November 20

Minutes of the Bayfield Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, November 20th. Called to order at 4:02 pm. ATTENDANCE Present: Teresa Weber, Mary Lynch as president, Linda Georgeson, Shyam Gray, Annunziata Feldis, Vicki Redenbaugh, Bill Bland MINUTES Motion to approve minutes of the October meeting made by Georgeson, seconded by Hogan. Motion Carried. FINANCIAL REPORT • $20,617.56 is the amount that can currently be withdrawn from the Duluth Superior Fund. Any money not withdrawn is still collecting interest. • The severe staffing shortage at the City Hall has made it difficult to be certain of financial reports. Some bills have not been paid on time. Motion to approve the financial reports and pay the bills made by Georgeson, seconded by Feldis. Motion Carried. LIBRARIANS REPORT • Laura will be looking to take maternity leave in June. CONTINUING BUSINESS • Teresa had a meeting with Amber Ericksen at C&S Design and Innovative Masonry Restoration. They admit that there is a failure in the mortar and will fix the foundation at no charge. Next summer? They are still interested in receiving the bid to do the tuck pointing. • A mechanic from the automatic door company came and replaced a part that he said was faulty. The door appears to be working better. NEW BUSINESS Motion to approve the 2025 Northern Waters Library Service agreement made by Georgeson, seconded by Redenbaugh. Motion Carried. • Teresa is looking to hire 2 people to cover approximately 38 hrs/week. Laura will be looking to take maternity leave in June and Lindy would like to phase into retirement by the end of next summer. • The endowment received a $1000 donation. Motion to accept the gift of a water bottle filler from Lissa Fleming made by Redenbaugh, seconded by Feldis. Motion Carried. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • January Mystery Play Motion that in the absence of a board meeting in December 2024 payment of the monthly bills for December is authorized made by Georgeson, seconded by Redenbaugh. Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Lynch, seconded by Hogan. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Shyam Devi Gray