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February 2022 Minutes

2/18/2022

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Minutes 

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:02 pm. 

Roll Call
Present: None physically (fully virtual meeting) 
Attending Virtually:  Shane Mitchum, President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Patrick Cartwright, Vice President; Laurie Knaack, Secretary; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Colin Strainge, Trustee; Kate Bielawa, Trustee; Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Excused: None

Adoption of Agenda
The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved. 

Public Comment
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson Board member Lissa D’Aquanni in attendance informed the board and encouraged publicizing a February 28th physical and virtual Village meeting about the recent tree inventory and recommendations, and Hudson River riverfront access. 

New Business
Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the hire of Eric Michael Stewart as Library Aide. Trustee Knaack seconded. Unanimously approved. 

Old Business
The Board discussed upcoming programming. Director Tacke brought to the board’s attention the afternoon and after-dinner book clubs for adults and highlighted programming that provides an opportunity to meet in person. 

Reopening process: 
Director Tacke plans to put library staff workspace back in order to have all staff working at the front desk (had previously been split with staff members physically distancing from each other). 
The mask mandate in New York State has been dropped but the library and Village Hall continue to monitor local status before making changes. 
[Note as of preparation of these minutes: change in mask guidance was later discussed over email with the board who did not express any concerns with Director Tacke’s adjustment of the library’s policy to align with CDC recommendations in early March 2022 to require masks for staff and visitors only when local COVID-19 level is High.]

Reports
President’s Report
Board and director evaluations will be compiled for the next meeting. 

Secretary’s Report
Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the January 2022 meeting minutes. Seconded by Trustee Bielawa. Unanimously approved. 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the January 2022 meeting transcript. Seconded by Trustee Bielawa. Unanimously approved. 

Treasurer’s Report
Withdrawal of NYS Retirement funds from late 2021 continues to have delays; the director is working with the village treasurer to reconcile this and it is expected to be withdrawn in March. 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the January 2022 Check Detail Reports. Seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved. 

Director’s Report
The director reviewed statistics for visitation and circulation.
In light of a number of recent instances across the nation where library users have had a complaint or concern with materials, Director Tacke is preparing to give staff a refresher on the complaint form and response to book challenges. 

Friends Report
The Friends of the Library group’s fundraising calendar of events will be released soon and the director will share it with the board when available. 

Committee Reports
Policy committee will resume later in spring to align with reviewing policies annually. Other committees have no report at this time and all are planning to schedule soon. 

Announcements
Annual financial review and annual report to NYS will be in the next board packet. 

Next meeting is planned to be in person as fully virtual meetings were permitted while the NYS State of Emergency was in effect, and it is expected to expire before the next meeting. Open meetings law does now permit hybrid virtual/physical meetings without publishing home addresses, so if this is needed the library will be available as a location for people to join the meeting physically or virtually. 

Public Comment
None.

Executive Session
None. 

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm.
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January 2022 Minutes

1/11/2022

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Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Minutes

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:05 pm.

Roll Call
Present:                       None physically (fully virtual meeting)
Attending Virtually:      Shane Mitchum, President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; Colin Strainge, Trustee; Kate Bielawa, Trustee; Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Excused:                     None

Adoption of Agenda
The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved.

Public Comment
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson Board member Lissa D’Aquanni in attendance informed the board about two upcoming Village meetings related to Hudson River access and sewer rate increases.

New Business
A slate of officers for 2022 was discussed and proposed as follows: President Shane Mitchum, Vice President Patrick Cartwright, Treasurer Alyssa Mitchum, Secretary Laurie Knaack. Trustee Rubin motioned and trustee Strainge seconded the full slate of officers. Unanimously approved.
 
2021 Annual Report was presented by Director Tacke. The board’s approval of the report was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved.
 
Updated staff COVID-19 protocol was presented by Director Tacke, removing the requirement to document self-reported health screening and consolidating information to make a clear decision tree for staff. The board’s approval of the guidelines was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved.


Old Business
President Mitchum will compile board evaluation and director evaluation results for the next meeting. The Board discussed upcoming programming. The reopening process remains at the same stage given the surge of the omicron COVID-19 variant.

Reports
President’s Report
None.

Secretary’s Report
Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the December 2021 meeting minutes. Seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Going forward the NYS Retirement funds for staff will be in the January budget rather than December to accommodate the Village’s timing for withdrawing these funds. December 2021 retirement funds will be taken out of Library accounts in January 2022.
The December 2021 Check Detail was reviewed. Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the December 2021 Check Detail Reports. Seconded by Trustee Knaack. Unanimously approved.

Director’s Report
The director reviewed statistics for visitation and circulation. In 2021, visitation was the actual count for the year tallied by front desk staff; in 2022 this will return to tallying one month (October) and extrapolating throughout, as in prior years. Director Tacke explained that UHLS directors meet monthly and that a cross-UHLS report will be available mid-2022 at which point real data across system libraries can be compared.

