Flemington Free Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2022
The Flemington Free Public Library (FFPL) Board of Trustees Zoom meeting was called to order at 9:45 am by Board President Jane DeHaven. Library Director Shawn Armington, Grace Fuoti, James Rossetti, Steve Rogow and Warren Buckleitner were present.
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed. Steve approved, and Warren seconded.
TREASURERS REPORT
The treasurer’s report was reviewed. There was some discussion about ants, and some about billing for the Hoopla service. Grace moved to accept, Jane seconded.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Janice Armstrong, the President of the Historical Society, reported on the Native American exhibit. Over 50 people attended the unveiling event and Janice thanked the library staff. More events and open houses are planned, specifically on June 17, 2023 Saturday – when the NJ League of Historical Societies will be meeting in Flemington.
LIBRARY DIRECTORS REPORT
There was some discussion about contacting Anne Thomas’ family for the creation of a memorial. To be continued.
10:17 am the meeting was adjourned, and Continuing Education for the Trustees was started.
CONTINUING EDUCATION MEETING
Shawn shared a series of links for self-education of Library Trustees.
Shawn talked about the by- laws, and issues related to downloadable content; he also walked the trustees though library funding, specifically the 1/3 mil system in which all municipalities in NJ are required to offer library services.
The meeting was adjourned by Jane at 11:23 AM.
Upcoming meeting – January 20, 2023 at 9:30 am, still third Fridays at 9:30 am
Warren Buckleitner, Secretary