Flemington Free Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2022
The Flemington Free Public Library (FFPL) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 9:33 am by Board President Jane DeHaven. This was a remote meeting via Zoom. In attendance was Library Director Shawn Armington, plus board members Jane DeHaven, Steve Rogow, Grace Fuoti, Jim Rossetti, Liz Fisher and Warren Buckleitner.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report from the last meeting was reviewed. Liz moved to accept; Grace seconded.
Treasurer’s Report:
Liz Fisher led us through the treasurer’s report. Steve moved to approve; Jane seconded.
Continuing Business and Discussion:
- Shawn read a nice thank you note from Debbie about the book donation in memory of her father.
- Shawn would like to use $5000 of the Jane Kitchen money for downloadable content, and $1000 for technology. Jane made a motion to approve Liz seconded.
- Shawn suggested that we have some sort of commemorative mechanism to recognized donors; such as a giving tree. Shawn will do some more homework and will get back to the board.
- Adam Finkle and Marcus Rosenau from SSP joined the board at 10:00 am to answer some questions about the scope of the basement work.
- Moisture abatement: Recommended French drains of some sort, plus a ventilation system to keep the humidity and mold down. The sump pump and sump pump exit plumbing would be checked and fixed if necessary. It might be nice to have a utility sink and have the cast iron checked or replaced.
- Lighting. New, no frills LED lighting would be used.
- Partitions. Waterproof materials would be used that are affordable.
SSP needs approval to create a design development and construction phase planning document; which is roughly $53,000 to create. The board decided to continue discussion after SSP provides exact numbers.
The meeting was adjourned by Steve at 10:49 AM.
Warren Buckleitner, Secretary
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March 18, April 22, May 20, June 17, Sept 16