Horicon Free Public Library
6604 State Route 8
PO Box 185
Brant Lake, NY 12815
518-494-4189
Fax 518-494-3852
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Meeting Date: May 15, 2023
Those in attendance:
Joyce Greenidge, Vice President
Greta Heilman, Treasurer
Pam Eastman, Secretary
Kawana Smith, Library Director
Sara Mullins
Bob Olsen, Town Board Member
Guests: Fred Holman
Absent: Joan Johnson, President
Joyce opened the meeting at 9:30 am.
The minutes for April were read and a motion was made by Greta and seconded by Sara to
accept them as written.
Approved
Old business: Bob discussed the new library sign. He should have a prototype soon. The sign will have library name only, no hours. Hours should be posted on the library door. It will be ready for review soon.
Treasurer’s Report:
Greta distributed the treasurer’s report. Vouchers 34-38 were signed.
A motion was made by Sara to accept the minutes and seconded by Greta.
Approved
Guest: Mr. Holman spoke on behalf of Energy Smart, Heat Smart Capital Region, and
Incentives for Energy efficiency and heat pumps.
A public discussion is being planned for later in the summer possibly at the HUB in
Aug/September.
Director’s Report:
Kawana distributed and went over her monthly report of patron attendance, expenses and
monies received from fines, faxes and donations. She noted April usage was climbing, with 4 new adult patrons and 1 child.
She has received compliments on the library collection from some new patrons. Still problems with receiving book orders from Baker and Taylor. Children books ordered in January still not received. She is giving Ipage Ingram an order to see how they compare.
Dungeons and Dragons club is going well with 4 in the group.
Flyers have been created for her father’s talk “history of Old Military Road” Plans to advertise in the newspaper.
The Summer Reading program plans are under way, Pam and Kawana have met with Barb
Blum and Cathy ? to make some plans.
Chris Jay will hand out flyers at school when ready.
Kawana also reported having internet problems, a tech is coming from Sals to fix the problem.
The treasurer’s new laptop should be ready in about 2 weeks.
A motion was made by Greta and seconded by Sara to approve the Director’s report.
Approved
New Business:
Joyce discussed the Sunflower program and decided to keep it the way it has been done in the past.
Joyce mentioned the new Spectrum phone line, and the Rotary is looking for funding projects.
Plus it was noted that the Brant Lake Association newsletter administrator, John Dunn, would like to see it be more inclusive of all town activities.
It was noted that Greta isn’t able to go to the town board meeting in June but she can do the months of July/Aug. Joyce will attend the June meeting.
Next Meeting Date: due to Monday the 19th being Juneteenth, the meeting will be Tuesday June 20th at 9:30 am.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 AM was made by Sara and seconded by Greta.
Respectfully submitted
Pamela Eastman