MINUTES
HANCOCK LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 26, 2012
Present:
Mary Garland, Amy Markus, Laurie Bryan, Peter Ryner
The
meeting was called to order at 9am.
The
minutes of July 24, 2012 were approved.
The
Treasurer's report of August 31, 2012 was approved.
Amy
reported that there continues to be strong computer use, with 297 computer
users in August. She believes that one of the attractions of Library computers
is the high speed of the Library's Internet connection, and in addition to
using the Library's computers, many people each month use their own computer at
the library to take advantage of the wi-fi high speed connection.
Amy
then reviewed the October Library program.
Amy
reported that the Friends of the Library had a record book sale with revenues
of $6500.
There
was then a review of a proposed budget for next year. The Trustees of Trust Funds have indicated
that we should expect a 25% cut in revenue from investment income, down from
$20,000 to $15,000. There was also a
discussion of the role of Friends of the Library funds, and consideration of
money which at times has been donated but which may not be available in the
future. It was agreed that Amy and the
Chairman would meet with the Board of Selectmen to informally discuss this
situation prior to the Library Trustees next meeting in October.
Submitted
by Peter Ryner
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