12/8/1986 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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* BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Monday, December ,- 1986 Co .M. I Present C. Robertson,Chairperson A. Swenson A. `i Gerald A. Tanneyhill A. Rockwood . Kingsley Librarian G. Sel.ander M. Fordham Friends Absent B. Towner II Minutes were dispersed with at this time. III Reports A. Librariant Librarian' s report was accepted as presented. B. Friends: Mrs. Fordham reminded us of the book sale and silent auction on December 13th and 14th. Mrs,, Fordham, Miss Tanneyhill and Mr. Shaughnessy have a appointment to discuss our application for a grant with the Kelley Foundation on December 12th at 2 p. . C. Buildin ommitte : Three bids for furnishings were opened on December 5th. The lowest bid was slightly more than $54,000. Carpeting and draperies still have to be considered. Some adjustments and decisions may have to b made in these areas& Mr. McLaughlin will provide the librarian with a list of the number and type of windows. D. Sub-,Committee on Furnishings and ui ent Report was covered in building committee report* IV Correspondence Budget charts were presented. V Unfinished Business Telephone equipment will not be included in budget. The library aide- will proceed to Step 2, and receive a cost of living increase. The library assistant will receive the % cost of living . increase only, unless the position is reclassified at the request of the trustees. There was no change in budget voted at the December 1st town meeting* The librarian is seeking estimates from cleaning companies for three dans a week service, and semi-,annual cleaning of rugs and windows. V1 e Business The historical society advised us that in order to prepare its budget by January 2nd, it was necessary to know what furnishings would remain in the old building. The trustees decided that a number ofarticles not needed in the new