Crandall Public Library

Call to Order

President Caimano called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Quorum was established.

Trustee Nomination

Dr. Suzanne Blood - Queensbury

Oath of Office

Dr. Suzanne Blood

The Oath of Office was given to Suzanne Blood, nominated Trustee representing the Town of Queensbury, by Board President Ms. Caimano.

Public Comment

No public comment.

Correspondence and Press

The Board passed around this month's correspondence and press.

Department Reports

Assistant Director

Ms. Forshey reported that the very successful Southern Adirondack Audubon Society's virtual program series wraps up this evening with How Urbanization Affects the Northern Cardinal; their next virtual program, Meet the Real James Bond, is January 24, 2023. Ms. Forshey stated that James Bond (1900-1989) was a trail-blazing ornithologist and explorer; Ian Fleming loved the name so much that he used it for his Double O Seven character; it should be a fun program.

Adult Services

Ms. Boyer discussed that the fall film series has wrapped up, and the African American Film Forum will begin in February; the selection of film titles is in place. Together the Adult Services Department and the Children's Department will present a film in the series during the school break in February. Ms. Boyer is excited to include children in the film forum and hopes the participation numbers will show enough interest to expand the program. The Department's December programs include another Getting to Know Libby and Electric Vehicles 101.

Children’s Department

Ms. Farrar explained the new program the Department added this fall, Homeschool Hangout, where homeschool families can connect and learn about the Library's resources; there is a newsletter for families who cannot attend in person. The Toddler Story Time and Preschool Story Time programs continue to be very popular. The Winter Reading Program will begin in January. The Teen Center collaborated with the Hometown Thanksgiving Program and made the table centerpieces.

Teen Department, F. Toth (written report)

Development Department

Ms. Barrios reported on the Annual Appeal; the letters went out, and we have received approximately $4,000 in donations; to date. We received a $21,000 building plaster repair donation; any remaining funds are for other building improvements. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The Development Department is busy processing gift donations.

Folklife Department

Excused.

Facilities Update, J. Dickinson (written report)

The facilities update was discussed during Ms. Naftaly's report.

Friends of Crandall Library - Friends Representative

Ms. Naftaly reported that the Friends are currently in the process of a change in leadership.

Approval of Board of Trustees Minutes: November 2, 2022 (October)

Treasurer’s Report, October 2022

Mr. Goralski reported the revenues are at 83.2%; as of October 2022, expenses are at 70.47%. October is 83.3% of the 2022 budget year. Mr. Goralski explained the budget revisions as outlined in the report.

Approval of Claims Auditor Reports, October 2022

Acceptance of the Claims Auditor Reports for October 2022 bills and payroll; there were no issues in October.

Committee(s) Reports

Personnel Committee

Approval to remove David Jones, Cleaner, effective November 2, 2022.

Approval of the Probationary Appointment of Alan Payne, Full-time Cleaner, effective November 21, 2022, at an annual salary of $29,071.

SALS

Ms. Shapiro stated there is no SALS report this month.

Director’s Report & Action Items

Ms. Naftaly reported on Mr. Dickinson's facilities update; Mr. Dickinson has met with the contractor, recommended by Ms. Eddy, for the plaster repair. We are waiting on the quote and the end-of-January project date. Ms. Naftaly explained that she and the Management Team had reviewed the first-year accomplishments of the five-year Long Range Plan and are working on a written report to be shared at the year-end meeting in January. 

Approval to deposit the third installment of Mr. Herlihy's Bequest.

The $300,000 installment will be deposited as follows; $5,000 in the Operating Account to bring the 2022 Budget in balance, and $295,000 will be deposited into the Cash Equivalent Account until the Board decides and approves the placement of the funds.

Old Business

Tabled Action Item a. Approval of the 2023 Holiday Closings; from the November 2, 2022 (October) Board Meeting

Board members discussed opening the Library on certain holidays. Action Item a. was tabled until the November 30, 2022, Board Meeting. Ms. Naftaly will discuss this matter with the Department Heads; more information will be forthcoming.

Ms. Naftaly asked the Board to consider tabling the request to be open on certain holidays for a year; to give time for an analysis of holiday closures to be completed for 2024. Discussion ensued. The Board agreed to approve the 2023 calendar with the understanding the closures will be analyzed/reviewed for 2024.

New Business

No new business was discussed.

Executive Session (if necessary)

No executive session was necessary.

Adjournment

A Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Nemer, seconded by Ms. Bartlett. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.