Friends Report
None. Friends group is expected to meet later in January.

Committee Reports
No report. Committee reassignments added Trustee Strainge to Library Space and Administrative committees and Trustee Bielawa to Community Outreach and Administrative committees. Committee meetings will be planned for early 2022. Attendance of trustees at Schodack Town Board meeting was discussed and planned.

Announcements
None.

Public Comment
Lissa D’Aquanni added that the Village is in the process of an update to the Comprehensive Plan and is conducting a survey through the end of March. Asked trustees to consider completing the survey and encourage others to do so.

Executive Session
None.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 pm.
 
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December 2021 Minutes

12/10/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:00 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee attending virtually; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer and Laurie Knaack, Trustee.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None
 
New Business:  Colin Strainge was approved by the Village of Castleton Board as a Library Trustee.  The Board reviewed the letter of intent for Kate Bielawa to join the Board.  A motion to recommenda Kate Bielawa’s appointment to the Board by the Village of Castleton Board of Trustees was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  Ms. Bielawa’s nomination will be forwarded to the Village Board for approval.  The staff pay rates for 2022 were discussed.  A motion to approve the pay rates was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  The long-range plan for the Board was discussed.  The current plan will expire at the end of 2021.  There was a proposed extension to the current plan discussed.  A motion was given to extend the current long-range plan through 2022, given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  The Board meeting format was discussed.  Future meeting formats will be determined on a month by month basis.  The January 2022 meeting will be held virtually, provided that the ability to hold public meetings virtually is extended by Gov. Hochul. 
 
Old Business:  The 2021 revised budget was reviewed due to revisions requested in the November 2021 Board meeting.  A motion to re-approve the 2021 revised budget was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  The 2022 budget was reviewed.  A motion to approve the 2022 proposed budget was given Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  The Board discussed upcoming programming.  The reopening process has had no changes made. 
 
President’s Report:  None. 
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the November 2021 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The November 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the November 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report:  The director reviewed statistics regarding visitation and circulation. 2019 statistics were added to the current report format for comparison. 
 
Friends Report:  None.
 
Committee Reports:  None.  Committee assignments and reassignments will be done during the January 2022 Board meeting.
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
            
Executive Session: None.
 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.  
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November 2021 Board Minutes

11/8/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, November 15, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:00 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director. 
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None.
 
New Business:  Trustee terms were reviewed.  Trustees Cartwright and Knaack indicated their acceptance of another term.  In place of Secretary Aitken who is not seeking another term, the Board reviewed the letter of intent for Colin Strainge to join the Board.  A motion for the recommendation for these appointments to the Board was given by Trustee Rubin and seconded by Treasurer Mitchum.  Uanimously approved.  The names of the proposed Board members will be forwarded to the Village Board for appointment.  Vice President Griffin has resigned from the Board effective November 15, 2021.  The need for an Interim Vice President was discussed.  Trustee Knaack volunteered to serve as the Interim Vice President until the new term begins in January 2022.  A motion to approve Trustee Knaack as Interim Vice President was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  The 2021 revised budget and the 2022 proposed budget was reviewed and discussed.  A motion to approve the 2021 revised budget was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  The vote for the 2022 proposed budget will be held in December 2021.  The 2022 proposed Board Meeting schedule was reviewed.  A motion to approve the 2022 Board Meeting schedule was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  The Director evaluation and the Board self-evaluation were discussed.  President Mitchum asked that these evaluations be completed and returned to him before the December 2021 Board meeting.    
 
Old Business:  The Board discussed upcoming programming.  The director updated the reopening process.  On November 1, 2021, the child table and chairs were re-installed as space for weekly drop-in activities.  The mask policy continues for patrons greater than two years of age. 
 
President’s Report:  None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the October 2021 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The October 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the October 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report:  The director reviewed annual statistics indicating visitation and circulation is increasing.  President Mitchum requested that, going forward, 2019 statistics be added to the monthly report for comparison.
 
Friends Report:  None.
 
Committee Reports:  None.  Committee assignments and reassignments will be done during the January 2022 Board meeting.
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
            
Executive Session: A motion was given by Trustee Cartwright to go into Executive Session at 7:13 pm and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  A motion was given by Trustee Cartwright to end Executive Session at 7:28 pm and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.  
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October 2021 Board Minutes

10/12/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, October 18, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by Vice President Griffin at 7:02 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Jacki Griffin, Vice President; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Shane Mitchum, President and Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None
 
New Business:  The director presented the resume for a new hire, Justin Zimmerman as a Library Aide.  A motion for approval of the hire was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  The director indicated that the Library Assistant will be leaving.  The director indicates she will cover the position for a two month period so the job description can be better developed for a future hire.  The director told the Board about Mary Lou Hulek, a former library employee who passed away recently and had worked for the library for 46 years.  The director discussed ideas to honor Mary Lou, with plans to be determined for a dedication in her honor. 
 
