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Pequot Lakes Community Library Minutes of the Board Meeting August 19, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Adams. Board members present: Nancy Adams, Tina Hanneken, Sam Hennies, John Longnecker, Lydia Loven,and Claire Nagel. David Anderson was absent. There were no visitors. Lydia Loven moved, Sam Henries seconded, that the minutes of the July 22, 2008, meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. The Treasurer's Report was presented. The library has$117,808.48 of funds: $17,254.29 in the Checking/Money Market Account, $60,011.72 in CD's designated for the Endowment, $10,134.80 in the Rainy Day Certificate, and$30,407.67 in CD's designated for Building Expansion. After discussion, it was agreed that we would move $1 0,000 into an additional CD designated for Endowment. This will cover funds designated as Endowment from the letter writing campaign in June. Nancy Adams reported on her time before the City Council on the budget. The Council has agreed that insurance, heat, electricity, and maintenance/repair will move from the library budget to their budget. Lydia Loven moved,Tina Hanneken seconded, that the treasurer's report be accepted. Committee Reports: Nancy Adams reported that we have had good response from all volunteers. Some summer volunteers will be leaving,but there are others who will be returning. Winter hours will return as of September 2,2008, and the Summer hours have proven to be appreciated and used by many people. The library will consider retaining summer hours throe•bout the year after next summer. The Conversation With... programs attracted a goodly number of people. Publicity was excellent,the programs were of interest to a wide variety of people, and we thank Ann Hutchings for all her work. Money has been put into next year's budget for additional programs. Publicity— Claire Nagel appreciates any information for her column. The Basket Auction was discussed as it will be October 18, 2008, at Deacon's Lodge from 6 until 9 p.m. The Board brainstormed lots of new ideas that will be followed up. Tina Hanneken will work on developing new ideas. Old Business: John Longnecker once again reported on his committee's actions. The visit to Happy Dancing Turtle was interesting but,while they might provide informational support, our building project will be ahead of where they are on information. New Business: There was no new business. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 16,2008, at 6:30 p.m.