Monday, December 9, 2024

Rumney Library Trustees -- November 6, 2024 (Approved 12/4/2024)

 

Rumney Library Trustees – Draft
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 (Approved 12/4/2024)

 

The 2nd meeting of 2024 was opened at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 6th with Trustees Lorrie Eaton and Robin Goldstein present. Also attending were Katy Gautsch and Susan Turbyne, Library Director.

Minutes - Robin moved that the minutes from our meeting on January 31st, 2024, be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Lorrie Eaton and was unanimously passed. The approved minutes will be forwarded to the town office and placed on the Rumney Library Trustees’ Website.

Financial Report - A cash flow report for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarters of 2024 was presented and discussed. Robin moved that the report be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Lorrie Eaton and was unanimously passed.

2025 Budget Request – Copies of the 2025 budget request were distributed and discussion followed. Robin moved that the 2025 budget request be approved. The motion was seconded by Lorrie Eaton and unanimously passed. The request will be sent to the town office.

Citizens Bank Trust Funds – Additional research is needed to trace the origin of the library trusts in the Citizens account. Robin, Katy, and Susan will review the files and make a list of what needs to be done for our next meeting.

Change in Director – Susan stepped down from serving as director the past twenty years and thanked the (present and past trustees) for their support. The board then invited Katy Gautsch to serve as director and she accepted. We welcome Katy as the new Byron G Merrill Library Director.

Resignation – On October 21st, TJ Baumann submitted his resignation from the Board of Trustees due to his responsibilities with family, work, and classes. The board expressed their appreciation of his time with the library. At our next meeting, we will discuss his replacement.

Update from the (New!) Director -

Next Meeting - We plan to meet again in the next few weeks. Katy will set a day and time.

With no further business, it was agreed that we adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,
Katy Gautsch, Director

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