Old Business:  The Board discussed upcoming programming.  The director updated the reopening process.  The community room will continue to be used for work space and also used for adult small group programs.  The weekly story time will be held at the Schodack Island State Park for November and December to avoid indoors.  Drop-in fun will be done instead of timed activity to avoid crowding.  The child table and chairs will be re-installed as space for the drop-in activity. 
 
President’s Report:  None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the September 2021 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The September 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the September 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report:  The director reviewed annual statistics that indicated circulation decreased but programming has increased.  The director also discussed the library presentation for the Schodack Town Board given recently.
 
Friends Report:  None.
Committee Reports:  None.
Announcements:  None.
Public Comment: None. 
Executive Session: None.
 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 pm.  
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September 2021 Meeting Minutes

9/13/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, September 20, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 6:58 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Jacki Griffin, Vice President and Laurie Knaack, Trustee.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None
 
New Business:  The director presented the resume for a new hire, Sarah Shook as a Library Aide.  A motion for approval of the hire was given by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the August 2021 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The August 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the August 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Public Funding Options for Libraries – A presentation and discussion was held for different library funding options with Tim Burke of the Upper Hudson Library System. 
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
            
Executive Session: None.
 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.  
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August 2021 Meeting Minutes

8/9/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, August 16, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:00 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Jacki Griffin, Vice President and Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None
 
New Business:  A board meeting will be held on September 20, 2021 to further discuss sustainable funding options with Tim Burke of Upper Hudson Library System.  The Board reviewed copier estimates and discussed machine prices and service contracts.  A motion to approve the purchase of a Kyocera machine determined to have the best value was done by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  An extension to the policy for special COVID-19 leave for employees was reviewed.  A motion to extend the leave to June 30, 2022 was done by Trustee Cartwright and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Old Business: Library programs were reviewed with a reminder given to encourage the public to finish their Summer Reading Program participation which will end August 30, 2021.  The reopening process was discussed.  Outdoor programming will continue through at least September 2021.  The Disaster Recovery program was reviewed with roles assigned for particular tasks. 
 
President’s Report: None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the July 2021 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The July 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Cartwright motioned to approve the July 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report: Director Tacke presented her monthly report for July 2021.   Both visitations and loans increased in July 2021.
 
Friends Report: None
Committee Reports:  None
Announcements:  None.
Public Comment: None. 
Executive Session: None.
 
Trustee Cartwright motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm.  
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July 2021 Meeting Minutes

7/14/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, July 17, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:00 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; Jacki Griffin, Vice President; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Laurie Knaack, Trustee.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Vice President Griffin and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None
 
New Business:  Options for sustainable funding for a municipal public library were presented and discussed.  A board meeting will be held on August 16, 2021 to further discuss sustainable funding options with Tim Burke of Upper Hudson Library System.  An update to the Confidentiality of Library Records Policy was reviewed.  A motion to accept the update was done by Vice President Griffin and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.  An update to the Patron Conduct Policy was reviewed.  A motion to accept the update was done by Vice President Griffin and seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Old Business: Library programs were discussed, including the Summer Reading Program.  The reopening process was discussed.  Masks are still required.  The Director will speak to the staff and based on feedback, will determine the need for masks with a policy change done at the discretion of the Director.  Vice President Griffin motioned to accept this conditional change as deemed necessary by the Director with a second by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved. 
 
President’s Report: None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the June 2021 meeting minutes and transcript.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The June 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the June 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report: Director Tacke presented her monthly report for June 2021.   A new circulation statistic was presented based on e-circulation for students, providing OverDrive access through a partnership with the Schodack Central School District.  Monthly “bookmobile” outreach visits to Castle Hill and Riverside Center for Rehabilitatrion and Nursing have been resumed.
 
Friends Report: None
 
Committee Reports:  The Finance Committee met to discuss budgeting.  The Sustainable Funding Committee met and reviewed the information presented in New Business during this meeting.
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
            
Executive Session: None.
 
Vice President Griffin motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Rubin.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm.  
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June 2021 Meeting Minutes

6/14/2021

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Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, June 21, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:08 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director.  Excused: Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary. Absent: Jacki Griffin, Vice President.
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Trustee Knaack and seconded by Treasurer Mitchum. Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None.
 
