February 8, 2024
Gay-Kimball Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Trustees: Colleen Brennan, Kristan Tilton, Richard Thackston Jr.
Staff: Pilar Goodell
Call to Order 5:50pm
Discussed January numbers (door count, computer usage, Libby, take and makes, story time etc) 6 new
patrons. Numbers consistent.
Discussed current figures in library bank accounts. Discussed moving memorial fund balance to the trust
fund to further grow. Need to seek out information on if we can do that.
Discussed printers and need for maintenance. Would be something paid from our town budget funds.
Also discussed trash removal options. Also an item that would be paid from town budget funds.
Discussed current print policy, specifically color prints that certain patrons have been using to excess.
Motion was made by Richard to increase color print cost from 25c to to 50c per page effective March 1 st
seconded by Kristan, all were in favor.
Discussion on magazines, those worth renewing and those to stop. Richard asked what 4 would be the
most important to keep: People, Pioneer Woman, Consumer Reports, and Reader’s Digest.
Discussion was had around prizes for the Question of the Day supply which needs restocking. Motion
was made by Richard to approve the proposed Oriental Trading Company purchase. Kristan seconded,
all were in favor.
Discussed upcoming events. Cook the Books event is in need of supplies. Kristan made a motion to
approve purchase of up to $40 of supplies for event (paper plates, napkins, cups, tablecloths etc).
Richard seconded, all were in favor.
Lion’s club has asked if we would help sponsor an event for $260.00. After discussion it was determined
we don’t have enough information to determine our benefit, would event be held at the library? Tabling
until we have more info to determine if it’s worth the expense as we are currently working to build the
library account back up a bit and might not be a good time for an unexpected $260 expense.
The need for a new disk cleaner was brought up, as well as the need for mouse traps. A motion was
made by Richard to approve the purchase of the $64 cleaner now, and look to increasing budget to then
be able to afford the over $200 cost one down the road. Kristan seconded, all were in favor. Motion also
made by Kristan to approve purchase of mousetraps up to $20, seconded by Richard, all in favor. Pilar
also checking with co-op if there it still a communal one that gets passed around between the libraries.
Adjourn 7:18pm