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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031290-A RT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS / Regular Meeting . ` March 12, 1990 Call to order 7:15 pm. `` Signed vouchers. `i Discussion of current status of accounting. Table refinishing: Gwen is getting estimates; and help from specialist, now Pres. of Gardiner Comm. Centdr. Counter in Carnegie Room: design and finish, not as planned; modern design and blond finish. Should have been cleared through Decorator and Bldg. Committee. Will be followed up. Also color to be put on hardwood floor; best to be similar to furniture, suitable for period. Fireplace hearths need cleaning — etching? May be job for volunteers, also painting staircase etc. Items needing attention — (Mike) — noise of forced air; covers for fireplaces; furniture details; deteriorated wood in sills, east wall; color blending for surface conduits; added insulation in ceiling; in reading room, floor outlets where needed for furniture placement. Gas output from new carpeting: supposed to dissipate in few weeks. Odors, mold etc. in air in new building; desirable to obtain base levels. Earth Day discussion with proponents; possible use of old building for exhibits etc.. Questions of liability, building will probably still be in hands of contractor. Friends of the Library: Sue described plans; Spring meeting on April 18, Newasletter to be prepared by B. J. Russell, Grand Opening: meeting planned for scheduling. Leader will prepare Supplement, hoped this can include part to serve as Library Brochures. Library Board will contribute to cost. Deadline for Supplement June 1. Speakers for Opening were discussed. Building cleaner has asked for raise. Discussion of move, and cleaning in new Library. Bev recommends setting up a maintenance schedule and putting out to bid. After discussion — MOTION, NSA: To raise cleaning fee from $46.75 plus 4*6 to $48.85 per month, effective through. May 1990, also retroactive to January 1990. Adjourn 9 :00 pm. E. P. Kaiser Minuting Secretary