biblio, family programs for Origami, ChatGPT. Donna and Peter Hahn on birding.
Ordering for collection – Juvenile order has been submitted, half of which are back-ordered. Another round of Juvenile and Adult carts underway for Sept.
Regular meetings during off hours include: SCT, Ashley, Friends, SCN, Fiber Arts.
Friends Report - NA
Treasurer’s Report
P/L on target YtY adjusted for inflation.
Turrell grant rec’d.
Still expecting 990 billing
Other Business
Architect proposal - received. Reviewing on 13-Aug at noon.
Website update - Kevin prioritizing remaining work. When webdev James Taylor returns from vacation, he will contact Kevin to schedule resumption of work.
Kevin needs any / all photographs (interior, exterior, busy, empty, night, day)
Kevin weeding metal filing cabinet in basement
Levi Smith - Cabin Fever on moths!
September Duties
Review survey findings to be scheduled.
Next Meeting – Monday 22-Sep 7pm
Posted by Morrill Memorial & Harris Library.
