May 2, 2013 - Bethel Park Public Library

MINUTES OF THE MAY 2013 MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOR
THE BETHEL PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 2, 2013
The May 2013 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Bethel Park Public
Library was held on May 2, 2013. Ms. Nolin called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
The following were in attendance:
Chris Nolin, Vice President
Ken Moir, Treasurer
Chris Pusateri, Secretary
Elaine Bloskis, Trustee
Al Hatala, Trustee
Christy Smolak, Trustee
Christine McIntosh, Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Nolin noted two errors in the April minutes. The strategic planning committee
report was presented via email and the announcements section contained a typo.
Ms. Nolin called to have the April Minutes approved as corrected. Ms. Bloskis
motioned to accept; Mr. Moir seconded the motion. Minutes approved unanimously.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
No report.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Moir provided a financial report. Ms. Nolin noted that the Gala was in the
budget as an income and expense line item. Since it was previously decided that
there would be no Gala in 2013, other events will be planned to make up the
difference. A discussion was also held on planning future capital projects at the
library due to the library being in a good financial position. This will be integrated
into the Strategic Planning Committee’s future meetings.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Ms. McIntosh presented her report to the Board also noting that the annual audit
was underway and that legislators need to be contacted in regards to level funding
for public libraries.
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NOMINATING/CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
Ms. McIntosh reported that there is a continuing education event May 8 th . The
board evaluation surveys are nearing completion with data to be compiled once all
of the surveys are completed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Moir reported on the library’s health insurance review that was held April 10 th
noting that there was an 8% increase in the premiums but that is due in part to the
extremely good rates received in 2012. The property and casualty insurance was
also reviewed on May 2 nd with rates very similar to 2012.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE:
Ms. McIntosh reported that the book sale made $300 less than 2012 (approximately
$2,400). Two Tasty Tuesdays have been scheduled with the first one being at
Bruster’s on June 18 th . The second is at Rita’s on August 6 th . More will be
announced once they are finalized. Christmas in July raffle tickets are also printed
and ready for sale. The price of each ticket has been reduced to $5 with the prizes
being reduced accordingly.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Ms. Nolin reported that the April meeting was canceled but that it has been
rescheduled for May 23 rd .
MUNICIPALITY REPORT:
Ms. McIntosh reported that the election was coming up on May 21 st .
OLD BUSINESS:
Fireplace Room – Another vendor for the glass wall has been found and will be
contacted.
Acoustical Dampening – Looking into decorative acoustical tile and a preliminary
cost projection.
NEW BUSINESS:
A new half time Instructional/Reference Librarian has been hired to fill the vacant
postion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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None noted.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Ms. Smolak moved to adjourn the monthly meeting, which was duly seconded by Mr.
Pusateri and passed by a unanimous vote of the Board. The meeting was adjourned
at 7:40 PM. The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on July 11,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher Pusateri, Secretary
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