2024 May minutes

  Flemington Free Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

May 17, 2024

The Flemington Free Public Library (FFPL) Board of Trustees Zoom meeting was called to order at 9:37 am by Vice President Steve Rogow. Also in attendance were Jim Rosetti, Grace Fuoti, Liz Fisher, Jane DeHaven and Warren Buckleitner; along with Library Director Shawn Armington.

OPMA STATEMENT  

This meeting was called in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act.  Notice was sent to the newspapers of record, The Courier News and The Hunterdon Democrat, and posted on the library’s website and bulletin board.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

The April 2024 minutes were reviewed. Liz moved to approve the minutes; Steve seconded.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The treasurer’s report was reviewed by Liz.   Jim moved to accept and Grace seconded.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

QuickBooks fees. Warren suggested working with a local accountant to reduce the annual licensing fee.

Basement remediation. Shawn gave us an update – there are some delays with the Borough regarding the funds. We’re hopeful work can start over the summer.

Torchères. Nothing new to report. Still not installed.  

Security cameras have been installed and are working.

Exterior painting. Painting has been started.  

Alarm call list. We are waiting on a report from Adrienne.

Financial disclosure statements. Shawn reminded all the board members to submit by April 30. 

Shawn reported that the police stopped in to discuss gun laws and the Library policy. The Library is a safe space; guns are not allowed.

Steve commended Debbie for her popular children’s programming.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 am. 

The next meetings will be September 20.   

Warren Buckleitner, Secretary

UPCOMING MEETINGS (at 9:30 am).

Friday, June 21 if needed.   Friday, September 20 at 9:30

Friday, October 18 Friday, December 13