Stowe Free Library

Minutes - Stowe Free Library Board of Trustees

September 4, 2009 8:30 AM

 

Present: F.Momsen, J. S. Courtney, T. Fong, P. Thibault, Stephanie Chase (SC), Louise Thompson, (Friends) Minutes of August meeting were unanimously approved

 

Director’s Report - SC reported a very busy summer for library traffic, as well as checking out the one millionth item since automation. Historical Society plans are moving forward; 9/7 is the proposed date for initial basement excavation. At least one mature tree will be impacted.

 

SC has been in discussions with Justin to replace all the Library carpeting. The potential stumbling blocks are having to pack and unpack the stacks of shelved books if that carpet is replaced, and if there are future plans to reconfigure the library floor plans.

 

Friend’s Report – (LT) –The national group, FOLUSA has changed its name to ALTAFF. Our Friends have agreed to a gift of $3000 more, in support of children’s programs and supplies, and museum passes.

 

Tickets for a Stowe performance by Tom Rush have been donated to create a raffle-type fundraiser for the Friends.

 

Photo Policy – SC read us varying legal points of view on Photo policies which especially apply to minors. Also we cannot keep signed permission forms by people who agree to be photographed because that would signify they were at a particular event. We will strive to only photograph general events, let people opt out of being photographed, and not photograph minors unless parental approval is given. The board unanimously approved that policy as we had previously written it.

 

SC also requested a clarification to the Circ policy for out-of-town minors ages 16 through 18, as well as including Town of Stowe school system teachers ( who are not technically town Employees) to qualify for free cards.

 

Town Charter Changes – we reviewed an amendment made by Charles and sent it back to him with revised wording.

 

Overall Construction – SC was glad to have Justin to help deal with the contractors. Next year lighting will be modernized as well as the HVAC, and work will be done on the outside columns and railings, along with new signage front and back, and a renovated upstairs rest room.

 

New Business

LRP meeting – Sept. 9th, 10AM – location to be announced.

Porch Floor – Frits will see when he can schedule it.

 

Meeting adjourned promptly at 10 AM – next meeting, Oct 2@ 8:30 at Carlson Real estate office.

 

Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Thibault, Board member