New Business: 
An addendum to the Reopening Plan was discussed.  Masks are required for everyone over two years of age inside the library.  Masks are now no longer required during outdoor activities. This is in line with NYS and CDC guidance and  is in line with the Schodack Central School District.  Trustee Knaack motioned to approve the addendum to the Reopening Plan. Treasurer Mitchum seconded. Unanimously approved.
There was a revision to the Code of Ethics.  A disclosure of interest section was added.  Trustee Knaack motioned to approve the revised Code of Ethics. Treasurer Mitchum seconded. Unanimously approved.
There was a discussion about the Library Closure policy.  A minor update was added to share information will be posted for closing updates in addition to the website and social media. Trustee Knaack motioned to approve the revised Library Closure Policy. Treasurer Mitchum seconded. Unanimously approved.
The Disaster Plan was discussed.  A Disaster Team was assigned.  Two additional roles were needed.  Trustee Knaack and Trustee Rubin volunteered.  Director Tacke will provide updated copies of the Disaster Plan to the team. 
The Open Meetings Law was reviewed.  The Governor keeps pushing out the date to resume in-person meetings.  The board discussed whether meet in person before required by law or to continue to meet virtually.  Excused board members will need to provide opinions.  Director Tacke will email the Board with changes.
 
Old Business: Library programs were discussed, including the Summer Reading Club.  Copies of the program were sent home with students K-8 in the Schodack Central School District.  Registration can occur all summer long.  T. Scandurra from the Friends offered a tent for all the outdoor events which was approved by the Village Board.  The reopening process was further discussed.  More furniture will be moved back.  The capacity limit will be removed along with time limits.  Director Tacke will monitor COVID-19 metrics and other libraries’ progress toward fully reopening.
 
President’s Report: None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Trustee Knaack motioned to approve the May 2021 meeting minutes and transcript. Treasurer Mitchum seconded. Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The May 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Trustee Knaack motioned to approve the May 2021 Check Detail Report.  Seconded by Treasurer Mitchum.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report: Director Tacke presented her monthly report for May 2021.  The library was closed to the public for May 2020.  June 2021 should provide a more apples-to-apples comparison, as library service in the building resumed in June 2020.
 
Friends Report: The Music on the Lawn bake sales went well.  Updates will be provided next month.
 
Committee Reports: 
Finance Committee and Sustainable Funding Committee have not met, but will meet soon.
Policy Committee met to review the policy changes proposed for approval at tonight’s meeting. The committee will meet again later this month to complete the policy review.
Community Outreach and Visibility Committee did not meet, but Director Tacke reminded trustees about volunteering to give a public comment about the library at Schodack Town Board meetings. Trustee Rubin volunteered to give the public comment at the July Town Board meeting.
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
 
Executive Session: None.
 
Trustee Knaack motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Treasurer Mitchum.  Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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May 2021 Meeting Minutes

5/10/2021

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​Castleton Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, May 17, 2021 Minutes
 
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance:  The meeting was called to order by President Mitchum at 7:02 pm.
 
Roll Call: Present: Shane Mitchum, President; Jacki Griffin, Vice President; Alyssa Mitchum, Treasurer; Mary Claire Aitken, Secretary; Laurie Knaack, Trustee; Patrick Cartwright, Trustee; Kendra Rubin, Trustee; and Melissa Tacke, Library Director. 
 
Adoption of Agenda: The adoption of the agenda was motioned by Vice President Griffin and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Public Comment: None.
 
New Business:  The revision of the Financial Policies was discussed.  A revision was made to the Credit/Debit card to align the total amount with the cap on the limit for checks for equivalency.     Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the revised Financial Policies, and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  A new policy for Art Exhibition was discussed.  Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the new Art Exhibition Policy with the removal of bullet #4 and seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.  
 
Old Business: Library programs were discussed, including the Summer Reading Program.  Reopening items were presented, including the resumption of a computer station and an increase in capacity to ten patrons.  The mask requirement was discussed with the consensus that masks should still be required with the six foot spacing also, so no change will occur at this time.
 
President’s Report: None.
 
Secretary’s Report: Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the April 2021 meeting minutes and transcript.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The April 2021 Check Detail was reviewed.  Vice President Griffin motioned to approve the April 2021 Check Detail Reports.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  Unanimously approved. 
 
Director’s Report: Director Tacke presented her monthly report for April 2021.  There was discussion for the comparisons from the month of April 2020 to April 2021.  The library was closed to the public for April 2020.  Charts show a decrease in e-content though still in demand.  The spring’s first in-person outdoor activity, rock painting, was well attended. 
 
Friends Report: The May plant sale fundraiser went well.
 
Committee Reports:  The Finance Committee met to discuss a preliminary budget for Town funding requests.  The Policy Committee met and will continue to review policies.  The Sustainable Funding Committee met and will continue to explore the path forward on funding.  The Community Outreach & Visibility Committee met.  Resumption of board member attendance to the Town Board meetings to present different topics of library interest and the Mascot Competition were discussed.
 
Announcements:  None.
 
Public Comment: None. 
 
Executive Session: None.
 
Vice President Griffin motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Trustee Knaack.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm.  
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