MINUTES
SAND LAKE TOWN LIBRARY BOARD
Dec . 19, 2013
PRESENT: Terrence Dingman, Marla La Montagna, Melinda Fowler, Sandra Hutchison, Barbara
Downs, Cris Blanchard, Ray Turner
EXCUSED: Kathleen Gundrum, Merry Watters
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 pm.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dingman announced that Marla LaMontagna was leaving the board effective at the end of the
year. She recommended Robbin Colandrea as a potential replacement, and Dingman noted that
he will follow up on that.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
After some discussion, those present voted for the following slate of officers, noting that the
treasurer and secretary positions are interim until they can be further discussed at the January
meeting:
President – Terrence Dingman
Vice President – Sandra Hutchison
Treasurer – Barbara Downs
Secretary – Kathleen Gundrum
A motion was made to accept the slate as proposed.
Motion: Hutchison
Second: Downs
Approved
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
A motion was made to approve the November minutes.
Motion: Hutchison
Second: Blanchard
Approved
TREASURER’S REPORT
REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET
The town’s approved budget was discussed. It is $2,281.55 less than requested,
reflecting a decision by the town to forgo raises for staff. A motion was made to accept
the budget as amended by the town.
Motion: Downs
Second: Hutchison
Approved
YEAR-END BALANCE TRANSFERS
Downs proposed a series of balance transfers amounting to $2035 to the budget lines for
periodicals, office and library supplies, telephone, books, fundraising expenses, travel
and substitutes, taken from lines for employee benefits, conferences and library
assistants. A motion was made to approve the transfers, which was also signed by those
present.
Motion: Hutchison
Second: LaMontagna Approved
MONTHLY TREASURER’S REPORT
The treasurer’s report and highlights were circulated. The warrant was distributed and
signed, and a motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report.
Motion: Blanchard
Second: LaMontagna Approved
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Fowler circulated the Director’s Report.
Blanchard noted a need for a January program on downloading ebooks from the library system.
Fowler said she would explore.
REPORT OF THE TOWN BOARD LIAISON:
It was noted that proper operation of the lights in the parking lot is an ongoing issue, which the
town continues to try to address (controls are in the state trooper’s office).
PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Budgeting & Finance: It was decided to table a resolution to establish a broker account
until January.
Building and Grounds: NONE
Personnel: NONE
Policy: NONE
Planning: NONE
Publicity: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Dingman thanked Marla LaMontagna for her service to the board and presented her with a
keepsake from the trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved at 8:22 p.m.
Motion: Blanchard
Second: Downs
Approved
The next meeting is Thursday, January 16 at 6:45pm.
Minutes approved as is 1-16-2014