Draft Copy---Frankfort Free Library Board Minutes---April 15, 2021
A quorum of trustees being in attendance, the meeting was called to order at 6:33 p. m. by President Edith Buffalohead. Trustees in attendance included Francine Ashe, Margaret Hughes, Lori Knapp, Florence Poole (Treas.), John Schuyler (Vice Pres.), and Ellen Tasovac (Sec.). Trustee Vince Iocovozzi was excused. Trustee Kathy Sarafin was absent.
Upon motion by Trustee Knapp and second by Trustee Hughes, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the regular March 18, 2021 Board meeting as read. Then, upon motion by Trustee Schuyler and second by Trustee Ashe, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the March 25, 2021 emergency meeting regarding the revised plans from the architect regarding the Phase III capital improvements.
The treasurer's report of account balances and use of operating funds to date was placed on file. Upon motion by Trustee Knapp and second by Trustee Hughes, the Board voted unanimously to accept the disbursements from March 19 to April 15, 2021.
Library Manager's Report
Manager Wohler presented updates on the Library's collection, requests for use of the Library, and plans for National Library Week. Her report also noted upcoming plans for the Summer Reading program and the Early Literacy program. Several personnel updates were given regarding vacation leave, PFL, and summer workers.
Unfinished Business
An April 14, 2021 meeting is planned with representatives of the Alesia & Crewell Architects. P. C. regarding a possible start date for the Phase III Project. Once the construction begins, we shall lose access to the downstairs of the Library.
New Business
On May 6, 2021 a public informational meeting will be held at 6:30 p. m. at the Library, regarding the proposed tax levy increase.
There being no other new business to discuss at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Tasovac, Secretary